Careers & Pathways

Careers Resource Centre Update
The Careers Team have been busy this term organising many careers related activities! We have some great careers incursions and excursions planned for this term!

University news

Federation University - new courses

Federation University is offering a range of new degrees in 2022 including –

The Bachelor of Education Studies is a 3-year generalist degree that prepares students for work in Learning and Education and discover more about the education system. This degree will qualify students to work in many roles including as an Education Officer developing programs for a wide range of industries or as an Education Support Officer (Integration Aide) working to support students within a school setting. Importantly, this degree is an excellent pathway into a teaching degree for students who do not meet the prerequisites to go straight into a teaching course. At the completion of the first year, and if good academic grades have been maintained throughout the year, students may be eligible to apply for a transfer into the second year of a FedUni teaching degree. This also means that students may still qualify as VIT registered teacher within 4 years of study.

Open Days & Info Sessions (Online)

VU | Undergraduate Webinar Series June 2021

Tuesday 1 June 2021, 5:30 pm - Wednesday 14 April 2021, 6:00 pm

Learn how VU can help you develop your skills with an undergraduate course at our Undergraduate Webinar Series, this June, via Zoom.

Each webinar will explore:

course options in each study area
industry partners
pathway options
application process.

Dates & Times

Community Development, Social Work, Youth Work and Criminal Justice

Tuesday, 15 June 2021 5.30–6 pm

Information Technology and Cyber Security

Wednesday, 16 June 2021 5.30–6 pm

Sport, Exercise Sciences and Outdoor Leadership

Thursday, 17 June 2021 5.30–6 pm

Business

Tuesday, 22 June 2021 5.30–6 pm

Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management

Wednesday, 23 June 2021 5.30–6 pm

Nutrition

Thursday, 24 June 2021 5.30–6 pm

Find out more: https://www.vu.edu.au/about-vu/news-events/events/undergraduate-webinar-series-june-2021

Chisholm Webinar Series

Chisholm | Art & Design (Photography) online information session

Monday 14 June 2021, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Join our online information session to learn everything you need to know about the photography industry and better understand which Art & Design course is right for you at Chisholm.

For further information about our photography courses, visit:

https://www.chisholm.edu.au/career-fields/photography

Find out more: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/art-design-photography-online-information-session-tickets-154155209381

Chisholm | Art & Design (Design) online information session

Tuesday 15 June 2021, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Join our online information session to learn everything you need to know about the design industry and better understand which Design course is right for you at Chisholm.

For further information about our design courses, visit:

https://www.chisholm.edu.au/career-fields/arts

Find out more: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/art-design-design-online-information-session-tickets-154336299025

Chisholm | Business Management & Leadership online information session

Tuesday 15 June 2021, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Victoria, Australia

Our online information session will give you a chance to learn everything you need to know about business management and leadership, and what business management at Chisholm entails.

For further information about the course, visit: https://www.chisholm.edu.au/career-fields/business-management

Find out more: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/business-management-leadership-online-information-session-tickets-146691322695

Rising Stars – Chisholm Sports Academy virtual information session

Tuesday 15 June 2021, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Our virtual information session will give you a chance to learn everything you need to know about the Chisholm Sports Academy VCE/VCAL. During this session, you will discover more about:

Chisholm’s partnerships with the sporting leagues
what is the Chisholm Sports Academy
training schedule – on and off the court
facility
eligibility criteria; and
how to enrol.

For further information about the Academy, visit

https://www.chisholm.edu.au/sportsacademy

Find out more: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/rising-stars-chisholm-sports-academy-virtual-information-session-tickets-154165578395

Chisholm | Massage & Myotherapy online information session

Tuesday 15 June 2021, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Our online information session will give you a chance to learn everything you need to know about the massage and myotherapy industry and what our massage and myotherapy courses at Chisholm entail.

