Careers News
News from VTAC
To assist with planning, the key dates below for the next application cycle are now available.
Applications open: 9am, Monday 7 August 2017
Timely applications close: 5pm, Thursday 28 September 2017
Release of ATAR and VCE results: 7am, Friday 15 December
Release of Round 1 offers: Wednesday 17 January
ADF GAP Year
The ADF Gap Year program provides an opportunity for young Australians, who have finished Year 12 (or equivalent) and are aged between 17 and 24, to experience military training and lifestyle whilst gaining new skills and pay over their Gap Year. The life skills and job training that students acquire during their Gap Year experience will be valuable regardless of what career you ultimately undertake. Gap Year opportunities are available in the Navy, Army and Air Force.
The GAP Year will commence in January/February 2018 and the jobs available are Navy Gap Year, Army Gap Year (Administration Clerk, Artilleryman, Driver, Rifleman, and Unit Quartermaster) and Air Force Gap Year. Applications for 2018 open in March! To find out more information about the ADF Gap Year program please visit ADF GAP YEAR
Forensic Medicine
The Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine (VIFM) is hosting a Career Information Afternoon for students in Years 10 -12. It is aimed at providing an insight into the various career options in forensic sciences. Speakers include a forensic pathologist, forensic toxicologist, a mortuary technician, a physician from clinical forensic medicine, and a representative from the Donor Tissue bank of Victoria. The Institute usually only hosts two of these afternoons a year and interested students should register soon as places are limited.
When: Monday 3 April 2017
Time: 12.30pm – 4.00pm
Where: VIFM Lecture Theatre, Coronial Services Centre, 57-63 Kavanagh Street in Southbank
Registration: Complete the registration form found at Career Information Afternoon as soon as possible.
For more information, visit Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine (VIFM) or call (03) 9684 4342.
University of Melbourne
‘Make it Possible with Melbourne’ Series
Senior students should note that during the months of May and June, the University of Melbourne will be hosting a series of free ‘Make it Possible with Melbourne’ Information Sessions (formerly known as the Focus On Series) in the early evening aimed at informing prospective students about the courses on offer; hear from current students, academic staff and recent graduates about what it is like to study that degree or course at Melbourne, and the career and personal development opportunities available to graduates.
Registrations are open, so act quickly! To register click on the links listed below!
Tuesday 16 May
Make it Possible - Biomedicine
Parkville
Wednesday 17 May
Make it Possible - Agriculture
Parkville
Thursday 18 May
Make it Possible - Veterinary Science
Parkville
Tuesday 23 May
Make it Possible - Engineering
Parkville
Wednesday 24 May
Make it Possible - Information Technology
Parkville
Tuesday 30 May
Make it Possible - Science
Parkville
Wednesday 31 May
Make it Possible - Commerce
Parkville
Tuesday 6 June
Make it Possible - Arts
Parkville
Wednesday 7 June
Make it Possible - Design
Parkville
Thursday 8 June
Make it Possible - Law
Parkville
Tuesday 13 June
Make it Possible - Music
Parkville
Tuesday 20 June
Make it Possible - Fine Arts
Parkville
A Day at Melbourne
The University of Melbourne is hosting a special event for Year 10 - 12 students, local and international – and their families, allowing attendees the opportunity to come and explore the Parkville campus and find out more about the range of study options available at the university.
It is a great opportunity to gather information and talk to University staff about all aspects of studying and life at Melbourne. A tour of the Southbank campus will also be included in the program for those who wish to visit the Victorian College of the Arts.
Find out more about:
- Undergraduate degrees and graduate pathways at Melbourne
- Unique opportunities to enrich your degree such as concurrent diplomas and going on exchange and study abroad
- Admissions and entry requirements
- Access Melbourne and Melbourne Scholarships
- Accommodation options
- How parents can help with the transition to university.
Date: Friday 7 April 2017
Time: 9.00am – 3.00pm
Location: Parkville Campus, the University of Melbourne
Registration: Registration is essential – register at A Day at Melbourne.
For more information, email Rod Nelson rodneyn@unimelb.edu.au
Veterinary Science and Hospital Open Day
Prospective students, parents, children, animal lovers and veterinary science buffs — we welcome the whole community to our annual Open Day. The Open Day is an opportunity for prospective students and their parents to speak with veterinary staff, meet current students and learn about the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine graduate program.
Date: Saturday 29 April 2017
Time: 10.00am – 3.00pm
Location: University of Melbourne Veterinary Hospital, 250 Princes Hwy,
Werribee Campus
For more information and to register, visit Veterinary Science Open Day 2017
Industry Insight into Travel and Tourism
William Angliss Institute's Skills and Jobs Centre will be holding an industry insight into the travel and tourism industry.
This free event is designed for anyone interested in pursuing a tourism career who would like to gain first-hand knowledge about the industry from special guests, including Qantas cabin crew staff and William Angliss Institute experts.
When: Thursday 16 March 2017
Time: 4:00pm
Where: William Angliss Institute, 555 La Trobe Street in Melbourne
Please register to attend this free event at Industry Insight into Travel and Tourism
Deakin University Enviro Seminar
Professor Trevor Day, Executive Dean, Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment; Professor Chris Austin, Head of School of Life and Environmental Sciences; and Dr Kelly Miller, Environmental Science Course Director, invite Year 11 and 12 students, teachers and parents, to our upcoming seminar 'Living in a Tiny House: the benefits for society, environment and you!' with guest speaker Darren Hughes.
Australia's expert on Tiny Houses and founder of Tiny Houses Australia, Darren Hughes has built up a global community of over 41,000 followers on Facebook. In fact, Tiny Houses Australia has become the hub of all things 'Tiny' in this country. When he started the community nearly four years ago, there was almost no information about Tiny Houses in Australia. Since then, Darren has seen the interest in Tiny Houses explode with more and more Aussies making the decision to downsize, simplify their lives and build their own Tiny House.
Darren has been interviewed a number of times both here in Australia and internationally, has been featured several times in Tiny House magazine and was a featured speaker at the recent Melbourne and Sydney Home Shows and the National Sustainable Living Festival.
Refreshments will be available following the presentation. Please RSVP your attendance by Tuesday 21 March 2017, places are limited.
If you have any questions, please email
We look forward to welcoming you.