Careers

Year 12 VCE - Tertiary Information Service Event

Year 12 VCE students had the opportunity to attend the TIS - Tertiary Information Service event on Monday 2 May. TIS is an event that promotes further education as an option for secondary students when they leave school. Speakers presented information about what students could expect at university, looked at costs involved, accommodation options, scholarships and supports available.

After the presentation student were able to mingle with representatives from Victorian and New South Wales based universities and TAFE who gave their time to answer student enquires about courses. Lots of undergraduate guides were eagerly taken along with other university branded goodies like pens, drink bottles and USBs. Good luck to those who entered competitions. It was a pleasure to take this enthusiastic bunch of students to this event. 

All Year 12 students are encouraged to make an appointment to see their Careers Practitioner for a Careers Conversation about post Year 12 pathways. Careers staff have had many of these conversations already so if you are keen send them a message via TEAMs to book a time.

ANU - Australian National University visit

GSSC welcomed an Australian National University representative on Tuesday 3 May to talk to students about all the different undergraduate course available there. ANU is located in Canberra. If any Year 12 students are interested in applying for courses starting in 2023 they are advised to apply now and can do this directly with the university itself rather than via UAC. For more information see your careers practitioner.

Year 10 GM VICE Virtual Industry Career Experience

Students who have been studying the Careers elective 'So you want a job' have been participating in GMLLEN’s bespoke, online digital platform activities using special VR headsets. The experience gave students a 3D look at local skills shortages in 6 key industries along with providing information on local training pathways. The aim of this experience is to allow students to make more informed decisions about future career pathways. Lots of fun!

Other Careers News

YEAR 12 STUDENTS:

Early offers for University courses

Apply for university now with early entry offers! These are provisional offers. This means you still need to achieve a certain ATAR and get the prerequisite score in the nominated subjects, but it gives you peace of mind knowing that you have a place in the course you have selected. This in turn gives you a goal and something to aim for with your studies throughout the year. 

Early entry applications are currently available from the following universities:

Australia National University

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

La Trobe University

Applications for the La Trobe University Aspire Early Admission Program are now open and will close in September. The University is hosting an online information session about the program at 5pm Tuesday 10 May www.latrobe.edu.au/study/aspire 

Charles Sturt University 

Round 2 Applications for the Charles Sturt Advantage Program will close Friday 24 June. You could secure a guaranteed offer by late July https://careernews.click/advantage 

University of New England

Applications are now open and will close in September. Selection will be based on a recommendation from your school www.une.edu.au

Note: for most courses at the universities listed, you can start the degree in 2023 or defer your studies until 2024.

ADF Gap Year Program

Applications are now open: Current Year 12 students can apply for a 12-month position in the Air Force, Army or Navy, to begin in 2023. To view the amazing roles on offer and start your application visit https://careernews.click/gapyear 

Medicine and Dentistry

UCAT ANZ

Applications for the UCAT ANZ (University Clinical Aptitude Test) will close on Tuesday 17 May. If you are planning to apply for medicine or dentistry for the 2023 intake, you may be required to sit this test Visit www.ucat.edu.au 

ATAR Notes provides paid tutoring for the UCAT https://atarnotes.com/ 

ALL STUDENTS:

The following two events are running in April/May.

VCE and Careers Expo 2022

Thursday 28 – Saturday 30 April

Caulfield Racecourse, Caulfield

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

Note: the HSC and Careers Expo will be held in June www.hscandcareers.com.au

Victorian Careers Show 2022

Thursday 12 – Saturday 14 May

Melbourne Show Grounds, Ascot Vale. 

For information and to purchase tickets visit www.victoriancareersshow.com.au 

At each event you can attend seminars and speak directly to organisations. You can get information on:

• Resources for the VCE
• Tertiary study, university, TAFE & training courses
• Career advice
• Study advice
• Employment advice & opportunities
• Apprenticeship & traineeship advice
• International exchange & gap year programs
• How to choose Year 10 subjects

Tutoring

ATAR Notes TuteSmart program

Students studying Year 11 and 12 classes may be interested in exploring the ATAR Notes TuteSmart program. Participants can pay to undertake weekly tutoring classes and private tutoring https://tutesmart.com/vce

Research your university & TAFE course options

Tertiary Admission Centres

State-based Tertiary Admission Centres process course applications on behalf of universities, some TAFE institutes, and some private providers. You can research courses, prerequisites, selection criteria and ATAR profiles for the 2022 intake. Courses for the 2023 intake will be updated mid-year but you can use the archived information as a guide. 

Websites are listed below

Victoria             www.vtac.edu.au

NSW/ACT        www.uac.edu.au 

QLD                   www.qtac.edu.au 

SA/NT              www.satac.edu.au      

Tasmania         www.utas.edu.au 

WA                     www.tisc.edu.au 

Australia wide search

Course Seeker is a fantastic website that enables students to explore courses for each state on the one website. You can research courses, prerequisites, selection criteria and ATAR profiles for the 2022 intake. Course information for the 2023 intake will be updated later in the year www.courseseeker.edu.au 

National Security Careers

Do you have what it takes to work in intelligence? 

