Careers

Year 12 University Excursions

The Careers Team are in the process of organising three university visits during Term 2 and Term 3. The aim of these excursions is for students who intend on applying for university courses, in 2024/2025, to have a look at the options available to them.

Students will listen to university representatives talk about their courses, check out accommodation on site and look at support services available.

The spots on each excursion are limited and it is recommended that students only apply for the excursion to the university they are most likely to put highest on their preference list. If you are interested put your name down on the signup sheets outside the private study room in Dharnya Neighbourhood. Students will need to list the reason why they want to go on the excursion.

Excursions available are as follows:

May 22nd - RMIT and University of Melbourne

June 19th - Monash University and Deakin University - Burwood campus

July 11th - Victoria University and Latrobe University- Bundoora Campus.

Year 12 Students

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR HIGH ACHIEVERS

The University of Melbourne –

Hansen Scholarship

If you are planning to study at The University of Melbourne in 2024, you should consider applying for the Hansen Scholarship. Stage 1 applications are now open and close on Thursday 30 March. You must be able to prove financial disadvantage to be eligible.

http://bit.ly/2TeHYgn

Australia National University (ANU) –

Tuckwell Scholarship

If you are planning to study at ANU in 2024, you should consider applying for the Tuckwell Scholarship. You are required to apply directly to ANU by 3 April for the courses you are interested in and by 13 April for the scholarship. Applications are open now https://tuckwell.anu.edu.au/

EARLY ENTRY PROGRAMS NOW OPEN

Charles Sturt University

Charles Sturt Advantage: Selection is based on Year 11 results and a soft skills assessment.

Applications close Friday 7 April.

https://bit.ly/2UmOlgT

La Trobe University

Aspire – Year 11 Conditional Entry.

Selection is based on Year 11 results and a school endorsement. Round 2 applications close Thursday 6 April

https://www.latrobe.edu.au/study/aspire

University of New England

Early Entry: Selection is based on a school recommendation. Applications close Friday 15 September https://bit.ly/3HxaosI

MEDICINE, DENTISTRY, ORAL HEALTH

Register for the UCAT ANZ: Year 12 students who are planning to sit the UCAT this year can register for the test from Wednesday 1 March via www.ucat.edu.au

UCAT Mock Exam Day 2023

This is a free online UCAT trial exam that will be completed by thousands of students. You will receive your mock UCAT score and have a benchmark to work on improving for the exam later in the year. You can sit the exam any time on Sunday 26 February. Register for the test via www.ucatmasterclass.com/ucat-med

Medicine Information Sessions (online)

UNSW

Tuesday 14 March, 6.30pm – 7.30pm

Book via http://bit.ly/418X5sC

Monash University

Wednesday 29 March, 5pm – 6pm

Book via www.monash.edu/discover/events

Charles Sturt University

Wednesday 29 March, 6pm – 7.30pm

Book via https://study.csu.edu.au/life/events

UCAT Preparation Sessions

You have the choice to start preparing for the test early. There are several private companies that offer commercial preparation programs such as:

NIE, www.nie.edu.au

Med Entry, www.medentry.edu.au

It’s important to note that private companies are not endorsed by the universities that use the UCAT.

GAP YEAR PROGRAMS

Overseas gap years are back! Year 12 students may consider volunteering or working overseas next year before starting study or training in 2025. These programs provide a range of benefits, including meeting people from different cultures, building skills in leadership, improving confidence, strengthening your resume, and taking a break from study.

New Ventures Worldwide (NVW)

This company offers overseas work experience programs in the following roles:

United Kingdom, New Zealand, Australia - Outdoor camp assistant, school assistant

Spain, Vietnam, Poland - Language tutor

Canada - Outdoor camp assistant

Ghana - Community volunteer, school assistant

Argentina - School assistant

For information on costs, key dates and how to apply, visit https://newventuresworldwide.com

Year 10 - 12 Students

WORK EXPERIENCE

AFP – Forensics Work Experience Program

Applications are now open! The one-week program held in Canberra is for Year 10-12 students who want to pursue a career in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), particularly in forensic science.

The first course will be held in May 2023 and the second in September 2023. You have until 10 March 2023 to submit your application. For more information on how to apply, visit: https://jobs.afp.gov.au/forensicsworkex

Taronga Zoo Sydney Work Experience

Taronga Zoo Sydney offers work experience opportunities for students in years 10 – 12 who are interested in pursuing a career in zoo keeping, animal care, tourism, or zoo horticulture. Applications are now open for 2023 placements.

As only one student per school can apply for a placement, please see your career adviser to express an interest in applying. Priority will be given to NSW residents and applications close 3 March 2023, http://bit.ly/417p9g9

CHARLES STURT UNIVERSITY

Year 10 - 12 students are invited to participate in the Charles Sturt University Explore Day at the campus of their choice. Students will explore two study areas through one-hour workshops.

