Careers
The Careers Team have been visiting the Year 8 Humanities classes this week talking to students about the GSSC Careers Website and Career Action Plans. If you haven't already seen the website it is worthwhile having a look by visiting www.gssccareers.com
The students also have access to their own portal on the website where they can write Resumes and cover letters, do careers quizzes, investigate careers and access their Career Action Plans. The students will be accessing their Career Action Plans every year until they leave school allowing them to explore the realities of where they are now, all things both great and challenging. It allows them to assess risks and opportunities for the future and be proactive in improving skills and identifying their strengths.
GOTAFE VET – Year 1, 2023
Students in year 10 who have completed an expression of interest in studying a VET at GOTAFE are being asked to check their emails. Students who have been successful in their GOTAFE VETDSS application, will receive an email asking them to complete a link to an online BSKB quiz. The BKSB is an approved online review tool which will provide a level for English and Mathematics, to identify any gaps or areas that a student may need additional support in. This test needs to be completed within 7 days of the email being sent. Your confirmed enrolment is dependent on you completing the BKSB.
If you find that you haven't been able to access the link please let your Careers Practitioner know as soon as possible. If you haven't received anything from GOTAFE, please check your junk mail as a few students have located them in there. Any questions see Mrs O’Bree or the Careers Team.
Year 12 Students
EARLY ENTRY
Congratulations to all students who have received an early entry offer or offers. There are a few early entry programs open. The following are examples:
CQUniversity
Principal’s Recommendation Scheme
Victorian, NSW and QLD courses
Applications close 1 December 2022
Federation University
Early Offer Program, Victorian courses
Applications close 12 December 2022
Deakin University
Regional Access Scheme, Victorian courses
Applications close 4pm 14 December 2022
Torrens University
Early Entry Program, NSW, QLD & SA courses
Applications close – TBC www.torrens.edu.au
SCHOLARSHIPS
If you’re planning to study at TAFE or university next year you have probably been searching for scholarships. You may be interested in exploring scholarships that aren’t affiliated with any particular institution, or ones that cover a group of institutions. For a list of examples of ‘external’ tertiary scholarships visit https://slmcareerresources.edublogs.org/
EXAM PREPARATION LECTURES
VCE students studying Units 3+4 STEM subjects are invited to participate in the RMIT and ATAR Notes exam cram running this weekend. Register via https://atarnoteslectures.com/rmit-stem
AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE FORCE
Gap Year Program
It not too late to apply for the Gap Year Program. There are still roles open in the Navy, Army and Air Force. The Gap Year program offers students a fantastic opportunity to work for the ADF for 12-months, meet people from all over Australia, develop skills in team work, initiative and leadership, and earn a high wage. Apply via www.defencejobs.gov.au
Year 11 Students
Exciting news! La Trobe University Aspire Program – Year 11 Conditional Offer
La Trobe University has recently launched a new early entry program for Year 11 students.
The program is a great option for students who are looking to lock in their future by securing a spot in their dream course at La Trobe.
This pathway unlocks more than 150 courses at La Trobe (eg nursing, criminology, social work, engineering) and is the perfect way to take the stress out of Year 12. You’ll be eligible to apply for a conditional offer if you meet the following criteria:
*You’re in Year 11 or 12
*Your Year 11 results are 65+
It’s a requirement of your unconditional offer to study at La Trobe that you successfully complete year 12 and meet the minimum requirements for prerequisite studies.
Want to find out more?
Participate in an online webinar about the Aspire program on Monday 24 October, 5.30pm. Register via https://bit.ly/3MLQeyv
How to apply
Speak to your career adviser to see if you’re eligible. If you are, apply via this link www.latrobe.edu.au/study/aspire
Let your Year 11 Coordinator know you’ve applied. They will complete the school endorsement forms.
All Students
Online Tech Career Expo
Australia’s biggest online exhibition is back on Monday 24 October. Year13 is pleased to bring you the 2022 Tech Expo, in partnership with the Digital Skills Organisation.
