In this issue

• Virtual Events
• Competitions
• Important Dates
• Webinars

Careers News | Issue 8, 19 June 2020

CAREERS NEWS

Webinars, virtual tours, one on one chats… it is all happening in June and July! During these holidays, jump online to find out about courses, careers and lots more.

Happy and relaxing holidays to everyone – have fun!

Mrs Deb Cumming
Head of Careers

The University of Melbourne – Meet Melbourne Live

The University of Melbourne recently ran a series of webinars for prospective students. If you missed the previous information sessions for the course areas below, you can watch recordings.
• Agriculture and Food Science
• Health
• Law
• Architecture, Building, Planning and Design
• Science
• Engineering
• Visual and Performing Arts
• Music
• Education
• Veterinary Medicine
• Commerce
• IT and Computer Science
You can watch the webinars by visiting, http://bit.ly/2TJWmxa

Australian Catholic University – Talk with Industry series

Australian Catholic University is running the following online sessions for prospective students:
JULY
2 Talk with exercise scientists and physiotherapists
Information and RSVP: https://bit.ly/2XwbkYr

UCAT ANZ preparation programs

MedEntry: You can view a free recording of the 2020 MedEntry UCAT bootcamp video here, https://bit.ly/3cLbrFR

UCAT two-week express challenge: UCAT Masterclass is running a two-week express challenge. You can find information at, https://bit.ly/36NKEqr

Monash Indigenous Winter Camp

The Indigenous Winter Camp aims to provide Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students from Years 10 to 12 with an in-depth insight into university life, while focusing on team-building, meeting new people, culture, confidence building and health and wellbeing.

Monash is running a virtual three-part Winter Camp series in July. For information and to register visit, https://bit.ly/3gHAlsx

Webinars

Why Years 9 and 10 Matter: Pathways to Harvard, Oxford and Beyond
Learn how to start paving your path to top US and UK universities in Year 9 and 10 through subject selection, co-curricular activities and more. Hosted by Crimson Education Australia Country Manager and Harvard grad, Shori Hijikata.
When: Saturday 20 June
Information and RSVP: https://bit.ly/3chLNYh

How to become a pilot
Basair is running sessions for prospective students on how to become a pilot. The webinars will provide information on the courses offered at Basair, as well as answer questions about how to become a pilot (covering cost, study pathway and more).
When: 22 and 25 June 2020 (repeated)
Information and RSVP: https://bit.ly/370jMUp

Resources Engineering – Mining and Renewable Energy
Are you passionate about ensuring we will have the resources we need for our future industry and society? Then Monash Resources Engineering, ranked in the top ten worldwide for both Mining and Renewable Energy, could be for you (Academic Ranking of World Universities 2019).
Join Monash for an online presentation to learn more about this exciting field and its many career opportunities on Thursday 30 July from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm, https://bit.ly/3cmoxIP

Have you considered vocational education and training (VET)?

Have you considered pursuing vocational education after school?
Research shows that four out of five parents would prefer their child to go to university after school over vocational education and that many young people and parents do not understand the benefits of vocational education and training (such as TAFE, apprenticeships and traineeships).
2017 Australian research suggests that:
• Nine out of the ten top occupations predicted to have the most jobs growth are in vocational training areas.
• The median full-time income for a vocational education graduate is $56,000 versus $54,000 for someone with a bachelor degree.
• Nearly eight in ten vocational education graduates have a job soon after training versus about seven in ten university graduates; and
• More than nine in ten trade apprentices have jobs after they finish their training.
You can read the research report at this link, https://bit.ly/2l0YzlR

Study security studies at university

Are you interested in humanities, politics, foreign affairs and law? Have you considered studying security studies? The following are examples of courses you can study:

Australian National University, Canberra
Bachelor of International Security Studies. Excellent double degrees include Asian Studies, European Studies, International Relations, Political Science, Laws (Honours), and Criminology. You can complete a Diploma of Languages on the side of the degree, http://bit.ly/2mVTXgg

University of Canberra
Bachelor of Arts majoring in National Security. Excellent second majors include Justice Studies; Management, Governance and Policy; Politics and International Relations; Law and Society; and Australian Politics and Public Policy. Excellent double degrees include Media and Public Affairs, and Laws, http://bit.ly/2r9zabf

Monash University, Clayton
Master of International Relations (specialising in Governance and Security or Political Violence and Counter Terrorism). You will need to complete a Bachelor degree first. Ideal courses are Criminal Justice, Law, International Relations, International Studies, https://bit.ly/2R107LZ

Business and Economics at Australian National University

Australian National University College of Business and Economics (CBE) offer a wide range of business, economics and commerce degrees and majors. The college has developed downloadable webinars about their CBE programs. You can download the webinars at, https://bit.ly/3dOgm9x

The college is also offering virtual one-on-one appointments with secondary students to provide them information, clarity and reassurance regarding their decision to study business and economics degrees at Australian National University. You can book an appointment time at, https://bit.ly/2AOFJd1

Interested in working with people?

