Careers News 

Compass Career News 

Here's a summary of the latest Career News updates with the full Careers Newsletter below.

Items in the 4 August 2023 Career News – 

• Dates to Diarise in Term 3        
• Bachelor of Oral Health at the University of Melbourne             
• New Bachelor of Human Rights at ACU 
• University Programs Accredited by Dietitians Australia 
• Victoria Police Recruitment Pop-Up – Exciting Recruitment Update      
• Engineering Degrees in Victoria in 2023           
• Snapshot of Victoria University (VU) in 2023

Items in the 11 August 2023 Career News – 

• Dates to Diarise in Term 3 
• News from ACU 
  • Bachelor of Physiotherapy through the ACU Guarantee
  • Bachelor of Educational Studies
• Victorian Careers & Employment Expo 
• Winter Discovery Nights at Box Hill Institute 
• Courses offered by AIM – Melbourne Campus in 2023 
• Studying a Common First Year in Engineering 
• Studying the Bachelor of Applied Innovation with another Degree at Swinburne University 
• New Design (Architecture)/Property and Real Estate Double Degree at Deakin University 
• Bachelor of Business Administration at Monash University 
• Difference between an Apprenticeship and Traineeship 
• Graphic, Fine Arts, Interior & Visual Design Degrees in Victoria in 2023 
• Snapshot of CQU – Melbourne Campus in 2023

VTAC application webinar recordings available

Watch this Applicant applying through VTAC webinar to learn about making a VTAC application in 2023 including searching courses, pathways and preferences. 

Watch VTAC’s 2023 Applicants applying for SEAS and Scholarships webinar to understand the process of applying for special consideration through their Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS) and for VTAC Scholarships.

All Year 12 Domestic students are eligible to apply to SEAS Category 1 and need to check other SEAS categories to see if they’re eligible and what evidence is required. VTAC SEAS and Scholarships applications close 6 October (5pm) but supporting evidence should be uploaded to VTAC by 15 September (last day of Term 3) to allow time for VTAC to review these documents. Year 12s must carefully follow the instructions given by VTAC as they complete their SEAS and Scholarships applications to start organising any supporting documents requested by VTAC. Refer to VTAC’s advice on providing evidence and a statement of support plus giving this Providing a statement of support fact sheet to the person writing the supporting statement. And a REMINDER to Year 12s to submit a VTAC course application now to gain access to SEAS and Scholarships applications in their VTAC account and to pay the minimal fee of $55 due 28 September (instead of late fee from $140 to $180). After submitting a course application Year 12s can go back in to their VTAC account to change courses listed and resubmit their course application as many times as needed up to close of Change of Preference on 13 December 2023 (except early closing courses). Year 12s are to use the VTAC app info tab in the Careers channel on Teams for guidance on applying through VTAC.

REMINDER: VTAC information webinars for students and parents

VTAC will be running free webinars to assist both applicants and the school community in understanding various topics relevant to making a VTAC application. Those supporting a Year 12 student during the VTAC application period are encouraged to attend and can find a list of available webinars including links to register below and on the VTAC website here: www.vtac.edu.au/events

REMINDER: Tertiary Open Days running up to early September

Attending Open Day events is a must for prospective tertiary students and their families as they provide unique and valuable opportunities to explore tertiary course options, learn more about courses of interest from academics and current students, whilst checking out the tertiary institution's facilities and services. Any student considering tertiary study in the next few years are encouraged to attend Open days – they are a great investment of your time and preparing beforehand will see you benefit the most from your Open day experience. See the below document for a list of 2023 Open Days with advice on Getting the most out of an Open Day.

Casper test – tertiary course admission requirement

The Casper test is an admission requirement for Victorian undergraduate Teacher education courses, some interstate Veterinary Science courses and the Curtin Uni undergraduate Medicine course for 2024 entry* VTAC provides information about the Casper admission test here and in this fact sheet. After you add and submit courses into VTAC course preference list that require additional admission tests such as Casper, you will then receive a message in your VTAC account inbox informing you of this additional course requirement and giving specific instructions on how to proceed – follow these instructions carefully to ensure you’re considered for the course. Details about the Casper test deadlines can be found below and how to prepare for the test can be found at the following links: Test Prep and FAQs – see Preparing for Casper and Casper Test day tips.

Dates and Fees

• VIC undergrad Teacher education courses – refer to test dates for VTAC applicants (not for direct applicants) and note last test date is 12 November 2023 to be considered in VTAC’s first December offer round.
• Check each undergraduate Veterinary Science course for their specific test date deadlines.
• *Curtin University undergraduate Medicine course has final test date of 15 September 2023 and further info about applying to Curtin's undergrad Medicine course is provided to Year 12s in the Interstate app info tab at the top of the Class of 2023 Careers channel on Teams.

La Trobe Aspire Early Entry program drop-in sessions – every Wednesday at 4pm during August

In this drop-in session run by La Trobe University, you’ll find out exactly what goes into writing a successful Aspire application. Attend one of these sessions to get one-on-one support from an Aspire representative who can give you tips on what to include in your application and how to best explain your achievements. Find out more and make a booking here.

ACU Guarantee (early offer) and Elite Athlete and Performer Program open for applications from Year 12s

ACU Guarantee is an early offer program designed to help Year 12 students secure a place at ACU before sitting their final exams. Successful applicants will receive an early conditional offer and the ATAR requirement removed. Applying to the ACU guarantee requires students to upload their Year 11 results, as well as a maximum of three personal statements addressing the categories in the ACU Guarantee portal. These statements are optional (not compulsory), although they can increase the likelihood of being awarded an early offer – visit the Application FAQs for more details. Applications close Monday 18 September 2023. Offers are made in rounds and refer to the offer FAQs for deadlines. Students must also make a VTAC course application and list the ACU early offer course.

ACU knows it can be difficult to balance university study, training and performing. That’s why their elite athletes and performers have access to the Elite Athlete and Performer Program (EAPP) that provides a range of benefits and support to help balance students’ academic and active lives. Learn more about this program here to check your eligibility and how to apply using their step-by-step application guide.

Spring into Monash: Indigenous camp 2023 – applications now open

Monash University invites Indigenous students from Year 10 to 12 based in Victoria to experience university life and learn more about the supports available at Monash. The Spring Camp aims to provide Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students in Years 10–12 an in-depth insight into university life, while focusing on team-building, motivation, meeting new people, culture, confidence building and health and well-being. For more details click here and register using this online form.

Access the Virtual ADFA Open Day experience now

The Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) comes to you in 2023 with the Virtual ADFA Open Day now live. Visit the site now for interviews with ADFA alumni, ADFA trainee officers and UNSW Canberra academic staff and learn what it’s like to study and live at ADFA. Plus, head to the What’s On section to see what live events are happening at Open Day, which you can tune into online or attend in-person on Saturday 19th August.

New careers video series: Ask an Economist

Just launched, RBA’s new Ask an Economist video series features a group of young economists sharing their thoughts on questions commonly asked by students, regarding careers in economics and the benefits of studying it. Students with an interest in economics and considering a career in this field are encouraged to explore these economics videos shared by RBA here.

Clarissa Jacques RPCDP

Careers & Pathways Coordinator