With webinars from inspirational, successful and innovative speakers in the tech industry, plus educators and exhibitors - there's everything you need to get started in a career in tech.
We have all aspects of jobs, education and digital skills covered within the three virtual stages:
Jobs in Tech - Listen to advice from CEOs and industry leaders and get the latest info on salaries and in-demand roles.
Skills & Training - Learn what digital skills you need in nearly every career and get tips on how to train up.
Women in Tech - Hear from inspirational women making waves in engineering and game-changing roles, with their advice and tips on leading the charge in the tech landscape.
For information visit https://year13.com.au/
Understanding skills shortages
We’ve all heard the term ‘skill shortages’ and how we need more skilled workers in certain industries, but what jobs are in-demand?
Elaine from Explore Careers has written a fantastic article about the 2022 Australian Skills Priority List. She breaks down the following:
- How knowing about in-demand jobs can help with your career planning
- How to interpret the skills priority list data
- What industries and jobs are in high demand.
The top 5 industries she discusses are:
Construction and engineering
Teaching and education
Healthcare and nursing
IT and cyber security
Skilled trades
Read the article via https://bit.ly/3s1nMiq
Australia National University
Mathematics Requirement:
From 2024, applicants will need to have completed at least Unit 1 or Unit 2 of Mathematics (any) to be eligible for admission into all courses. Some courses will require advanced Mathematics. This information will impact current Year 11 students who will be applying for university courses in 2023 for the 2024 intake.
Music Careers Guide
The Australian Institute of Music (AIM) has developed a career guide for people passionate about pursuing a career in the music industry. The guide features over 75 occupations! You can access the guide via https://aim.edu.au/aim-music-careers-guide/
Check out music courses at AIM and register to participate in an upcoming experience day at the Melbourne campus, https://aim.edu.au/
Study climate change
Turn your passion for the environment into a career! The following three universities offer excellent undergraduate courses in climate change:
University of Newcastle
Bachelor of Climate Science and Adaptation
University of Technology Sydney
Bachelor of Marine Science and Climate Change www.uts.edu.au
La Trobe University
You can study climate change as an open access major in several Bachelor degrees www.latrobe.edu.au
Explore climate change careers by reading this fantastic article written by Louise Meers at Careers With STEM https://bit.ly/3g5tAVu
Top universities for 2022/2023
The results are in!
The Good Universities Guide has released their ratings for 2022/2023. Whilst world rankings tend to focus on postgraduate research, these ratings focus on undergraduate courses – so these rankings are the most relevant to you.
They use the following ratings to assess the top Australian universities:
Overall experience
Social equity
Staff qualification
Student demand
Student: teacher ratio
First generation (to go to university)
Learning engagement
Learning resources
Skills development
Student support
Teaching quality
Graduate salary
Full-time employment
You can filter the results for certain courses and also by state. Happy reading!
Explore the ratings via www.gooduniversitiesguide.com.au
Dates for your diary
Medicine and Dentistry
The following companies are running information sessions, webinars and workshops on the UCAT and also interview preparation sessions for Year 12 students who may be shortlisted for an interview:
NIE, www.ucat.edu.au
MedEntry, www.medentry.edu.au
Victoria Police
Victoria Police are running career information sessions at various locations across Victoria until the end of the year. For information and to register your place, visit www.police.vic.gov.au
Australian Defence Force
Interested in a career in the Army, Navy or Air Force? Check the amazing career information sessions running across the country and online, www.defencejobs.gov.au/events
Australian Catholic University
Interested in studying exercise science or physiotherapy in the future? Tune into the virtual ‘talk with exercise scientists and physiotherapists’ webinar running on Wednesday 19 October at 6pm. You will hear from ACU graduates in these professions and learn about studying physiotherapy and exercise science at the University.
Register - www.acu.edu.au/about-acu/events
Interested in forensic science?
