Careers and Pathways
Year 10 Work Experience
Welcome back to Mazenod for 2020! Congratulations to those year 10 students who have already returned their completed work experience forms to the College.
A reminder to all year 10 students that work experience forms must be returned to Ms. Seremetis by Friday 27th March 2020. This is the last week of term 1, only 7 weeks away!
Work Experience dates are Monday 15th – Friday 19th June 2020
Please note, this is a compulsory 5 day placement program for all year 10 students. If you require a new Work Experience Arrangement Form, please download a form from the College Careers Website: http://www.mazenodcollegeviccareers.com/?page=work-experience
Current Work Experience vacancies
Work Experience with Doogue + George Law Firm, Melbourne, CBD
Doogue + George take enquiries from students looking to undertake work experience in a law firm. You must apply through the form on their website and upload a resume.
https://www.criminal-lawyers.com.au/about-us/career-at-a-law-firm
Work Experience with ‘The Bays Healthcare Group’, Mornington Peninsula
The Bays Healthcare Group work experience program assists secondary students completing year 10, 11 or 12 by providing work experience in healthcare services in their Hospital or Aged Care facilities.
The Bays Healthcare Group aim to offer an understanding of the large variety of activities that combine to deliver contemporary and professional healthcare services.
The program is available for one week. Places are limited to a total of three students for the Hospital.
https://www.thebays.com.au/join-our-team/work-experience/
Myer Work Experience
Do you want to be part of a team who loves coming to work each day? A team that makes Myer a great place to shop, and an even greater place to work?
Complete the online application form to apply for work experience at Myer. Before applying online, please ensure you have visited the Myer store where you wish to complete your work experience placement and have spoken with a member of our Management team.
https://careers.myer.com.au/caw/en/job/324119/myworkexperience
RMIT Design Portfolio Preparation Course
4 March 2020, 6:00 pm - 22 April 2020, 9:00 pm
RMIT City Campus
Students will be provided with a supportive environment to explore design and folio preparation. An introduction to concept development and schematic design will be provided. The students will be assisted by a qualified professional to explore design areas such as architecture, landscape, interior design and planning.
This short course also accommodates students with existing design folio and looking at improving their own, through graphics representations, concepts/ideas developments and presentation techniques/folio layout.
Find out more: https://shortcourses.rmit.edu.au/course_page.php?course=S320230
Victoria Police Information Session
10 March 2020, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC)
If you are seeking a stimulating, challenging and rewarding career and have values aligned to those of Victoria Police, then you are encouraged to consider a career in policing.
Please join Victoria Police Recruitment at this session to learn about the Police role, the recruitment process and training at the Academy.
Find out more: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/police-information-session-march-tickets-85924048141
La Trobe University, Bendigo Campus Talk and Tours
29 March 2020, 9:00 am - 3 April 2020, 5:00 pm
La Trobe University Bendigo Campus
Tour the campus and accommodation facilities of La Trobe University Bendigo with a friendly student ambassador who can tell you all about student life at La Trobe.
This is a chance to meet with one-on-one and have your course and career questions answered as well as enjoy a walking tour of La Trobe’s biggest regional campus.
Registrations are now open for personalised consultations and tours of the Bendigo campus these school holidays.
Find out more: https://www.latrobe.edu.au/events/all/bendigo-campus-talk-and-tours-2020
ANU Tuckwell Scholarship Program
Value: $22,200 AUD per year
Open/Closing Dates: March 4, 2020 – March 25, 2020
The Tuckwell Scholarship Program is the most transformational undergraduate scholarship program in Australia. The Australian National University (ANU) awards 25 Scholarships each year and offer talented and motivated students the opportunity to realise their potential by providing financial support, personal enrichment and development opportunities.
The financial support offered to you as a Tuckwell Scholar is intended to help you through your university journey, giving you the freedom to focus on what is important.
To apply for a Tuckwell Scholarship for study at ANU commencing in 2021, applicants must:
- Be eligible to apply to study at ANU in 2021 via the ANU Direct Application system.
- Commence and complete Year 12 full-time in 2020, at a school located in Australia.
- Be 17, 18 or 19 years old on 1 March 2021 (born on or between 2 March 2001 and 1 March 2004).
- Be an Australian citizen, Australian Permanent Resident or the holder of an Australian humanitarian visa, and be in possession of the relevant Birth Certificate, Citizenship Certificate or Visa by 25 May 2020.
- Be predicted by their school to achieve an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of 95 or higher. Applicants who are eligible for consideration under the Educational Access Scheme (EAS) may apply for a Tuckwell Scholarship if they are predicted by their school to achieve an ATAR of 90 or higher.
- Have undertaken:
- at least one high school English course/unit in at least one semester during Year 11 or Year 12; and
- at least one high school Maths course/unit in at least one semester during Year 11 or Year 12.