Would you like a career where you can help people but are not sure which university degree to do? Charles Sturt University has developed a free online taster course that will help you find the right path, so you can make a difference. You can do the whole twenty-hour course or navigate to the information most relevant to you. For information visit, https://bit.ly/3dPH8yC

Medicine at La Trobe University/The University of Melbourne

Exciting news for regional students! La Trobe University and The University of Melbourne offer a Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Medical)/Doctor of Medicine pathway program. For the 2021 intake, students will be able to apply for the Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Medical) via the Aspire Early Admissions Program. Students who are accepted into the program and achieve an ATAR of at least eighty and meet subject prerequisites, will be guaranteed an interview.
Information on the course, http://bit.ly/2VYOzgJ
Information on Aspire, http://bit.ly/2v9WOLN

Nursing at Charles Sturt University

Congratulations to Charles Sturt! This year marks the fortieth anniversary of the university delivering nursing and midwifery courses to regional students. Hear from some of their passionate graduates who have hit the ground running as job-ready professionals, https://bit.ly/2AkPuiW

Wildlife Conservation

Passionate about wildlife conservation? You may like to explore the following courses as examples of what you can study at university:

La Trobe University, Bachelor of Science (Wildlife and Conservation Biology), http://bit.ly/242qe30

Deakin University, Bachelor of Environmental Science (Wildlife and Conservation Biology), http://bit.ly/2dzOt9e

For other vocational and higher education courses, search the Good Universities Guide, http://bit.ly/1N6a3Pk

Australian Defence Force – Gap Year program

The Australian Defence Force Gap Year program provides an opportunity for young Australians who have finished Year 12 to experience military training and lifestyle whilst gaining new skills and pay over their Gap Year in the Army, Navy or Air Force. You will earn more than $45,000, have subsidised accommodation and full medical and dental coverage. The following roles still have spaces for applicants:

Army
• Warehouse Coordinator

Air Force (applications close in June)
• Administration Assistant
• Airbase Protection and Security
• Airfield Defence Guard
• Aviation Support Technician

Navy (applications close 31 July)
• Electronics Engineer
• Electronics Engineering Submariner
• Helicopter Pilot
• Marine Engineer
• Marine Engineer Submariner
• Maritime Aviation Warfare Officer
• Maritime Logistics Officer
• Maritime Warfare Officer
• Maritime Warfare Officer Submariner
• Sailor

For more information and to start your application go to, http://bit.ly/1dVvxxV

Careers in Economics

Why study economics? Careers With STEM hit up a team from the country’s biggest employer of economists – The Reserve Bank of Australia and asked them how they landed their roles, what they studied at secondary school and why their current gigs are so awesome, https://bit.ly/2AlhDqj

What careers are there in economics? Careers With STEM and The Reserve Bank of Australia have developed a free eight-page careers e-magazine just for you! Download it at, https://bit.ly/3h8AlC7

University early entry programs (Year 12)

The following are examples of early admission programs that are now open for the 2021 intake:

VICTORIA
La Trobe University
Aspire Early Admissions Program
Applications close 31 August 2020, http://bit.ly/2v9WOLN

NEW SOUTH WALES
University of New England
Direct Early Entry Program
Applications close Friday 25 September 2020, https://bit.ly/39H4iVo

TASMANIA
University of Tasmania
Schools Recommendation Program
Various dates for close of applications, https://bit.ly/2WjIGKX

MULTIPLE STATES
Australian Catholic University
Community Achievers Program
Various closing dates for each campus, https://bit.ly/2KjeSqJ

Australian Catholic University
Passion for Business
Passion for Law
https://bit.ly/39y07e6

Southern Cross University (program 1)
Transition to Uni
Various closing dates, https://bit.ly/3eyFmTb

Southern Cross University (program 2)
STAR Early Offer
Applications close in September, https://bit.ly/2AADGZO