Afterlife is a web series that explores what goes on behind the doors at the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine and the Coroners Court of Victoria. Join Meshel Laurie and Catherine McClements as they interview Melbourne’s real Silent Witness and meet some of Australia’s top forensic and legal experts, including
forensic pathologists
anthropologists
toxicologists
odontologists
molecular biologists
physicians
coroners
Forensic Science Careers
Explore careers in forensic science and study pathways at www.vifm.org/about-us/careers/
Do you love the outdoors?
Have you considered studying outdoor education or outdoor recreation? You can study outdoor recreation at TAFE institutes, private providers and via a traineeship at outdoor education centres such as Camp Coolamatong, Victoria and Outward Bound, NSW. You can also study outdoor education and outdoor recreation at university. The following are examples of courses you can explore:
Victoria University Footscray Park
Bachelor of Outdoor Leadership www.vu.edu.au
La Trobe University Bendigo
Bachelor of Outdoor and Sustainability Education
Federation University
Ballarat and Gippsland campuses:
Bachelor of Outdoor and Environmental Education
https://study.federation.edu.au/
Would you like to help people with eye disorders?
You may like to study Orthoptics:
These allied health professionals play a crucial role in the early detection and treatment of eye diseases in children and adults. They can specialise in areas such as the following:
Children’s vision/paediatrics
Eye movement disorders
Low vision care/rehabilitation
Cataract care and retinal disorders
Neurological vision disorders
Laser eye surgery and corneal conditions
Driver vision and sports vision
You can study orthoptics at La Trobe University, Melbourne. For key information about this occupation, visit the Orthoptics Australia website www.orthoptics.org.au/
You may also like to consider Optometry:
Often the optometrist is first point of contact for people and they can make referrals to orthoptists. They are health care professionals who can diagnose eye diseases, detect changes in the visual system and prescribe corrective lenses. In Victoria you can study optometry at Deakin University and The University of Melbourne.
For key information about this occupation, visit the Optometry Australia website
Download a course guide for Orthoptics and Optometry via https://slmcareerresources.edublogs.org/
United World Colleges
Scholarships are now open:
Applications to study Years 11 & 12 at a United World College (UWC) overseas are open. The ideal UWC candidate is keen to: build community within and between cultures, be part of solution focused climate discussions, and become part of the change. Australian students aged 16 or 17 on Sept 1 2023 are eligible to apply. Means-tested full and partial scholarships and places are available to study the IB (International Baccalaureate) 2023 – 2025 www.uwc.org
Train to become a flight attendant
Flight attendants (also known as cabin crew) ensure the check in and out of passengers on domestic and international airlines. They provide exceptional customer service and give clear guidelines to passengers about safety processes. They also provide food and beverage services to passengers and work closely with the pilot/s. Interesting information about flight attendants in Australia:
78% are female
The average age is 38
There are 8,500 flight attendants employed
51% work full time
Source: https://labourmarketinsights.gov.au/
To become a flight attendant, you don’t need formal qualifications, however some workers have completed the Certificate III in Aviation (Cabin Crew).
William Angliss Institute offers the Certificate III in Aviation (Cabin Crew). To find out about the course, go to www.angliss.edu.au
Requirements for flight attendants:
Search flight attendant jobs on www.seek.com.au to learn about employment requirements for different air carriers.
Common requirements include:
Excellent health and fitness
Able to swim 50 meters fully clothed
Able to reach 180cms on flat feet
18 years +
Security check
Responsible Service of Alcohol
First Aid certificate
Experience in customer service
Have a passport
Can work a 24/7 roster
Did you know? You can work as a cabin crew professional in the Air Force? You can also apply to complete a gap year in the Cabin Crew role. Information at www.defencejobs.gov.au
GSSC Careers Staff
If you need careers advice drop in and see your Neighbourhood Careers Practitioner on Level 1 in the Careers Hub in each Neighbourhood.
Careers Practitioners
Careers Leader: Natasha Boyko
Biyala Neighbourhood: Susan Barr
Dharnya Neighbourhood: Graeme Crosbie
Bayuna Neighbourhood: Dan Watson
Partnerships Manager: Mary-Ann Linehan
Industry Engagement Priority Cohorts Coordinator: Colleen Wilkinson