Careers News

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Welcome to the new school year! No matter your pathway this year, we encourage you to read the career newsletter and emails, meet with careers staff throughout the year, engage in opportunities such as work experience, open days, and excursions, and be curious and excited about your post school pathways. 

YEAR 12 STUDENTS

EARLY ENTRY - UNIVERSITY

No doubt you’ve heard the term ‘early entry’ and you’re keen to apply for programs. Early entry enables universities to look at factors other than just the ATAR when making course offers. 

It's important to know the following:

Early entry programs are different at each university. There are different application methods, and different application dates. Each program takes different criteria into consideration. These could include:

• A soft skills statement
• Year 11 results
• A recommendation from your school
• A personal statement
• History of community service/leadership

Some early entry programs are designed to give applicants ‘unconditional offers’. This usually means a course offer that is ATAR and study score free. Others have conditions such as meeting a guaranteed ATAR and meeting minimum study scores. Details about individual university programs will come out later in the year. Alternatively, you can visit university websites to find out about their early entry programs.

AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE FORCE

ADF Gap Year Program

Year 12 students will soon be able to apply for the ADF Gap Year program. Students will spend an exciting 12-months in the Navy, Army or Air Force, and get paid for meaningful work while travelling around Australia, gaining skills for life, and making lifelong friends. To start the application process, you can book the YOU (Your Options Unlimited) session early. This is the first step in the recruitment process. For information and to book, visit http://bit.ly/2Tyn8Yp 

GAP YEAR PROGRAMS

A gap year is commonly taken by Year 12 graduates who would like to delay the start of their university or TAFE course or apprenticeship/traineeship. The year provides a fantastic opportunity for graduates to participate in volunteering or overseas programs. Year13 has put together a gap year guide of exciting ideas, 

https://year13.com.au/articles/what-gap-year-guide and weblinks for travel opportunities, https://year13.com.au/explore/travel 

MEDICINE, DENTISTRY, ORAL HEALTH

If you are in Year 12 and plan to apply for medicine, dentistry and/or oral health to start in 2024, you may need to sit the UCAT ANZ (University Clinical Aptitude Test). You will sit the test mid-year and selected universities use your UCAT ANZ results as part of the selection process, in conjunction with your ATAR and Year 12 results, and in some cases an interview. You will only have one chance to sit the UCAT ANZ this year. It will cost you $325 to sit the test, or $199 concession, and you will be able to receive your results straight away.

Please go to www.ucat.edu.au for more information about the UCAT ANZ, to see if you have to sit the test, and to register for the test. Registrations open on Wednesday 1 March. 

YEAR 11 & 12 STUDENTS

MARINE SCIENCE WORK EXPERIENCE

Experience 6-days as a marine scientist with The University of Tasmania. Year 11 and 12 students are invited to apply for this incredible program that aims to introduce students to temperate marine biology. 24 students will spend a week at Maria Island and there are 14 scholarships available to cover flights, accommodation, meals, and transfers. For information and to register your interest, visit http://bit.ly/3JGDVEd 

ALL STUDENTS

UNIVERSITY COURSE SEARCH TOOLS

Course Seeker 

There are many university courses at various institutions across Australia. It can be a daunting task to research your options, but the Course Seeker website has been designed to make this an easy process for you. It contains a national course comparison tool which enables students to search, select and compare higher education courses and filter search results by ATAR, study area and location, www.courseseeker.edu.au 

View course ATARs

If you would like view the ATAR profiles for university courses for each state, you can do this by using the course search functions on state based Tertiary Admission Centres. Students will be able to view the lowest ATAR and lowest selection rank (ATAR inclusive of equity and academic bonus points) to receive an offer for the 2023 intake. Course ATARs can be used as a guide when planning for post school studies. It’s important to note that as selection ranks are based on the demand for a course, they may rise or fall for the 2024 intake. Use the following websites to access up to date information.

APPRENTICESHIPS/TRAINEESHIPS

Apprenticeships and traineeships are excellent post school options. They are the perfect option for students who enjoy hands-on learning, would like to gain amazing skills, and would like to have a qualification that is recognised anywhere in Australia. Gap year traineeships are excellent for graduates who would like to gain industry skills and a qualification before starting university study and also for grads who aren’t sure what pathway they would like to take in the future. 

It's a great idea to get as much work experience as possible to increase your competitiveness for employment, work out the best industry for you, and to create networks and contacts. See your work experience coordinator for information. Australian Apprenticeship Pathways have developed an excellent four-step guide to assist you to start planning - www.aapathways.com.au 

Employment 

If you are keen to find a casual job, now is the perfect time to start looking for employment opportunities. The following are resources to get you started. 

Excellent job seeking resources

For job seeking tips, and resume/cover letter templates, check out the resources at Youth Central- www.youthcentral.vic.gov.au 

Rights and responsibilities

Know your rights and responsibilities when starting a new job, www.fairwork.gov.au 

Tax File Number (TFN)

If you don’t have a TFN, you will need to apply for one via the Australian Tax Office - www.ato.gov.au/Individuals/Tax-file-number/ 

Learn about safety in the workplace

It’s very important to understand safety in the workplace. Learn how to stay safe at work - www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/young-workers 

INTERESTED IN A CAREER WITH THE VICTORIA POLICE?

Victoria Police has four different roles available for students who might be interested in pursuing a career in policing.

• Police Officer
• Protective Services Officer
• Police Custody Officer
• Victorian Public Servant

For a brief overview of each role and to watch recruitment videos, visit - https://bit.ly/2N5vhUu

Michael Harms 

Careers Coordinator