News from Monash University
Bachelor of Education (Honours)
Are you passionate about education, with ideas and a desire to engage and inspire young minds? If so, Education at Monash is for you. At Monash students in every specialisation earn an Honours degree. Students who choose to study for a fifth year - either immediately or in the future – will be able to qualify with an advanced Master's degree, putting them ahead of the game. Leadership development is embedded from the beginning in the Bachelor of Education (Honours), and no matter the chosen specialisation – primary or secondary – students will develop the skills needed to become critical and effective educators and gain the research capabilities for advanced professional practice into the future.
Find out more about the various specialisations and double degrees available at Bachelor of Education (Honours)
Why study Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences?
The Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences at Monash University is one of Australia’s largest providers of education for doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals.
The faculty gives seven reasons for studying with them.
Students might like to also browse courses in medicine, nursing, and health sciences at Monash University.
Seminar: Unpacking the Application Process to Studying in the USA
Interested students and parents are invited to attend a free public event aimed at unpacking the U.S. application process presented by EDUSA staff and a former Assistant Vice Chancellor & Director of Admissions at the University of California – Berkeley.
Date: Monday 2nd March 2020
Time: 6.00pm – 8.30pm
Venue: Melbourne Grammar School, 47 Domain Road, Higgins Theatre in Melbourne
Registrations are essential and should be made at EDUSA - In-depth Tips on Applying to US Colleges
Holmesglen New Course in Partnership with St Kilda Football Club
Holmesglen has partnered with the St. Kilda Football Club to offer a Diploma of Sport Development with Event Management commencing this year. This course provides students with the skills needed to manage and develop sports projects and events, as well as plan and implement high performance training and coaching programs.
The program allows students to study and gain hands-on learning at both the Moorabbin campus and the facilities at St Kilda Football Club. The weekly timetable features three days of sessions and classroom-based learning split between Holmesglen’s Moorabbin campus and Saints club facilities, PLUS one day of simulated activities.
Through the Diploma of Event Management, students will have the opportunity to attend major events such as the Australian Grand Prix, A League soccer and National Basketball League, visit the Victorian Institute of Sport and gain hands-on experience volunteering at a major event.
There is an Information Session on this program which may be of interest to some.
Date: Thursday 12 March 2020
Time: 4.00pm – 5.00pm
Registrations must be made at Information Session
Alternatively, browse Sport Development with Event Management
Snapshot of Swinburne University in 2020
- Swinburne is student-focused and aims at students being engaged in their learning; be exposed to innovative teaching, and given thorough preparation for the workforce
- Swinburne ranks #81 in the top 400 young universities in the world - Times Higher Education 100 Under 50 Rankings, an index of the world’s top universities under the age of 50
- Swinburne was recognised as having one of the best design schools in the world by the QS World Rankings of Universities by Subject. The university was listed in the top 100 for the Art and Design subject area.
- Swinburne regularly receives a 5-star ranking for student satisfaction
- Swinburne offers world-class higher education in health, arts, design, business, law, science, engineering and technology - Faculties and Departments
- Swinburne is one of the few universities that make Work Integrated Learning (also sometimes referred to as Industry Linked Projects) a major assessment component for students - Work Integrated Learning
- Swinburne aims at producing job-ready students and Industry Based Learning (IBL) is offered to all eligible undergraduate students in the form of paid, full-time, 6-12 month Professional Placements - Swinburne Advantage with industry partners with a long history with Swinburne
- Swinburne is one of only a few universities in Australia with access to the Keck telescope in Hawaii, 9000 kilometres away - Keck - and Swinburne has a remote operations facility in Melbourne that allows astronomers to remotely control the Keck telescopes in Hawaii - W.M. Keck Observatory and Parkes Radio Telescope
- The Bachelor of Circus Arts offered at the National Institute of Circus Arts Australia - and accredited by Swinburne, not only offers elite sport training but also a sound business qualification. Several NICA graduates are currently employed with Cirque Du Soleil
- Swinburne has a campus in Malaysia with many of the courses offered in Australia offered there – many Australian students choose to study a semester or more at the campus in Malaysia - Sarawak Campus, Malaysia
- Swinburne has partnerships with over 100 overseas institutions across more than 20 countries, allowing for Australian students to go for a semester abroad, or complete part of their studies at one of these institutions - Swinburne Global
- Swinburne offers over 30 study tours and a great number of those are specific to students studying business - Study Tours
- Swinburne has a dedicated High Achievers Program, which includes a scholarship, for Year 12 students who attain an ATAR of 95 and above - High Achievers Program
- Swinburne also has an Emerging Leaders program - whereby students identify skills they have developed during their time at university. The program translates these experiences into skills that employers are looking for.