New early entry program
2021 Swinburne University Early Entry Program
Swinburne has just announced a new early entry program for the 2021 intake! Offers will be made on a recommendation from your school and will be ‘ATAR free’. You will still need to complete Year 12 and meet subject prerequisites but in the words of Swinburne, “this isn’t an easy way out, it’s a determined person’s way forward”.
How do I apply?
Step 1: Check that your course is eligible and that you meet the subject prerequisites.
Step 2: Ask your school to fill out the recommendation form. Your school will make an assessment based on your past results and capacity for tertiary study.
Step 3: In August/September, add your course/s to your VTAC preference list. Your career adviser will talk to you about the order of courses on your list.
If your school agrees to recommend you and if you achieve a minimum English study score of twenty, meet other subject prerequisites and complete Year 12, you will receive a guaranteed offer.
For a list of eligible courses, to download the recommendation form and to register your interes go to, https://bit.ly/2UMKGtT

Competitions

Creative Arts
Bright Awards – run by Billy Blue College of Design, Torrens University. Entries are now open for students in Years 10 to 12 and their school to win monetary prizes to help kick start creative dreams, https://bit.ly/37w7Auy

Film and Japanese
Video Matsuri Contest. You will produce a short film that includes the Japanese language, https://bit.ly/2BaMqWY

Wildlife Photography
2020 Crikey! Magazine Photography Competition. This is a partnership between Crikey! Magazine and the Australia Zoo, https://bit.ly/2ACCKV2

Science Writing
University of NSW Bragg Student Prize for Science Writing. For students in Years 7 to 10. In eight hundred words, you will describe some scientific research that has delivered a solution that you believe could change the future for our planet. The theme is ‘The Big Ideas Saving the Planet’, https://bit.ly/3eZJ8VJ

Technology Scholarship

Westpac Young Technologist Scholarship
This is a fantastic scholarship for students applying for technology related degrees at one of the following universities:
• RMIT University
• University of Wollongong
• Western Sydney University
• Queensland University of Technology
• Murdoch University
The Careers Department has information about the scholarship and profiles of previous recipients on their website. Go to, https://bit.ly/2BeteHz

Employment resources

Do you need a Tax File Number (TFN)? If you are planning to get a job or if you would like to study at university or TAFE next year, you will need a TFN. You will need to apply for a TFN – these are not issued automatically. To start the application process go to, http://bit.ly/2aLCSjJ

Find out about your rights at work: Learn about your rights, responsibilities, how to resolve issues in the workplace and rules about unpaid work, https://bit.ly/1Svl7DP

Learn about safety in the workplace: Your rights and responsibilities, https://bit.ly/2K2AYPK and how to stay safe, https://bit.ly/2VA24j5

Interesting STEM articles

Space careers – looking for an ‘outta this world’ STEM career?
The space industry in Australia is taking off and our space hub is full of exciting opportunities. Keep up-to-date on industry news and be inspired by real people with the coolest of space jobs, https://bit.ly/2Y2MkJW

Careers in economics
Economics researcher Calvin He was inspired by the Global Financial Crisis in school – now he helps the Reserve Bank of Australia answer big questions about the economy, https://bit.ly/2C8rhgp

Why our cities need your IT and design skills
Information technology, engineering and design are merging into new and exciting career areas improving our cities and communities. Here is how to get skilled up and land a job, https://bit.ly/2N3eRsw

Careers With STEM Job Kits
Careers With STEM have created free downloadable job kits for Software Engineer and Machine Learning Engineer. You can download the kits at, https://bit.ly/30Xtcz1

Monash University – Medicine and Health

The Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Science has developed two videos for rural students interested in applying for medicine at Monash. Boost your chances of getting into medicine, https://bit.ly/3d72BSm

New Monash Rural End-to-End Program, https://bit.ly/2BbJwRO

You can also view videos of Monash students studying courses such as nursing, midwifery, biomedicine, radiography and medicine, https://bit.ly/3hrThvP

Creative arts and media

JMC Academy. JMC offer courses in:
• Animation
• Audio Engineering and Sound Production
• Contemporary Music Performance
• Design (Visual Communication)
• Entertainment Business Management
• Film and Television Production
• Game Design
• Songwriting
The academy recently held a virtual open day and have made recordings from the day available for prospective students and their families to access. Visit, https://bit.ly/2zEN3ro

