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:

Upcoming Career Events

Work Experience

Work Experience (WE) is available to students that are 15yo+

1. Complete an Expression of Interest (EOI): Career Action Plan (CAP)/Safe@Work Certificates & White Card* (If required)
2. A minimum of (2) Weeks’ Notice is required to ensure the return of all required WE documentation. 
3. Check your emails regularly for updates.
4. 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.

Vocational Education and Training (VET) 

Creating your pathway

A pathway shows the steps you plan to take to achieve your career goals.

Pathways are flexible – not fixed. If your goals or job opportunities change, your pathway can change too.

Sometimes a course from one institution will provide credit towards a course from another institution, so you do not repeat the same units. This can be between VET courses and in some cases between a higher-level VET qualification and a bachelor degree.

Designing your learning program

A VCE VET program can often complement a VCE study. For example, Certificate III in Screen and Media can complement VCE Media.

Flexible pathway

• Marlee included Certificate II in Hospitality in her VCE.
• Marlee gained employment working in the kitchen at an aged care facility. Marlee liked the interaction with the residents and decided to do a Certificate III in Individual Support.
• When Marlee received her qualification she was employed as an aged care worker.
• Marlee went on to undertake a Diploma of Leadership and Management.
• Marlee is now a manager at an aged care facility.

Directional pathway

• Chaun included Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance in his VCE.
• Chaun gained employment as a nursing support worker in disability care. He was able to provide financial support for his family while he undertook a Diploma of Nursing.
• When Chaun received his qualification he was employed as an enrolled nurse. He was also accepted into university to commence a Bachelor of Nursing.
• Chaun graduated and was employed as a graduate registered nurse.

• Emily included Certificate II in Building and Construction in Year 10, 11 and 12.
• In Year 12, Emily commenced a Certificate III in Carpentry School Based Apprenticeship in her VCE VM.
• After secondary school, Emily continued her apprenticeship full-time.
• Emily worked as a qualified carpenter while undertaking a Diploma of Building and Construction.
• Emily became a Registered Domestic Builder (Unlimited).

When can I start VET?

You can start your VET program whenever your school thinks you are ready. Most students start in Year 10 or 11.

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

William Angliss Institute TBC

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!

COMPULSORY UNIVERSITY ENTRY TESTS

Initial teacher education - Victoria

Students planning to apply for initial teacher education courses in Victoria for the 2024 intake are required to sit the Casper test. Casper is an online, open-response situational judgment test (SJT). It asks what you would do in a tough situation, and more importantly, why. This helps determine behavioural tendencies of applicants pursuing people-centred professions.

Students will be required to sit the following test: CSP 10409 – Australian Undergraduate Teacher Education. During the registration process, you will select the universities you would like your results sent to. You will need to create a VTAC account before you can register for the test. VTAC opens on Monday 31 July 2023. Register for the test via https://acuityinsights.app/casper/ 

Law at the University of NSW (UNSW)

Students planning to apply for undergraduate law courses at UNSW will need to sit the Law Admissions Test (LAT). The test will be held on Thursday 28 September and results are valid for two years. 

Registrations for the test close Friday 11 August, https://careernews.click/unswlat

Compass Newsfeeds

Resume (CV)

A resume (sometimes called a 'CV') is a document that lists your study, work and life experiences. The purpose of a resume is to show that you can do the jobs you apply for.

A well-written resume is a key part of any job application. It can convince employers to interview you, or even hire you. It can also sell your strengths even if you don't have much paid experience.

The purpose of a resume

Your resume is a marketing tool. It needs to demonstrate:

• That you are employable 
• How you meet the job and the organisation's requirements 
• That you have the right qualifications and education 
• That you have the right experience and skills 
• That you have the right level of professionalism for the job

How long should my resume be?

There is no set length for a resume. A resume varies in length depending on your experience and education. If you haven't worked much before, one or two pages is best, but three pages is okay if you've got a lot of study and work behind you.

https://www.youthcentral.vic.gov.au/jobs-and-careers/applying-for-a-job/what-is-a-resume

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!