Careers News

For the complete weekly career news please go to the following link: https://www.monivae.com/learning-teaching/careers-learning-pathways

University – early entry programs (Year 12)

Australia National University 

Applications are now open for the direct early entry program and will close Monday 24 May. Selection is based on Year 11 academic results and meeting the service and co-curricular requirements, www.anu.edu.au  

University of New England

Applications are now open for the direct early entry program and will close Friday 17 September. Selection will be based on a recommendation from your school, www.une.edu.au

La Trobe University 

Applications are now open for the La Trobe Aspire Early Admissions Program. Selection will be based on a statement about your history of volunteering or leadership, www.latrobe.edu.au/study/aspire 

Victoria University 

Applications are now open for the VU Guaranteed program (for selected schools). Selection is based on how you answer 4 questions, https://bit.ly/2Kw3ND6 

 Charles Sturt University 

Applications for the Charles Sturt Advantage Program will open Monday 3 May. Selection will be based on a statement about your soft skills and your Year 11 grades, 

https://bit.ly/2UmOlgT 

Careers in STEM

Quiz – what’s your animal science job?

Animal lovers rejoice! You can pair your passion with science and score yourself a cool STEM job working with creatures furry, feathery and everything in between. Let's find out which area of animal science suits you best, https://bit.ly/32PYqaL

Quiz – what’s your science career?

From astrophysicist to zoologist, there's a whole A-Z of science careers out there. This quiz will help you find your perfect fit, https://bit.ly/3sV1xZR

Careers with STEM YouTube channel

From live webinar recordings to interviews with incredible STEM peeps killing it in their careers, our YouTube channel is where the best STEM videos live. Why not give Netflix a break this weekend and binge on these videos instead! https://bit.ly/2QYIcth 

TAFE or trades versus university

Uni not for you? Enrolling in a three-year bachelor’s degree isn’t the only way to land an awesome career in STEM! There are loads of alternative pathways that equip grads with the immediate skills needed to score a job, https://careerswithstem.com.au/vetcourses/

Victoria Police

Recruitment video

Interested in a career with Victoria Police? They have developed a 20-minute information video for prospective applicants. The video covers recruitment information for the following four employment areas:

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

Access the video via https://bit.ly/3tWsH3M

Information sessions.

For career information sessions dates, visit 

www.police.vic.gov.au/police-information-sessions

Year13 Careers Expo

Finding your dream job has never been easier.

The Year13 Expo lets you find a career you’re genuinely passionate about without even having to get out of bed.  Over the course of the week, you’ll hear from experts, chat with influencers and explore all of your post-school options at our digital careers expo that you can access from anywhere you have internet. Oh, plus there is a $10,000 competition running! The Expo will run between 17 – 21 May. For information and to register your place, go to https://year13.com.au/expo/year13-expo-2021

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 between 17 May – 28 June for the 2022 intake.

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

Upcoming Career Events

Deakin University – Discover Deakin

Deakin University is hosting online seminars for prospective students in May. The seminars will showcase courses at the University. More events will run during June. For information and to RSVP, visit https://bit.ly/2Phjwfa

JMC Academy – Sound Engineering

JMC Academy are offering free audio and sound engineering mentoring sessions to Year 9 -12 students in May. For information and to register, visit https://bit.ly/3aGVtxv 

Australia National University

Book a study consultation: book a 30-minute phone call or video conference to discuss your study options with Australia National University course adviser Clara Hill, https://bit.ly/3tVOOHy

Collarts – Open Day

Collarts is a creative media college located in the Melbourne area. The institute is running on online open day on Saturday 8 May. You will be able to listen to detailed information sessions and ask teachers and student advisers questions via Live Chat. For information and to register, visit www.collarts.edu.au/open-day 

Australian Catholic University – get course advice

Option 1: Book a 30-minute phone call or video conference to discuss your study options with an Australian Catholic University course adviser, https://bit.ly/2QYwkYq 

Option 2: Book a guided campus tour with a course at adviser. This is an excellent way to combine a tour of the campus you are interested in and also get advice on the courses you are interested in, https://bit.ly/32rlywe 

Charles Sturt University

Medicine Information Evening: prospective students can participate in a virtual information evening about the undergraduate medicine program at Charles Sturt University. The event will run on Tuesday 4 May. Book via https://engage.csu.edu.au/medicine-info-nights

Book a study consultation: book a 30-minute phone call or video conference to discuss your study options with a Charles Sturt University course adviser,  https://study.csu.edu.au/contact-us/consult 

Medicine and Dentistry

Year 12 students planning to apply for medicine and/or dentistry for the 2022 intake may be required to sit the UCAT ANZ test. Applications are now open to register for the test - www.ucat.edu.au 

The following companies are running webinars and preparation programs in May:

National Institute of Education, www.nie.edu.au

MedEntry, www.medentry.edu.au 

RMIT University – Discover What’s Next

RMIT University is running online information sessions for prospective students in May.

These are events not to be missed as you will receive up to date information for the 2022 intake and you will have the opportunity to ask questions about courses. For information and to register for sessions, go to www.rmit.edu.au/events

The University of Melbourne 

The University of Melbourne is hosting the following Meet Melbourne online seminars for prospective students in April and May. The seminars will showcase courses at the University.

April

May

To RSVP, visit https://bit.ly/3egroGe

Mr. Michael Harms 

Careers Coordinator