For further information about the course, visit

https://www.chisholm.edu.au/career-fields/massage

Find out more: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/massage-myotherapy-online-information-session-tickets-154342026155

Monash Information Evening | Ballarat

Tuesday 15 June 2021, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Ballarat High School, Sturt Street, Lake Gardens VIC, Australia

We know that choosing a university is a big decision, especially if you don’t live in Melbourne. Monash Information Evenings are the perfect opportunity to have your questions answered on everything you wanted to know about undergraduate study at Monash

You’ll hear about:

our ten diverse study and discipline areas
undergraduate course types, such as our comprehensive and specialist courses, double degrees and pathway programs
international opportunities including study abroad and overseas tours
how to apply – everything need to know about VTAC, key dates and deadlines
scholarships and fees
SEAS and the Monash Guarantee
accommodation options, both on and off campus

Find out more: https://www.monash.edu/information-evenings/monash-information-evening-15-june

CQUni | Post Year 12 Study Options Parent Webinar

Wednesday 16 June 2021, 4:00 pm - Monday 21 June 2021, 5:00 pm

Graduating high school and starting university is an exciting time for Year 12 students and we understand there is a lot of information needed to navigate this transition. Whether you’re a Parent or a student in Year 12, we’re here to help you get all the answers you need.

Join us at our Year 12 Parent Webinar where we will guide you through each step, and arm you with the information and resources you need. This webinar will give you a glimpse of what options students pursue after graduating Year 12 and provide helpful resources on making a career choice. You will also learn where to look for information on courses, entry requirements as well as detailed information about how to apply.

At CQUniversity, we believe education should be accessible to everyone and we have a range of alternate pathways available. We will share details with you on each of these pathway options and discuss course fees, scholarships and what comes next after applying for university.

Find out more: https://www.cqu.edu.au/events/event-items/information-session/year-12-parent-webinar

Holmesglen TAFE | Virtual Open Day 2021

Thursday 17 June 2021, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Find out more about the courses and get the answers to all your open day questions.

Check out the FAQs and book a session.

Find out more: https://holmesglen.edu.au/Students/Open-Days/

CQUni | Virtual Subject Selection Expo

Thursday 17 June 2021, 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Are you a student or parent of a student in grade 10 and considering what subjects you should choose for years 11 & 12?

Join us at our virtual subject selection expo where we will have everything you may need to know when considering what to do after school.

Information based on your career or school subject of interest.
Find out more about choosing your subjects, explore career pathways, and learn about pre-requisites required for uni courses
Learn about in-school study options such as our Start Uni Now (SUN) and Start TAFE Now (STN) programs
Live webinars for both parents and students

Find out more: https://www.cqu.edu.au/events/event-items/information-session/virtual-subject-selection

SuniTAFE | VETDSS Information Session – Mildura Campus

Thursday 17 June 2021, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

SuniTAFE - Mildura Campus, Benetook Avenue, Mildura VIC, Australia

This event is for students looking to undertake a VET Delivered to Secondary Students (VETDSS) subject in 2022 at SuniTAFE.

SuniTAFE will be holding a VETDSS Information Evening on Thursday 17th June from 5.00pm – 6.00pm, at the Mildura Campus.

Students and parents are invited to attend, to learn more about VET courses on offer.

Information provided on the night will assist students in deciding on the most appropriate course to meet their career aspirations, how to enrol, course expectations and requirements.

Find out more: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vetdss-information-session-mildura-campus-tickets-157157637725

Endeavour College | Open Day, Melbourne

Saturday 19 June 2021, 10:00 am - 12:30 pm

Endeavour College of Natural Health - Melbourne Campus, Elizabeth Street

Thinking about studying natural health?

Endeavour College of Natural Health’s Open Day is a fantastic opportunity to find out more about our courses, meet the academics and learn more about the student experience.

Here’s what you can expect from our Open Day:

Meet our industry expert academics and teaching staff
Chat with current students about their experience
Tour the campus and visit our teaching clinic, library, student areas and teaching rooms
Discover what career options are available to you after graduating
Find out more about our courses including what you’ll learn, assessment types, hands-on experience and more
If you have prior education or work experience, learn about our pathway entry options which could count towards your degree
Meet with our student enrolment advisors to discuss your study options, which course is right for you, fees and payments, applying and enrolling

Find out more: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/2021-natural-health-open-day-melbourne-19-june-registration-153742182005

Deakin | The Application Process Explained Webinar

Monday 21 June 2021, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Learn how to prepare your application.

