Careers
Hello from the Careers team!
Everyone welcome!
All students are welcome to visit careers. We have an appointment book just outside each career’s office in the Malgobila and Wurrin Hubs.
Our office hours are:
| Locations | Hours |
|---|---|
| Senior Hub - Malgobila | 8.30 am - 4.00 pm Monday to Friday. |
| 8 and 9 Hub - Wurrin | 8.30 am - 4.00 pm Monday to Wednesday |
Upcoming Career Events
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Maritime College Visit Malgobila LRC | 4th August - Break 2 |
| Year 12 Interviews/Preparation of VTAC Applications/Pathways | 1st – 28th September |
| ADF Visit Malgobila LRC | 22nd August - Break 1 |
Work Experience
Work Experience (WE) is available to students that are 15yo+
- Complete an Expression of Interest (EOI): Career Action Plan (CAP)/Safe@Work Certificates & White Card* (If required)
- A minimum of (2) Weeks’ Notice is required to ensure the return of all required WE documentation.
- Check your emails regularly for updates.
- Late receipt of documentation will delay placement dates.
This is your placement, be organised, responsible and proactive to show you are ready for the workplace!
* If you wish to do your work experience in the building or associated industries, you will also need to complete a White Card – Construction Induction Course. Please ask Careers for further information.
Going to your first job interview?
Try these tips from Youth Central on the BSC Careers Website:
Interview Tips | Job Interview Questions | Youth Central
Open Days – Year 11 to 12
Victorian Tertiary Institution Open Day Information for 2023
Students are encouraged to attend and investigate their tertiary options, but it is not compulsory. You will need to make private arrangements if you wish to attend an Open Day.
Please click on the links below for each listed tertiary option for more information.
Australian Catholic University (Ballarat) Sunday 27 August, On campus
Australian Catholic University (Melbourne) Sunday 13 August On campus
Deakin University (Burwood) Sunday 27 August On campus
Deakin University (Geelong) Sunday 20 August On campus
Deakin University (Warrnambool) Sunday 6 August On campus
Federation University Sunday 13 August On campus
La Trobe University Various Dates On Campus/Virtual
Marcus Oldham College Sunday 30 July On campus/Virtual
Monash University (Caulfield) Saturday 5 August On campus
Monash University (Clayton) Sunday 6 August On campus
Monash University (Parkville) Sunday 20 August On campus
Monash University (Peninsula) Saturday 5 August On campus
RMIT (Bendigo) Sunday 27 August On campus
RMIT (Bundoora) Sunday 6 August On campus
RMIT (City & Brunswick) Sunday 13 August On campus
RMIT (Point Cook) Sunday 20 August On campus
Swinburne University of Technology Sunday 30 July On campus
University of Melbourne Sunday, 20 August. On campus
Victoria University Sunday 20 August On campus
Don’t just pick a course at an institution without visiting the campus – you potentially will be spending several years studying there and spending tens of thousands of dollars on your course and accommodation.
It’s worth making the effort and visit their Open Day!
Compass Newsfeeds
Student communication about careers and opportunities are updated weekly via the Compass newsfeed pages.
Career events, excursions, apprenticeship/traineeship opportunities, guest speakers, are shared with students via these alerts, so please keep an eye out for the latest opportunities.
Careers website
Bairnsdale Secondary College (bairnsdalesccareers.com)
Students and families have access to a variety of career resources and information via our designated careers website. Students can use career targets to help them identify career interests.
We look forward to seeing you in Careers soon!