Open Days

This year the majority of TAFE and higher education institutes will run their open days online. The following are examples of universities that have released their open dates:

La Trobe University
Melbourne, Sunday 2 August
Regional campuses, Sunday 23 August
Register, http://bit.ly/3chXyPA

University of Wollongong
Saturday 8 August
Register, http://bit.ly/2I1SrFp

RMIT University
Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 August
Register, https://bit.ly/2UIPlwV

Victoria University and Victoria Polytechnic
Saturday 15 August
Register, https://bit.ly/3ddCGIV

Deakin University
Sunday 16 August
Register, http://bit.ly/2vebI3X

The University of Melbourne
Sunday 16 August
Register, http://bit.ly/39I2xaJ

Australian National University
Saturday 22 August
Register, https://bit.ly/30M7j5j

The Australian School of Business, University of NSW

The Australian School of Business posts regular videos to their YouTube channel that provide updates on what is going on in the faculty and gives insights into a key business issue each week. To search the YouTube channel go to, http://bit.ly/1ENyXZp

Upcoming virtual events

Take a virtual tour of the Federation University
Use this link for information on how to take a three hundred and sixty-degree tour of the following areas at the Ballarat Campus: General campus tour, Nursing labs, Science and Engineering buildings, and the Visual and Performing Arts facilities, http://bit.ly/2ssWx36

InspirED Virtual Careers Expo
Students and their families will be able to:
• Connect with universities
• Visit virtual booths from over 80 University and Higher Education providers!
• Ask live questions or book a video chat with student advisers
• Early admission information, scholarship applications and other relevant topics
Date: 17 to 21 June, 2020
Information and RSVP: https://bit.ly/2AcILrD

Charles Sturt University
Charles Sturt Advantage: This early entry program is now open and seventy-seven courses are eligible! Assessments are based on your ‘soft skills’ such as empathy and resilience, https://bit.ly/2UmOlgT
Charles Sturt are running an information seminar on the Advantage program for prospective students and their families.
Date: Tuesday 23 June, 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Information and RSVP: https://bit.ly/2YHCgFr

Year 10 Subject Selection Evening: Year 10 students who may be interested in applying for Charles Sturt in the future can participate in this information session about career pathways, assumed knowledge, applications and more.
Date: Wednesday 24 June, 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Information and RSVP: https://bit.ly/3hzHYBB

Discover Deakin Seminars
Deakin University is running the following online information sessions for prospective students:
JUNE
22 Software Engineering
23 Biomedical Science
25 Environment
JULY
4 Teaching
15 Medical Imaging
20 Occupational Therapy
21 Public Health and Health Promotion
22 Optometry
23 Nursing and Midwifery
27 Exercise and Sport Science
28 Nutrition Sciences
29 Psychology
30 Health Sciences
Information and RSVP: https://bit.ly/2YIZXi5

Monash University – Online Information Seminars

Monash is hosting online information evenings for prospective students and their families on the following dates in August: 11, 12, 25. To register, https://bit.ly/39GmmOQ

Collarts – Webinar Series

Collarts is running the following online webinars for prospective students:
JUNE
29 Interior Design
30 Fashion and Sustainability
30 Fashion Marketing
JULY
1 Animation and VFX
1 Digital and Social Media
7 Dramatic Arts (Comedy)
7 Screen and Media
8 Music Performance
8 Music Production
9 Audio Engineering
10 Entertainment Management
10 Entertainment Journalism
Information and RSVP: https://bit.ly/2KBApv2

Federation University – Your Fed Future

Federation University is running the following online information sessions for prospective students:
JUNE
22 Study engineering
23 Study nursing
Information and RSVP: https://bit.ly/2WfWfLo
Access recordings of previous webinars on careers, pathways, scholarships and visual arts at, https://bit.ly/3bKOIsq

RMIT University – Discover What’s Next series

RMIT University is running the following online sessions for prospective students:
JUNE
23 Business and Law
25 Engineering
30 Flight Training and Aviation
JULY
2 Science
9 Computer Science and Information Technology
16 Fashion
23 Health and Biomedical Sciences
28 Education and Social Sciences
30 Building and Construction
Information and RSVP: https://bit.ly/2M0UGeg

Torrens University – Interactive Online Workshops

Torrens will be running the following online workshops:
JUNE
22 Hospitality
23 Event Management
23 Nutrition
25 Design and Creative Technology
Information and RSVP: https://bit.ly/37xRNeH