Albury-Wodonga, Tuesday 7 March

Wagga Wagga, Tuesday 21 March

https://study.csu.edu.au/life/events

Year 11 & 12 Students

MYSCI, MONASH UNIVERSITY

MYSci is a three-day science program specifically designed for students who are in Years 11 and 12. The program will run between 12 – 14 April at the Clayton campus. Program activities will include:

hands-on workshops
access to brilliant teaching facilities
opportunity to meet Monash Research Scientists
exposure to potential career pathways
activities with the Young Scientists of Australia
social activities

Cost: $115 / student. This is a fantastic event!

https://shop.monash.edu/mysci-2023.html

LA TROBE UNIVERSITY – ASPIRE EARLY ADMISSION

Aspire Year 11 Conditional Entry & Early University Study webinar -

There are now even more ways of locking in a conditional offer! In 2022 La Trobe launched the Aspire Year 11 Entry program, which allows students to confirm a conditional offer to selected courses and remove the ATAR requirement, based on their year 11 High School results. Students can also challenge themselves with a range of Aspire Early University Study programs. To learn more, watch an On Demand Webinar via http://bit.ly/3KwSyKQ

Year 9 & 10 Students

SCIENCE EXPERIENCE

The Science Experience is a fun one, three or four days of science activities for Year 9 and 10 students. Each program is designed to provide students, who have an interest in science, with an opportunity to engage in a wide range of fascinating science activities under the guidance of scientists who love their work.

The following two programs are running in Victoria:

Marine & Freshwater Discovery Centre

18 April, 13 places remaining.

Swinburne University of Technology

28 – 30 June, 49 places remaining.

For information on the programs and how to register, visit www.scienceexperience.com.au

All Students

EXCITING CAREER EVENTS

Victoria Police

Victoria Police are running the following two information sessions for prospective applicants in March:

1st March: Online information session

This session is perfect for students and families who would like to access information about Victoria Police careers from the comfort of home.

March 18th : Victoria Police Careers Expo

At the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre. If you are keen to explore policing careers, this is an event not to be missed.

www.police.vic.gov.au/police-information-sessions

Monash University

Monash has the following course information sessions, campus tours, and information evenings running in March and April:

March

7 Monash Information Evening

29 Discover Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences

29 Discover Medicine (online)

April

4 Monash Information Evening - Peninsula

5 Monash Information Evening - Warrnambool

19 Clayton campus tours

20 Caulfield & Peninsula Campus Tours

20 Discover Business

For information and to register your place, visit www.monash.edu/discover/events

HIGHER EDUCATION CAMPUS TOURS

Students are invited to participate in on-campus higher education institution tours during the upcoming term break. Tours will be conducted by student ambassadors and specialist course advisers and will generally run for around 45 minutes.

Tours provide a perfect opportunity for prospective students and their families to ask questions about courses, student services, accommodation, and scholarships etc. The following are examples of institutes running tours:

Deakin University

12 – 20 April: participate in a campus and accommodation tour at the Deakin campus of your choice https://bit.ly/3w4hpyr

Monash University

19, 20 April: participate in a tour of the Clayton, Caulfield, and/or Peninsula campuses www.monash.edu/discover/events

La Trobe University

Albury-Wodonga campus: book a campus tour - email Marcella Bulic M.Bulic@latrobe.edu.au

Australian Catholic University

Charles Sturt University

Swinburne University

www.swinburne.edu.au/forms/campus-tour

Box Hill Institute

https://info.boxhill.edu.au/talk-and-tours-2023/

INTERESTED IN STUDYING LAW?

According to ‘Explore Careers’, one of the many myths about studying law is that ‘you should only study law if you want to become a lawyer.’ Fortunately this is entirely false – a degree in law opens you up to many different and diverse career opportunities! Read an excellent article by Explore Careers about why you should consider studying a law degree https://bit.ly/3ImLI7U

UNIQUE AT RMIT UNIVERSITY - MEDICAL RADIATIONS

You may have heard that the Victorian state government is investing $44 million on PET scanners for hospitals around the state, but did you know that RMIT is the only university in Victoria to train the nuclear medicine technologists who can operate the scanners?

Nuclear Medicine suits students who love science, would enjoy diagnosing illness/disease and writing reports about their findings, work with high tech equipment, and work in a medical science role that has a good balance between interacting with people, and working behind the scenes. Explore the course at RMIT via http://bit.ly/2xEpyxc

CAREERS IN INSURANCE

Have you considered a career in insurance?

As one of the biggest, most diverse industries in the world, insurance has more roles than you’d imagine – including ones that are perfect for you. Love numbers? You’re needed. Love people? Insurance has roles for you. Analytical? A big thinker? A problem solver?

Whatever you are, insurance has a job with your name on it. To learn about where a career in insurance can take you, check out the website ‘Careers in Insurance’ at this link - http://careersininsurance.com.au/

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Careers Team

Careers Leader – Natasha Boyko

Neighbourhood 1 Biyala – Susan Barr

Neighbourhood 2 Dharnya – Graeme Crosbie

Neighbourhood 3 Bayuna – Dan Watson

Partnerships Manager – Mary-Ann Linehan

Industry Engagement Priority Cohorts Coordinator Colleen Wilkinson