Careers News
The Open Day Planner for 2020
Open Days don't look the same this year. Almost all of them are online. We've checked with every university and tertiary institution across Australia to bring you every Open Day for 2020 in the one easy reference. Download a copy find it online here. As location is less of an issue this year, when students can attend virtually from wherever they live, we've listed each Open Day by date. Students should find it much easier to attend multiple Open Days, so they can get a better idea of what options lie ahead.
ACU | Year 12 Revision Webinars – VIC
24 August 2020, 7:00 pm - 9 September 2020, 7:00 pm
Online
Worried about your Year 12 exams? You’re not alone. We know this can be a stressful time, which is why we’ve teamed up with InspirED to help you do your very best and get you ready for what’s to come.
Join us for a series of free online webinars run by experienced Year 12 exam markers and assessors. They’ll guide you through how to respond to possible exam questions, help you get your head around the class content to deepen your understanding, and offer plenty of tips and strategies along the way.
You’ll also have an opportunity to get your questions answered during a live 30-minute Q&A.
Find out more, please click here.
Find out where you can get a job
Seek are a major Job Search company and they’ve put together a resource to show you which jobs are in demand by state, so you can see where the jobs are right now.
You can search by industry and role, and you’ll be able to see how many new job ads there are in those roles over the past few weeks and months.
This resource will give you a short term glimpse into where you could apply for a role right now, and doesn’t predict long term trends. If you’re looking for a job today and not sure where to go then check it out, but don’t use it to choose your uni degree or if you’re going to be on the job market in 6 months time (ie. when you finish Year 12).
For longer term predictions use a tool like Job Outlook from the Australian Government. Their data is slightly out of date (for example, right now they’re saying cafe staff are in high demand…) but will give you a better idea of where the jobs are likely to be down the track.
16 August 2020, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Online
Girls Day Out In STEM (GDOS) is a unique opportunity for young girls in a fun and safe environment to access the best of STEM to inspire their future dreams.
This year we are running our event online for FREE! During the day there will be:
- Prizes
- Hang Outs
- Masterclasses
- Makeovers
- Competitions
- AI
- Beauty
- Science
Find out more, please click here.
Work Experience Opportunities 2020
Environmental Scientist Virtual Work Experience
In this virtual work experience program, we will provide practical insights into the life of an environmental scientist and areas related to environmental science. We will also unpack how and why a global leader like Cardno commits to a set of values and beliefs that guides them towards a common goal of ‘Making a difference’.
Through the program, you will be presented with activities and real-world challenges related to environmental science. You will also get a chance to connect with environmental scientists and people from Cardno.
Air Force Familiarisation Camp
RAAF Base East Sale is a Royal Australian Air Force military air base and training school located in Sale, Victoria.
Participants will visit units responsible for Pilot, Air Combat Officer and Air Traffic Controller training. Students will have the opportunity to discuss a career in the Air Force with instructors and students undergoing training, as well as participating in simulator training activities.
Placement will take place on 14 – 15 September 2020.
ASD Cyber Security and Robotics Work Experience
The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) is the national authority for information security and through its Work Experience Program offers students from Years 11-12 an opportunity to extend their knowledge and skills in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), with a focus on information/cyber security.
High achieving Year 10 Students with a strong interest in this field are also encouraged to apply and may be considered for a placement.
The ASD Work Experience Program offers a number of challenges designed to increase STEM knowledge and understanding, such as:
- python programming
- identifying security intrusions on a computer system
- identifying email compromises
- monitoring network traffic to detect exploits
- conducting forensic examinations of hard drives
- exploiting web application vulnerabilities
- learning modern encryption methods and how they are used to protect data
- performing geospatial analysis and utilising geospatial tools for imagery analysis
- engineering hardware and software solutions for security problems
- robotics programming using Arduino
- constructing electrical circuits
Interstate students are encouraged to apply – financial assistance may be available.
The placement will run from 28 September 2020 – 02 October 2020.
28 September 2020, 4:00 pm - 30 September 2020, 8:00 pm
Online
Connect with secondary education providers, major universities, TAFE, UAC, VTAC, QTAC, NESA, TIS and more!
- Get one-on-one advice
- Watch expert-led explainers
- Access subject-specific help
- Learn from past students
- Be in-the-know with unlimited downloads
Find out more, please click here.
10 cool jobs you can get with an Animal Science degree
When you think about careers with animals, you probably think of being a vet. But did you know that there are heaps of other cool careers you can get with a degree like Animal Science?
If you’d love to work with animals, there are plenty of varied options open to you, such as:
- Agricultural scientist
- Animal health and welfare professional
- Animal ethicist
- Animal nutritionist
- Biosecurity researcher
- Ecologist
- Environmental policymaker
- Geneticist
- Animal conservationist
- Veterinarian
Find out more about what’s involved in this exciting careers in Careers with STEM’s blog, please click here.
Writing Competitions
The Hachette Australia Prize for Young Writers
The Hachette Australia Prize for Young Writers is a developmental award open to Australian secondary school-aged students across the nation.
The prize recognises writing excellence in three categories: Fiction, Creative Nonfiction and Poetry. Entries can include writing for readers of any age.
The prize winner in each category will receive:
- $500 courtesy of Hachette Australia
- publication of their work on the Express Media website
- their names and an acknowledgement printed in Voiceworks, Australia’s premier youth literary journal.
All fifteen shortlisted writers will:
- Be invited to participate in a writing masterclass
- Attend an exclusive Q&A with Will Kostakis
- Attend a special showcase event in October 2020
- Receive a book pack of YA Titles courtesy of Hachette Australia
Entries are now open and close at 11:59 pm on Monday, 17 August 2020.
Find out more and enter here, please click here.
Melissa Dillon and Robyn Cardamone
Careers & VET Coordinators