Whether you’re looking to study an undergraduate or postgraduate degree, we’ll give you to tools you need to make your application stand out. Join an interactive webinar where we will break down the application process into easy-to-understand steps.

Understand the entry requirements, what type of applicant you are and the many different pathways into university.

Find out more: https://www.deakin.edu.au/student-life-and-services/events/the-application-process-explained

Endeavour College | Virtual Open Day

Wednesday 30 June 2021, 9:00 am - 7:00 pm

Attending a Virtual Open Day is a great way to find out more about the educational institution you are thinking of attending and to ask all the study and enrolment questions you need to. Whether you’re at home, in an office, or even overseas, you can join our Virtual Open Day from wherever you are on your smartphone or computer.

Find out more: https://www.endeavour.edu.au/events/virtual-open-day/

Torrens University Australia | Virtual Careers Expo

Friday 16 July 2021, 11:30 am - 7:00 pm

In its second year, the Virtual Careers Expo is an innovative and interactive collaboration between Australia’s major tertiary education providers, designed to showcase the wide range of options available to students as they prepare for life after school. Hear from more than 50 institutions.

Highlights include:

Wander through our virtual expo hall and Webcast Hub to watch seminars and feature presentations from more than 50 institutions.
Download course guides and take a virtual campus tour.
Chat with staff and current students to find out more about each institution.

Find out more: https://www.torrens.edu.au/whats-on/virtual-careers-expo

USC Open Day Online

Sunday 18 July 2021, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Open Day Online is an interactive experience that answers all your questions about life at USC.

Hear from lecturers, students and graduates about all your study options and find out where uni can take you. Register now and take your first step towards bigger and better things.

Here’s a taste of what you can expect:

Information about degrees you’re interested in studying
A step-by-step guide on how to apply
Details about course fees and money available to help you study
A taste of what life is like at USC

Find out more: https://www.usc.edu.au/open-day

Monash | Digital Open Day

Wednesday 28 July 2021, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Discover Monash from the comfort of your own home. Explore our ten study areas and our range of pathway options, live chat with our course advisers, academics and students, and tune in to information sessions to get all your questions answered.

Find out more: https://www.monash.edu/open-day

RMIT | Open Days Online 2021

Sunday 1 August 2021, 9:00 am - Tuesday 31 August 2021, 3:00 pm

Throughout August, RMIT will be opening its physical and digital doors. You can explore

our cutting-edge facilities, chat to our inspiring staff and students and hear from industry how RMIT will prepare you for the future of work, face-to-face or from the comfort of your own home.

Meet lecturers and staff members who are leaders in their field and who apply their expertise directly to programs. See what makes RMIT a unique learning experience and hear industry leaders talk about the future of life and work and what it means for you.

At the forefront of classroom design, our teaching spaces encourage collaborative and student-centred learning. Walk the New Academic Street to see the latest student study spaces.

If you’re not able to make it to campus, or just interested in having a sneak preview, you can explore our buildings and campuses online. With maps and 360 tours you’ll be able to see what we have to offer and what life at RMIT is like.

Find out more: https://openday.rmit.edu.au/

RMIT | Bundoora on-campus 2021

Sunday 1 August 2021, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

RMIT | City on-campus 2021

Sunday 8 August 2021, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

RMIT | Brunswick on-campus 2021

Sunday 8 August 2021, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

RMIT | Bendigo on-campus 2021

Sunday 15 August 2021, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

RMIT | Point Cook on-campus 2021

Sunday 22 August 2021, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Throughout August, RMIT will be opening its physical and digital doors. You can explore our cutting-edge facilities, chat to our inspiring staff and students and hear from industry how RMIT will prepare you for the future of work, face-to-face or from the comfort of your own home.

