Careers

Morrisby Profiling

Well done to the Year 9 students who have already completed the Morrisby Profiling in the last few weeks. So far, about 1/3 of Year 9s have completed the profiling. There will be some catch up sessions starting soon, that will go through until the end of term, for students who have yet to complete the task or missed the first session due to absence. 

Your Careers Practitioner will drop into your homegroup this week to remind you of this and provide any spare permission forms. Forms are also available in the Careers Hub in each Neighbourhood. Details of when and where to go for catchup sessions will be put on the Student Bulletin, so make sure you check it each day. We would still like students to bring their own laptops to complete the task. If you don’t have a laptop, or forget, we can arrange an alternative for you. For further information contact your Careers Practitioner.

Senior Students

For our senior students, we have been constantly adding careers news to the new TEAMs page – Senior Secondary Careers. If you have a look you will find lots of targeted information about many careers especially in the area of health and building environment (Architecture). A quick way to find them is to click on files. Once you have had a look don’t forget to book an appointment to see your Careers Practitioner to discuss any questions you may have. Below are just some of the course information booklets available.

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Year 12

Scholarships

Australia National University (ANU) – Tuckwell Scholarship

If you are planning to study at ANU in 2023, you should consider applying for the prestigious Tuckwell Scholarship. Applications are now open and close in April. 

https://tuckwell.anu.edu.au/ 

ADF Gap Year Program

Applications will open in March. Students are encouraged to start the applications process now and book their aptitude test. For information, visit https://bit.ly/3dCELlb

Australia National University (ANU)

Applications close for the open for the ANU direct entry program on 23 May. You could receive a guaranteed offer by September, www.anu.edu.au/study/apply 

Secure a place at La Trobe University early

Year 11 and 12 students looking to secure their spot at La Trobe university early can apply now for the La Trobe Prepare program. It starts from May 2022 and is 100% online and free. 

The program is suitable for VCE (including unscored), HSC, IB and VCAL students. You will receive a La Trobe Entrance Score that you can use instead of, or as well as, an ATAR when applying for eligible Bachelor degrees. 

Information - https://bit.ly/3vOIG7R 

La Trobe University Aspire Early Admission

Applications for the La Trobe University Aspire Early Admission Program will open Tuesday 26 April.  The University is hosting an online information session about the program on Tuesday 15 March, 5pm – 6pm. Information and registration, www.latrobe.edu.au/events 

All Students...

University campus tours

Students are invited to participate in on-campus university tours during the upcoming term break. The following are examples of universities that are running tours:

Deakin University

11 – 21 April: participate in a general, accommodation and/or a study area tour (e.g., health, business & law) at one of the Deakin campuses, https://bit.ly/3w4hpyr

Monash University

11 – 22 April: participate in a campus tour at Clayton, Caulfield, and Peninsula campuses, www.monash.edu/discover/events 

La Trobe University

Bendigo campus: Talk and Tours, 

11 – 14 April, www.latrobe.edu.au/events 

Albury-Wodonga campus: contact Jessica Chalmers-Borella, https://bit.ly/3Mxhznp 

Australian Catholic University

Register for a campus tour via https://bit.ly/3Hq5zAE 

Charles Sturt University

Register for a campus tour via www.csu.edu.au/contacts/campus-tour 

Swinburne University

Register for a campus tour via www.swinburne.edu.au/forms/campus-tour 

Career Events

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 be able to explore two study areas through one-hour workshops. 

Wagga Wagga, Tuesday 22 March

Albury-Wodonga, Tuesday 29 March

https://study.csu.edu.au/life/events 

Monash University

Monash has a huge range of course information sessions between March and May:

March:

April

May

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

Australian Catholic University (ACU)

ACU is running the following online ‘Talk with Industry Series’ events in April:

5: Talk with Teachers

6: Talk with Lawyers & Criminologists

7: Talk with Business & IT Professions

The sessions will be held between 6 – 7pm and are open to prospective students,

www.acu.edu.au/about-acu/events/talk-with 

ACN Nursing and Health Expo

The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) is hosting a virtual Nursing and Health Expo on Saturday 2 April. You will be able to explore career pathways and find out about educational opportunities. Registration,

www.acn.edu.au/events/nursing-health-expo 

Victoria Police

The following career information sessions are running in March:

17: Police Officer & PCO - Warrnambool

22: Police Officer Online

23: Police Officer & PCO - Bairnsdale

29: Specialist - Air Wing - Online 

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

Australian Defence Force

You can find out about careers in the Australian Defence Force through participating in a free information session, www.defencejobs.gov.au/events 

Endeavour College of Natural Health 

The College is located at Melbourne and offers higher education courses in:

Naturopathy

Acupuncture

Nutritional and Dietetic Medicine

Myotherapy

Complimentary Medicine

Remedial Massage (Diploma)

The College is running an open day on Saturday 9 April. Prospective students will be able to tour the campus, speak to course advisers and current students and learn about the application process. 

For information and to register your place, visit www.endeavour.edu.au 

Calling all Creatives!