The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) defends Australia from global threats and advances the national interest by providing foreign signals intelligence, cyber security and offensive Cyber operations, as directed by the Australian Government.  You can work for ASD through university or apprenticeship pathways:

Apprenticeship

Year 12 students can apply for the Australian Government Digital Apprenticeship program for the 2023 intake. Visit https://careernews.click/digital to check for application dates when they are available. 

For information on careers and entry pathways: www.asd.gov.au/careers 

ASD Cyber Security and Robotics Work Experience

Applications are now open for this incredible program running 11 – 15 July in Canberra. Year 11 and 12 students are welcome to apply, as well as high achieving Year 10 students. For information on this unique opportunity visit https://careernews.click/cyber 

Interested in construction?

Complete this short course and go into the draw to win $5000! Year 13 have partnered with Construction Skills Queensland to develop a short course for students interested in pursuing a career in construction called ‘The New-Print of Construction’. You will complete quizzes on the following 4-modules:

• Skills of the industry
• Working in construction
• Making it happen
• Gearing up for the job

One successful applicant will win $5000! For information and to start the program - visit  https://year13.com.au/academy/CSQ 

Dates for your diary

The University of Melbourne - Focus on Melbourne: The University of Melbourne is hosting the following course information seminars for prospective students: 

May

June

For information and to RSVP visit https://careernews.click/focusonmelb 

Meet Melbourne:  The University is hosting information seminars for prospective students at the following locations:

May 31 - Warrnambool 

June  1  - Horsham

June 7   - Bendigo

June  8  - Echuca

For information and to RSVP visit https://careernews.click/meetmelb

Australian Catholic University (ACU)

The University is holding the following online information sessions for prospective students and their families:

ACU regional and remote student information session. Tuesday 10 May - 6pm to 6.30pm

ACU entry and pathways for Year 12 students Tuesday 24 May. 6pm to 6.30pm

Information: www.acu.edu.au/about-acu/events

University of Wollongong

The University is hosting an information session for prospective students and their families at Albury on Wednesday 25 May and an online information session Tuesday 14 June www.uow.edu.au/study/events/ 

Monash University

Course Information Sessions

Monash has a huge range of course information sessions running in May:

Information Evenings

The University is hosting information seminars for prospective students at the following locations in May:

For information and to register your place for the course information sessions and the information evenings visit www.monash.edu/discover/events

JMC Academy – Open Day

JMC Academy is a creative media college located in the Melbourne area. Courses are offered in: 

• animation, game design
• audio engineering & sound production
• contemporary music performance
• design (visual communication)
• entertainment business management
• film & television production
• game design

The institute is running an open day on Saturday 14 May. You will be able to tour the Park Street campus, participate in information sessions, watch live events and demos, and speak to course advisers. For information and to register visit www.jmcacademy.edu.au/events/open-days 

MYSci, Monash University

MYSci is a three-day science program specifically designed for students who are in Year 11 and 12. This program schedule will include:

• hands-on workshops
• access to our Monash teaching facilities
• opportunity to meet research scientists
• exposure to potential career pathways
• activities with the Young Scientists of Australia
• social activities

28 - 30 June 2022

Monash Science Precinct, Clayton campus

Cost: $110 per student

https://shop.monash.edu/mysci-2022.html 

Collarts – Open Day

Collarts is a creative media college located in the Melbourne area. Courses are offered in:

• animation & VFX
• comedy
• audio engineering
• digital & social media
• entertainment journalism
• entertainment management
• fashion marketing, fashion sustainability
• interior design
• music production, music performance
• screen & media. 

The institute is running an on-campus and online open day on Saturday 7 May. For information and to register visit www.collarts.edu.au/open-day 

The Santos Science Experience

Year 9 and 10 students are welcome to apply for the following amazing science programs running this year. Note – places fill very quickly, so please register early:

27 – 29 June: Federation University, Ballarat

6 – 9 July: Swinburne University of Technology

18 – 20 July: Swinburne University of Technology - Wantirna

www.scienceexperience.com.au

RMIT University – Discover What’s Next

As part of their annual Discover What’s Next initiative, RMIT is running the following webinars about their courses for prospective students and their families:

May

June

July

For information and to register your place visit www.rmit.edu.au/events/discover-whats-next 

Victoria Police

Learn about careers in the Victoria Police at an information session. Sessions are running at the following locations in May and June https://careernews.click/police

May 24 - Moonee Valley

May 26 - Bendigo

June  2  - Bundoora

June 24 - Horsham

June 23 - Online

June 28 - Box Hill

Australian Defence Force

The following information sessions are running in May www.defencejobs.gov.au/events

Careers Team

If you need careers advice drop in and see your Neighbourhood Careers Practitioner on Level 1 in the Careers Hub (Near room C115)

NH 1 Biyala – Susan Barr

NH 2 Darnya – Graeme Crosbie

NH 3 Bayuna – Dan Watson

Careers Leader – Natasha Boyko

Partnerships Manager – Mary-Ann Linehan

Industry Engagement Priority Cohorts Coordinator – Colleen Wilkinson