At the forefront of classroom design, our teaching spaces encourage collaborative and student-centred learning. Walk the New Academic Street to see the latest student study spaces.

You’ll need to register here.

Find out more: https://openday.rmit.edu.au/

La Trobe University | Open Day 2021

Sunday 1 August 2021, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

La Trobe University, Melbourne Campus, Kingsbury Drive, Bundoora VIC, Australia

Discover the range of courses and find out what your studies at La Trobe could look like.

Before you even set foot on campus, you could start the party with your Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 2 or head out with your new Fitbit on your wrist, AirPods in your ears and Rains Backpack on your shoulders.

Tell us about yourself and you could win one of four tech prize packs worth $1,000.

Find out more: https://www.latrobe.edu.au/openday

Monash Open Day | Peninsula Campus Discovery Day

Saturday 7 August 2021, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Monash University Peninsula Campus

Sunday 8 August 2021, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Monash University Caulfield Campus

Sunday 8 August 2021, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Monash Clayton Campus Transport Interchange

Sunday 15 August 2021, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Monash University Parkville Campus

We’re opening our doors to senior secondary school students so you can experience the best of our four Australian campuses. Because you missed out on visiting us last year, we want to give you the first opportunity to discover exactly what it’s like to be a Monash student.

To maximise your time on campus, we’ve picked the best bits for you! You’ll take part in an entirely curated experience, bringing you the best of our staff, students, campus and facilities.

Places will be limited, so registrations will be required.

Find out more: https://www.monash.edu/open-day

Melbourne Polytechnic TAFE | Online Information Sessions

Register for an information session and an in-depth look at your different areas of study and a tour of each department’s facilities.

Explore courses in:

Agriculture and Land Management
Auslan
Building Design and Construction
Business Management and Accounting
Education
English as an Additional Language
Hospitality
Human Services
Information Technology and Security
Music Performance and Industry
Higher Education

Times vary and you’ll need to register to attend.

Some information sessions are on-line and some are on campus, check out their page for more information.

Workshops and Courses

The Swinburne Science Experience – Hawthorn

Wednesday 7 July 2021, 8:30 am - Friday 9 July 2021, 4:00 pm

If you’re in Year 9 or 10 and you know that the science of today is the technology of tomorrow, then you’ll want to come to campus to learn and explore STEM through interactive, hands-on workshops and demonstrations.

You’ll meet leaders from the scientific community, work with innovative technologies in our specialised labs and facilities, watch out-of-this-world science demonstrations and participate in hands-on workshops that will challenge and excite.

Join us for our action-packed July program and see where a career in science can take you. Funded places are available. If you have any questions, please email us at engage@swinburne.edu.au.

Cost: $190 – Funded places available

Find out more: https://www.swinburne.edu.au/events/2021/07/science-experience/

Competitions

The Mono Awards 2021

The Mono Awards, presented by SanDisk, is Australia and New Zealand’s largest competition dedicated to the art of monochrome and black-and-white photography. Since launching in 2019, The Mono Awards has showcased the work of some of the region’s most talented and creative photographers.

The competition is hosted by Australian Photography and Capture, and in 2021 is offering a prize pool of $12,500, including $9,000 in cash prizes. The Top 30 images in each category will also be published in special issues of Australian Photography and Capture magazines later in the year.

The Mono Awards is open for entries now, the competition closes Sunday 13 June 2021.

For more information about the categories and criteria visit the website or Facebook page.

Good luck!

Imagineers Competition

“Give Yourself Up To Imagination” is about a girl embarking on a journey of self-discovery and positivity and how she gets there.

Entry to this competition is FREE.

To enter and have a chance to win US$10,000, simply answer the questions in the fields provided on the competition page.

Songwriter in the making? You can also share your music by writing a song inspired by “Give Yourself Up to Imagination.”

Prize: In addition to the cash prize of $10,000, you could have a music video produced based on your story.

