Careers & Transitions
Careers Corner Weekly
Events 8th May to 21st May
Contact: For any questions, please email Mr Stephen Kernutt.
AVCAT Scholarships
AVCAT scholarships, including the Long Tan Bursary, are tertiary scholarships for the children and grandchildren of Australian ex-serving veterans. Scholarships are $4,000–$6,000 per year, for up to three years.Applications open on 18 August 2023, Vietnam Veterans' Day, and close at midnight AEDT on 31 October 2023.
Applicants must be:
- Enrolled or planning to enrol in a full-time course for one or more academic year’s duration at a university, TAFE, or RTO in 2024
- The child, stepchild, foster child, or grandchild of an Australian ex-serving veteran
- An Australian citizen or permanent resident
- In receipt of, or eligible to receive, a means-tested Commonwealth educational payment – Youth Allowance, ABSTUDY, Austudy or Veterans' Children Education Scheme (VCES) in 2024
Notre Dame University's Young Achievers Early Offer Program is now open!
Defence Work Experience Program
Upcoming Openings for Term 2, 2023
The Defence Work Experience Program provides opportunities for young Australians interested in a career at Defence to gain exposure to the type of work that is available. There is a range of exciting programs for term 2:
Army: Day in the Life of a Soldier – Irwin Barracks
(Thursday, June 15)
Navey: Naval Gazing – Naval Careers Experience (HMAS Stirling)
(Monday, 10 - Wednesday, 12 July)
Air Force: Familiarisation (RAAF Pearce)
(Tuesday, 20 June)
Criteria of Entry:
- Opportunities are available for both secondary and tertiary students
- Participants must be 15-24 years of age at the time of the placement
- Must be Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Contact:
Phone: 08 6459 4069
Mobile: 0448 260 615
Email: wa.workexperienceprogram@defence.gov.au
Websites: www.defenceyouth.gov.au or www.defence.gov.au/workexperience
In Focus Career News
May Edition
Finding your right career is about your soul. It is about your identify. It’s about connecting with where you belong. Find out what's coming up this month below.
Meet Melbourne Perth is back!
The University of Melbourne are visiting the Mercure Hotel Perth on Thursday 18 May 2023 from 6pm-8pm to meet with prospective undergraduate students like you to discuss your study options and the exciting campus life that awaits at Melbourne.
You’ll have the chance to learn more about how the Melbourne curriculum supports you to explore your passions, entry requirements, scholarships, our University Accommodation options and ask us any questions you may have. Places are limited, don’t miss this opportunity to uncover your Melbourne future. We look forward to meeting you in Perth. For more information and to register, see below.