The following institutes are running career events for students passionate about creative occupations such as media, film, gaming, music, and art. 

The Australian Institute of Technology 

AIT is running an online industry speaker series. The following events are running in March:

16: The world of live & digital experiences, with spaces interactive

17: Make your work: game play by Chaos Theory Games

18: The art of VFX by Rising Run Pictures

Information and Registration:  https://info.ait.edu.au/industry_speaker_series 

JMC Academy

JMC has several campuses across Australia. The academy is running the following events for Year 9 – 12 students on Saturday 26 March at the Melbourne Park Street campus:

Immersive Audio Workshop

Songwriting Workshop

Information, www.jmcacademy.edu.au

SAE Creative Media Institute

SAE has several campuses across Australia. The Institute is running two events at the Melbourne campus.

Create for a Day:

Saturday 9 April. Students in Years 10 – 12 can participate in a workshop focussed on one of the following study areas: Animation, Audio, Design, Film, Games, Music production, Songwriting.

Film Masterclass:

Wednesday 13 April. This event is for filmmakers who would like to break into the world of showcasing short films.

Places are very limited, so register now, https://sae.edu.au/whats-on/ 

New York Film Academy (NYFA)

NYFA are running a series of online workshops for students interested in film, screenwriting, TV directing and acting. The workshops start in May and run for several weeks. 

The cost is $1,500 per course. Information, www.nyfa.edu.au/online-workshops-evening/

VCE & Careers Expo 2022

One of the biggest events on the calendar!

Students and families are invited to attend the annual VCE and Careers Expo. 

Over four days you can attend seminars on topics including:

• VCE subjects including English, Maths, Biology, Business Management, Psychology, Health and Human Development
• Tertiary courses
• Careers
• Employment opportunities
• Gap year options

You can speak directly to organisations with:

• Information and resources for the VCE
• Information about tertiary study, university, TAFE and training courses
• Career advice
• Study advice
• Employment advice and opportunities
• Apprenticeship and traineeship advice
• International exchange and gap year programs

Information:

Dates: Thursday 28 – Saturday 30 April

Venue: Caulfield Racecourse, Caulfield

For information and to purchase tickets, visit www.vceandcareers.com.au 

The HSC and Careers Expo will be held in June, www.hscandcareers.com.au 

Do you have a passion for science & the ocean?

Have you considered studying one of the amazing programs at the Australian Maritime College located in Tasmania? They offer courses in: 

• Maritime engineering – majors are offered in marine & offshore engineering; ocean engineering; naval architecture
• Global logistics and maritime management – majors are available in logistics & supply chain management, maritime technology management, and maritime business management. 

To learn about their programs, go to www.amc.edu.au/ 

Interested in Engineering, Science & Maths?

Careers with STEM have developed amazing career guides for students. You can download them for free via https://careerswithstem.com.au/read-it-here/ 

Focus areas include:

Space Science: Indigenous

Technology: Cyber Security

Engineering: Maths

Science: Economics

Health Science: Data Science

Digital Retail: Computer Science

Passionate about Sport?

Not sure if you would like to go straight to university after school? Enjoy playing sport and would like to combine your sports career with study in 2023? The following are three programs you may like to explore: 

Richmond Institute of Sport Leadership

This is a partnership program between Richmond Football Club and Swinburne University. As part of the 12-month program, students will study a Dual Diploma in Sports Development and Leadership and Management. Campuses are at Richmond, Mildura and Albury-Wodonga. For information and to book for an open day, visit 

https://richmondinstitute.com.au/ 

Carlton College of Sport

This is a partnership program between Carlton Football Club and La Trobe University. As part of the 12-month program, students will study a University diploma in Sports Coaching and Development or Elite Sports Business. Classes will be held at Ikon Park, Carlton Football Club grounds and La Trobe University, Bundoora. For information and to book for an open day, 

https://carltoncollegeofsport.com.au/ 

St Kilda Football Club/Holmesglen Institute

Students will study a dual Diploma of Sports

Development and Diploma of Events

Management through Holmesglen Institute, and study at both Holmesglen and St Kilda Football Club. For information visit 

https://www.saints.com.au/saints-study  

La Trobe University

New Indigenous pathway program: RISE

This new pathway for Indigenous high school students is a culturally adept introduction to university. You’ll gain access to a range of activities, workshops, and events, which include academic learning, cultural activities and connections, mentoring, academic assistance and introductions to university life. 

Then, once you’ve successfully completed the pathway program, you’ll be given a conditional offer to study at La Trobe University. For information, visit https://bit.ly/3Mx4Dho 

GSSC Careers Team

Careers Leader & Practitioner :    

Natasha Boyko

Biyala Careers Practitioner :          

Susan Barr

Dharnya Careers Practitioner :   

Graeme Crosbie

Bayuna Careers Practitioner :

Dan Watson

Industry and partnerships &

Careers Practitioner:   Mary-Ann Linehan 

Disability inclusion :    Colleen Wilkinson