12 finalists will be shortlisted, their original compositions uploaded onto the openspaceimagineers.com website, where the public can vote for their favourite song.

To enter, simply fill in the form here.

The deadline for entries is August 17, 2021.

*Entrants under 18 years old must have written permission from a parent or a guardian sent to openspace.mgr@gmail.com.

Careers & Jobs

Pathways for a career in space

Have you ever thought about working in space, but don’t like the idea of all that anti-gravity astronaut training?

The Australia Space Discovery Centre have some great information about the huge variety of types of jobs you can do in the space industry, so if you’re into STEAM, space, or science, check them out. Their jobs include:

Space Lawyer
Intelligent Game Developers
Propulsion Engineers
Software Developers
Project Managers
Work, Health and Safety Officers

Want to learn more in just 2 minutes? Watch the video

Job Spotlight

How to become an Urban Planner

Design functional and enjoyable areas to live, work, and play.

What do Urban Planners do?

Urban Planners develop the plans and programs to make the best use of land. Their planning skills are needed to develop infrastructure and services to create communities, accommodate growth, or revitalise physical facilities in towns, cities, counties, and metropolitan areas. Regional planners work outside these areas.

If you are logical, innovative and great at solving problems, becoming an Urban Planner could be a rewarding profession to consider.

About you:

Vision and innovative thinking
Great at data collection and analysis
Understanding of social, economic, cultural, and environmental issues
Good at design and aesthetics
Communication and collaboration
Project management and teamwork
Negotiator, mediator, facilitator and advocate

The job:

Research, data collection and analysis
Carry out site surveys, inspections and impact assessments
Consult with Government, state, community, developers and others
Create detailed plans, designs and cost reports
Present plans and reports to stakeholders
Advise on planning issues and disputes
Help in obtaining required permits
Ensure laws and regulations are met
Supervise and work with other professionals

Lifestyle Impact: Low

Part-Time opportunities: Low – only 20% of Urban Planners work part-time (source: joboutlook.gov.au).
Average hours for full-time workers: 42 hours a week, which is average (source: joboutlook.gov.au).
Urban Planners’ salary (average) $80,000* per year (Source: com.au). *Salaries vary depending on your skills and experience.
Future career growth: Strong (Source: joboutlook.gov.au).
You’ll be required to attend lots of meetings and be on-site, but some of your work may be done remotely from home. You’re unlikely to have to work weekends or out of office hours.

Urban Planners are most in-demand in these locations:

Urban Planners are most in-demand in News South Wales and Victoria. However, there are opportunities across Australia, even in more regional locations. Lots of Urban Planners work with metropolitan councils or within other Government organisations, but there are also jobs within private firms.

You could work as a Regional Planner or specialise in a particular area such as transport planning, strategic planning, urban design, environmental impact assessment, residential planning, commercial and industrial planning, heritage planning, tourism planning, disaster or social planning.

How to become an Urban Planner in Australia

You’ll need a bachelor’s degree or postgraduate qualification in urban, regional or environmental planning to work as an Urban or Regional Planner in Australia.

Step 1 – Complete your high school certificate, English and Maths may be perquisites for many tertiary qualifications.

Step 2 – Complete a tertiary qualification in a relevant field such as:

Tip: Check with the Planning Institute of Australia for accredited courses.

Step 3 – In addition to work experience as part of your degree, seek out summer placements or voluntary positions in other organisations to gain more skills, network further and explore other areas of planning.

Step 4 – Apply to become a member of the Planning Institute of Australia.

Step 5 – If you’re really passionate, want to move up the management ladder, or you completed a bachelor’s degree in another field but want to move into planning, consider a postgraduate qualification.

E.g. Master of City Planning or a Master of Urban and Regional Planning.

Step 6 – Keep up with all the latest laws, regulations and technologies. Attend seminars, conferences, workshops and short courses to keep growing your skills and your networks.

Step 7 – Choose an area to specialise in and get the necessary skills and experience.

Find out more here –

https://www.planning.org.au/

https://tcpa.org.au

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