- Swinburne offers an Aviation degree and part of the training in this course includes access to a Flight Simulator Laboratory with three simulators: Victoria’s only Redbird flight simulator, Victoria’s only FlyIt Professional Helicopter Simulator, and a B737 procedural simulator - Flight Simulator Laboratory. Swinburne is one of two universities in Victoria offering a bachelor degree designed specifically to train students as a commercial pilot - Aviation. Swinburne partners with Jetstar and Qantas with a Cadet Pilot Program.
- Swinburne has one of the largest university Psychology Clinics in Australia, not only offering low-cost counselling, psychological assessment and group therapy treatment, but also quality teaching and research - Psychology Clinic
For a comprehensive list of all courses offered at Swinburne, browse Courses at Swinburne
Apprenticeships vs Traineeships
What’s the difference between Apprenticeships and Traineeships? They might sound the same, but there are some differences between the two. Knowing these differences can help you decide which one is right for you.
The similarities
Apprenticeships and traineeships are both ways to earn while you learn. You work for an employer while also studying towards a nationally recognised qualification. This can be a Certificate II, III or IV, or even a Diploma.
They are both great ways to get hands-on experience in the career of your choice.
You can also start either an apprenticeship or traineeship while you’re still at school, meaning you don’t need to wait to undertake further learning.
The differences
The biggest difference between apprenticeships and traineeships is that traineeships are only for careers that aren’t considered “trades”. This means you won’t find yourself doing a traineeship to become a plumber or an electrician.
Instead, traineeships often focus on career areas such as:
- Business
- Real Estate
- Hospitality
- Retail
- Arts & Media
- ICT
- And more!
Traineeships are also shorter in length. A traineeship will usually take around 1 to 2 years to complete; an apprenticeship can take up to 3 or 4, depending on the trade.
What’s best for me?
Whether you decide to do an apprenticeship or a traineeship will usually come down to the job you are interested in.
The best part about both is that there are plenty of fee-free or subsidised traineeships and apprenticeships you can do in your state. You can check out more information about them here:
VIC – Free TAFE for priority courses
Do a Traineeship in International Freight and Logistics
My Freight Career is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) that specialises in training and courses for careers in international freight and logistics.
You can do a traineeship through them for a variety of courses:
- Certificate III in International Freight Forwarding (Operator)
- Certificate III in Warehousing Operations
- Certificate III in Logistics
- Certificate IV in International Freight Forwarding (Senior Operator)
- Certificate IV in Warehousing Operations
- Certificate IV in Logistics
They will help match you with an employer so you can earn while you learn.
Find out more here: https://myfreightcareer.com.au/work-as-a-trainee/
Pharmacist
What do Pharmacists do?
As one of the most trusted professions, a Pharmacist’s job is to prep and provide over-the-counter drugs and fill prescriptions, provide advice about the best medications and treatments for minor ailments, as well as how to safely take medicines.
If you pay attention to details, have great communication skills and a caring personality this could be a career to consider.
About you:
- Meticulous, approachable and trustworthy
- A problem-solving guru
- Team working people person
The job:
- Advise medical professionals and patients on medications, dosages, side effects and when, or how, to take them
- Accurately prepare and dispense medications
- Become an integral part of a patients on-going treatment
Pharmacist salary (average) $97,000 per year
(Source: Joboutlook.gov.au)
Job growth in pharmacy is moderate (source: Joboutlook.gov.au)
Although this is a competitive field, there are more opportunities to be found if candidates are willing to move to rural and remote locations.
How to become a Pharmacist in Australia
On average, it takes 6 years from leaving Year 12 to becoming a fully qualified, practising pharmacist.
Step 1 – Study Chemistry and Mathematics at school
Step 2 – Look at degrees you’d be interested in check any other pre-requisites required
Step 3 – Complete your university qualifications in Pharmacy (either a 4 year Undergraduate Bachelor of Pharmacy degree, or a 4 year Bachelor degree and a 1 year Masters in Pharmacy such as at Monash University)
Step 4 – Pass the board of registration requirements
Step 5 – Complete a 48 week internship with a registered pharmacist
Find out more at https://my.psa.org.au/s/article/Pharmacy-Careers-Guide
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How long does it take to become a pharmacist?
It takes a minimum of 5 years to qualify and become a practising pharmacist, but it can be longer depending on your pathway.
What do pharmacists do?
Pharmacists issue prescription and over-the-counter medications, and provide a range of drug related advice to patients and customers.
Where do pharmacists work?
Pharmacists can work in pharmacies and chemists, hospitals, healthcare clinics, government and military, in research or the pharmaceutical manufacturing industries.
Do I need to go to university to become a pharmacist?
Yes, you’ll need to complete a relevant degree and undertake an internship. Check out Pharmacy at Monash University Parkville campus HERE.
How do I become a registered pharmacist?
For student and internship registration, as well as general registration required in order to become a legally practising Pharmacist, you’ll need to complete the relevant information with the Pharmacy Board of Australia.
Ms Vivian Seremetis
Careers Coordinator