Careers News

Compass Career News 

Here's a summary of the latest Career News with the full Careers Newsletters below.

Items in the 7 May 2021 Career News –

• REMINDER: University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT)
• JMC Academy: Audio Production Mentoring Sessions
• Career in Naval Shipbuilding
• Career as an Epidemiologist
• Victoria University: Block Model
• LCI Melbourne: Specialised Private Design College
• Medical Imaging Courses in Victoria in 2021
• Snapshot of Macquarie University in 2021

Items in the 14 May 2021 Career News 

• Richmond Institute of Sports Leadership Information Sessions
• New Bachelor of Songwriting and Music Production at SAE/Qantm College
• News from RMIT UNiversity
  • Associate Degree in Digital Technologies (Advanced Manufacturing)
  • Certificate IV in Cybersecurity
  • Associate Degree in Aviation (Professional Pilots)
• Career as an Occupational & Environmental Physician
• News from the University of Adelaide
• Melbourne Campus - courses for International students
• Allied Health Courses at the University of Adelaide
• UNSW Co-op Program 2022
• Architecture, Construction & Surveying Courses in Victoria in 2021
• Project Management Courses in Victoria in 2021  
• Snapshot of the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in 2021

BUFTA 2021 open for film submissions until 13 September 

Entries to the 2021 Bond University Film and Television Awards (BUFTA) are now open for Year 11 or 12 students. These awards provide the opportunity for budding filmmakers to win a full scholarship to study the Bachelor of Film and Television at Bond University in Queensland. 

Interested students should have a look at all the information provided on the Enter BUFTA website including this BUFTA checklist. 

REMINDER: Applications for the 2022 ADF GAP Year are open

An ADF Gap Year is a unique opportunity for students to experience life in the Navy, Army or Air Force, without needing to make a long-term commitment. The valuable work and life lessons gained during an ADF GAP Year are transferable and can give students confidence in their future career paths. They can get real engineering experience, discover their leadership potential as an officer, or find passion in an administration role. While ADF Gap Year roles initially involve only a 12-month commitment, it could be the beginning of a long and stable career in the ADF. Students who take part in the ADF Gap Year program:

• Gain valuable skills and work experience 
• Enjoy a great salary package plus free healthcare 
• Live a varied, active and healthy lifestyle 
• Make friends with like-minded people 
• Have the opportunity to see more of Australia 

To find out more information about the ADF Gap Year program please visit ADP GAP Year. Students interested in the Defence Force are encouraged to attend upcoming Defence Force events & Info Sessions

Torrens University Australia Virtual Open Day – 18 May 2021, 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm

Torrens University’s 2021 Virtual Open Day is a customised online event that provides the opportunity to explore study options in courses related to Business, Design, Technology, Hospitality, Health and Education. Tune in for campus tours and an impressive line-up of industry-leading guest speakers, plus the opportunity to connect with staff and students. 

For more info about this event click here and to register go to: www.torrens.edu.au/whats-on/open-day/virtual-open-day#registernow

Charles Sturt Advantage Early Offer Program Info Session – 18 May 2021 at 6:45pm

Charles Sturt University’s early offer program is now open for applications from Year 12 students. CSU will be looking at Year 11 results and searching for people with soft skills. This year there are two rounds that students can apply for in May and July. Students wanting to study at CSU are encouraged to view the list of courses taking part in the Charles Sturt Advantage early offer program and join CSU’s online information session on 18 May. 

Parents are also welcome to register to attend this Zoom webinar by clicking here.

Chisholm IT and Cybersecurity Online Information Session – 20 May 2021, 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm

This online information session will give you a chance to learn everything you need to know about IT and Cybersecurity and what these courses look like at Chisholm. During this session, you will discover more about:

• course information and content
• key dates and location
• how to enrol
• eligibility criteria; and
• success stories from past students.

Find out more and register for this event by clicking here.

ANU Humanities, Arts, & Social Sciences (HASS) & Languages 2021 virtual event 

Recordings from the 2021 Australian National University (ANU) HASS & Languages Showcase are now available to watch and you can view all discipline related sessions here. These sessions provide an entertaining overview of what you can study at ANU and the sheer breadth of academics and disciplines students have access to upon choosing ANU. 

Humanities, arts and social sciences is diverse, touching on every aspect of daily life, and includes politics, international relations and history, to development, creative arts and languages, to name just a few. The single biggest degree in these fields is the ANU Bachelor of Arts, offering majors in over 50 different areas.

Clarissa Jacques

Careers & Pathways Coordinator