Careers News

Compass Career News 

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

Items in the 25 February 2022 Career News – 

• News from Monash University 
  • Refreshed Common First Year in Engineering
  • New Economics Major on offer in the Bachelor of Arts
  • Pathway to Physiotherapy
  • Languages at Monash
• Career as a Firefighter
• What is a Paralegal?
• Economics Explored
• Letz Live Working Holidays and GAP Year
• Speech Pathology and Audiology Degrees in Victoria in 2022
• Snapshot of Bond University in 2022

Items in the 4 March 2022 Career News – 

• Australian National University: Applications for 2023 Entry (Year 12s)
• Monash Information Evening: Webinar
• News from Federation University
  • Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours)
  • Bachelor of Nursing
  • New Bachelor of Cognitive Enterprise
• Career in Nuclear Medicine Technology
• Engineering Heroes Podcasts
• Medical Speciality Fact Sheets
• Nursing and/or Midwifery Degrees in Victoria in 2022
• Nursing – Division 2 (Enrolled) Courses in Victoria in 2022 
• Snapshot of The Australian College of the Arts (Collarts) in 2022

ANU Direct Applicant Webinar Series 

ANU (Australian National University) 

are running a webinar series to assist applicants with getting to know ANU and their application processes. These upcoming ANU webinars will be held over Zoom on Wednesday at 4:00pm to 5:00pm (AEST) throughout the application period (2 March – 18 May 2022) and will discuss topics such as: 

• Admissions process 
• Accommodation options 
• Scholarships (including but not limited to Tuckwell) 
• Subject specific presentations (run by our colleges and including but not limited to Science, Languages, Business, Law) 

Registrations for these ANU direct applicant webinars can be found on the ANU events website here.

Monash Information Evenings and Campus tours are back for 2022!

Students and their parents can find out everything they need to know about studying at Monash including study areas, international opportunities, scholarships, entry and pathway schemes and accommodation options. In-person and virtual options are available. Visit the following Monash University events website for 2022 event details and dates: www.monash.edu/discover/events/events-calendar

University of Sydney online events in March for prospective students:

Experience the Law – Wednesday 9 March 4-4:30pmExperience a day in the life of a law student and immerse yourself in an interactive case study. Webinar registration here.

University of Sydney Veterinary Science Degree – Wednesday 23 March 4-4:30pm

Have you ever wondered what the day-to-day life of a veterinarian is like? And how you would become one? Join this session and learn about what veterinary medicine is about, what an average day of work might be like for a veterinarian and how you can pursue studies towards becoming a vet yourself. For more info about this webinar and to register click here.

Pathways to Sydney – Wednesday 23 March at 5pm

Join this webinar to find out essential information about getting into the University of Sydney! The Pathways to Sydney webinar provides an opportunity to learn about important admission information, including adjustment factors, early offers, entry schemes, and pathways. You’ll find out about their Maths prerequisite and alternative ways to meet this important requirement. You’ll also hear from current university students who’ll share their personal experience gaining entry to the University of Sydney through some of these pathways, as well as have the change to ask any questions you have about studying at Sydney. Webinar registration here.

ADF Gap Year Virtual Information Session – Tuesday 10 March at 6:30pm 

Students interested in spending an exciting 12 months in the Navy, Army or Air Force, where they’ll get paid for meaningful work while travelling Australia, gaining skills for life and making lifelong friends are encouraged to join this ADF online info session to find out more and to speak with current serving personnel about the Australian Defence Force Gap Year. Register here.

La Trobe University Aspire Webinar – Tuesday 15 March at 5 pm

La Trobe know there’s more to being a good student than marks alone. The La Trobe Aspire Early Admissions Program rewards a student’s involvement in community, leadership, and volunteering with an early conditional offer into their chosen course at La Trobe and many other exclusive benefits. In this webinar, the Aspire coordinator will go through everything from the benefits of the program to what makes a successful application, and you’ll get the opportunity to ask questions to get the help you need. Book to join this webinar here.

Basair Pilot online career seminar – Monday 21 March at 6pm 

Learn about career paths, salaries, entry level jobs, qualifications, pilot courses and everything you need to know about becoming a Commercial Pilot in less than a year at Basair Aviation College. To find out more about Basair go here and to register for this online event click here.  

Victoria Police online information session – Tuesday 22 March at 5pm

If students are seeking a stimulating, challenging and rewarding career and have values aligned to those of Victoria Police, they are encouraged to consider a career in policing. Join this info session to learn about the Police role, the recruitment process and training at the Academy. Find out more about this webinar and register here.

JMC Academy high school workshops are back!

JMC will be holding Saturday workshops in "Immersive Audio" and "Songwriting" on the 26th of March at their JMC Melbourne Campus. The workshops are a great opportunity to check out the JMC Academy campus while getting a taste of what studying your passion with Australia's leading Creative Industries provider is like at this fun, engaging and hands-on program! All participants receive a Certificate of Participation, and it can also help students develop their own projects during the school holidays. The upcoming JMC workshops include:

Immersive Audio Workshop – Saturday 26 March, 9am to 3:30pm JMC Academy's Immersive Audio Workshop will immerse students in the changing world of Audio! This workshop will explore sound aesthetics in a 360 virtual space. Students will learn how to move audio through the room and place it wherever they want to create immersive soundscapes used in film, music and game design! For workshop requirements and details (including cost), and to book a ticket click here.

Songwriting Workshop – Saturday 26 March, 9am to 3:30pm The Songwriting Workshop is for all of those budding songwriters who want to know how to generate ideas for that unforgettable and unique song! Students will learn how to compose a song lyrically and instrumentally and then perform it. For workshop details and requirements (including cost), and to book a ticket click here.

Clarissa Jacques

Careers & Pathways Coordinator