Careers

Upcoming Career Events

VCE & CAREERS EXPO 2021

Students and families are invited to attend the annual VCE and Careers Expo.  

Over four days you can attend seminars on topics including:

*VCE subjects including English, Maths, Biology, Business Management, Psychology, Health and Human Development

*Tertiary courses

*Careers

*Employment opportunities

*Gap year options

You can speak directly to organisations with:

*Information and resources for the VCE

*Information about tertiary study, university, TAFE and training courses

*Career advice

*Study advice

*Employment advice and opportunities

*Apprenticeship and traineeship advice

*International exchange and gap year programs

Dates: Thursday 29 – Saturday 1 May

Venue: Caulfield Racecourse, Caulfield

For information and to purchase tickets, visit www.vceandcareers.com.au 

YEAR 13 CAREERS EXPO

Finding your dream job has never been easier.

The Year 13 Expo lets you find a career you’re genuinely passionate about, without even having to get out of bed. Over the course of the week you’ll hear from experts, chat with influencers and explore all of your post-school options at our digital careers expo that you can access from anywhere you have internet. There is also a $10,000 competition running! The Expo will run between 17–21 May. For information and to register your place, go to https://year13.com.au/expo/year13-expo-2021

THE HOTEL SCHOOL MELBOURNE

The Hotel School offers courses in hotel management, and hotel and tourism management. The institute is running an online Alumni QnA session for prospective students on Tuesday 18th May, https://bit.ly/33w4aGX 

LATROBE UNIVERSITY EXPERIENCE CLEVER

The Albury Wodonga campus is hosting on site course information sessions in the morning and virtual sessions in the afternoon. Students will be able to choose two sessions from study areas such as: Nursing, Psychology, Business, Social Work, Arts, Biomedical Science, and Paramedicine. Date: Wednesday 26th May

Information: https://bit.ly/3uCb2P2 

LATITUDE GLOBAL VOLUNTEERING

Learn about overseas gap year volunteering programs.

Date: Tuesday 1st June (virtual webinar)

Information:https://bit.ly/3y6gAnk 

ACADEMY OF INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT (AIE)

Discover the courses designed to get you started in game development, 3D animation and visual effects at the AIE Open Day. 

Date: Saturday 15th May, online

https://aie.edu.au/aie_event/open-day/ 

MONASH UNIVERSITY 

Information Evenings - Monash staff will be running information evenings for prospective students living in regional areas. For information and to register visit www.monash.edu/information-evenings 

The following are dates for May:

Inside Monash - Monash University is running a series of information evenings for prospective students focussed on courses and study areas in May and June. For information and to register visit www.monash.edu/inside-monash 

May

June

You can watch recorded seminars from past events via www.monash.edu/inside-monash 

JMC ACADEMY OPEN DAY

JMC Academy is a creative media college located in the Melbourne area. The institute is running an open day on Saturday 15 May. 

You will be able to tour the Park Street campus, participate in information sessions, watch live events and demos, and speak to course advisers. For information and to register, visit www.jmcacademy.edu.au/events/open-days 

DEAKIN UNIVERSITY – Discover Deakin

Deakin University is hosting the following online seminars for prospective students in May. The seminars will showcase courses at the University. 

More events will run during June. For information and to RSVP, visit https://bit.ly/2Phjwfa 

THE UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE 

The University of Melbourne has hosted online webinars for prospective students about courses. There is one webinar left – Bachelor of Music on the 2nd of June. If you missed the following previous seminars, you can watch them on demand. The following course areas are covered:

For information, visit https://bit.ly/3egroGe 

University - Early Entry Programs (Year 12)

The following early admission programs are open now or will be opening soon. 

VICTORIA

La Trobe University 

La Trobe Aspire Early Admissions Program. 

Application webinar – 18 May

Applications close 17 September www.latrobe.edu.au/study/aspire 

Victoria University 

VU Guaranteed. 

Applications close in September or October

https://bit.ly/2Kw3ND6

CANBERRA

Australia National University 

Direct early entry program 

Applications close Monday 24 May. www.anu.edu.au  

NEW SOUTH WALES

Charles Sturt University 

Charles Sturt Advantage Program 

Applications close 31 May (Round 1) 

Application webinar – 18 May

https://bit.ly/2UmOlgT

University of New England

Direct Early Entry Program 

Applications close Friday 17 September www.une.edu.au

MULTIPLE STATES

Australian Catholic University

ACU Guarantee

Applications open June

https://bit.ly/38PiLiA

TASMANIA

University of Tasmania

Schools Recommendation Program

Applications close 18 June (Round 1) 

https://bit.ly/2R8K1UZ 

Australian Defence Force

GAP YEAR PROGRAM

The Australian Defence Force Gap Year program provides an opportunity for young Australians who have finished Year 12 to experience military training and lifestyle whilst gaining new skills and pay over their Gap Year in the Army, Navy or Air Force. 

You will earn more than $45,000, have subsidised accommodation and full medical and dental coverage. The following roles still have spaces for applicants:

Army

Army Combat

Army Support

Army Officer

Air Force (applications close in June)

Administration Assistant

Air Force Security

Airfield Defence Guard

Aviation Support Technician

Warehouse Storeperson

Navy 

Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineering Submariner

Maritime Aviation Warfare Officer

Maritime Warfare Officer

Maritime Warfare Officer Submariner

Navy Sailor

Electronics Engineer

Electronics Engineering Submariner

For more information and to start your application, go to http://bit.ly/1dVvxxV

 Key websites

Information about the recruitment process - http://bit.ly/2Tyn8Yp 

Videos about the Gap Year program - http://bit.ly/3aj2ty1

GENERAL ENTRY

You can search for jobs in the Army, Navy and Air Force and start your application via the Defence Jobs website - www.defencejobs.gov.au/

Your GSSC Careers Team

McGuire campus  - Susan Barr

Mooroopna campus – Tarsh Boyko and Mary-ann Linehan. Mary-ann is the College Partnerships leader. This is a new position that emphasises how important we feel it is to build on our excellent links with partner organisations, employers, industry and other training organisations.

Wanganui campus –  Graeme Crosbie, Ruth O’Bree & Simone Masters. Graeme is the Careers Leader, Ruth is the VCAL Leader and Simone is the Diversability Leader for GSSC.

Your GSSC Careers website

www.gssccareers.com

Graeme Crosbie 

Careers Leader 

Greater Shepparton SC