In this issue

Welcome back everyone to an exciting new year of Careers!

It is never too early to start thinking about career ideas, researching your options, developing a career action plan or simply having a discussion with your Career Adviser.

If you are in Year 12, it is essential that you discuss your options with the key people in your life as soon as possible.

Have no idea what you would like to do when you leave school?  No stress!  Do not delay seeing your Career Adviser – now is the perfect time.  Not sure what to say?  Do not worry it is their job to guide you and open up possibilities you may not have considered before.

As a starting point, if you are interested in studying at university or TAFE in the future, it is important you attend open days and plan out your course interests early.

If you are interested in pursuing a traineeship or apprenticeship pathway, it is important that you gain as much industry experience as possible.  You can undertake work experience once you turn fifteen years old.

Seeing your Career Adviser early in the year is important to ensure you can get organised early and to be able to start making links with local employers.

Please read the fortnightly Careers News each week to ensure you keep up to date with upcoming career events and key dates.  Happy reading!

Mrs Deb Cumming
Head of Careers

Casual employment

You can sign up for employment opportunities at the following websites:

Coles,  https://bit.ly/383OETN
IGA Supermarkets,  https://bit.ly/382p4yw
KFC,  https://bit.ly/33N7mM1
Woolworths,  https://bit.ly/2RptgTp
Hungry Jacks,  https://bit.ly/2qkwIU8
Kmart,  https://bit.ly/2Y8U2Rd
Target,  https://bit.ly/2qZ76MZ
McDonald’s,  https://bit.ly/380Uvtb
Bunnings,  https://bit.ly/2LfB2Ls
Donut King,  https://bit.ly/2YbqYIy
Boost Juice,  https://bit.ly/2P36v4I
Red Rooster,  https://bit.ly/2Lf35Le
Myer,  https://bit.ly/2sHiEov
Cotton On,  https://help.cottonon.com/hc/en-us
Sportsgirl,  https://bit.ly/2RfT2cC
Officeworks,  https://bit.ly/361GkCp
Apco,  https://bit.ly/33F09xz

About eighty per cent of all job vacancies are not advertised, so it is crucial that you market yourself to businesses with an excellent resume and cover letter.  Make sure you tell as many people as possible that you are looking for work as often employers rely on ‘word of mouth’ to recruit for their positions.

Job seeking resources:  For excellent job seeking tips and resume/cover letter templates, check out these resources:

Skillsroad, www.skillsroad.com.au  
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 do not have a TFN, you will need to apply for one via the Australian Tax Office,  www.ato.gov.au

Also, check out job options at the Explore Careers website, https://explorecareers.com.au/

Parents/Carers – school to work resources

Supporting your child in preparing for the world of work after school can be a challenge.  Casualisation and globalisation of the workforce and automation and rapid advances in technology will all have an impact on your child’s navigation of the world of work.

The Australian Government has developed resources to support parents through the Future Ready Career Education Portal.  To access the resources go to, https://schooltowork.dese.gov.au/

Upcoming career events

Year13 – Ask Me Anything
Year13 are inviting students to ask them anything about the following career areas:
Business and Entrepreneurship, http://bit.ly/2YHHL77
Accounting and Financial Services, http://bit.ly/3riiqx9

Just click on the above link, submit your questions and a member from Yr13 will get back to you.

Start the school year by setting goals

The HopeFull Institute has developed a set of free worksheets for students covering a range of topics such as:
•  Digital detox
•  Examining stress
•  Goals (general and athletic)
•  Gratitude

To download the worksheets visit, www.thehopefullinstitute.com/free-worksheets/

Careers in International Trade, Freight and Logistics

Learn about this exciting industry by visiting the ‘Make Your Move’ website.  International trade, freight and logistics is a large industry and staff ensure that goods and resources are distributed around the globe.  Through the website you will be able to:
•  Explore profiles of staff working in the industry
•  Learn about job roles
•  Search for jobs
Visit, www.mymv.org

Competitions

Enter competitions to explore your passions and build your resume!

Future Leaders Awards 2021
Future Leaders Awards are now open and there are four categories:
•  Writing (Years 11 and 12)
•  Social Justice (Year 12)
•  Leadership (Year 12)
•  Photography (Year 12)
For information and to apply visit, www.futureleaders.com.au

Young Archie Competition
This is the youth version of the Archibald Prize and is run by the Art Gallery of NSW.  Young people who are passionate about portrait making are encouraged to enter.  For information on the competition and to apply visit, http://bit.ly/36Qhw3d

Wool for School Design Competition
This competition is for young fashion designers.  Students will create clothing items containing at least seventy per cent wool.  For information and to apply for the competition visit,  www.wool4school.com

Interested in pursuing an apprenticeship or traineeship?

Even though you have just started the schooling year, your planning should start now.  Australian Apprenticeship Pathways have developed an excellent four-step guide to assist you to start planning, www.aapathways.com.au

Read through step one and take the work type explorer quiz, download the AusAppPathways app to your phone and complete practice aptitude quizzes to ascertain the level of literacy and numeracy skills you will need for different occupations.

You can also do the following during the year to prepare for an apprenticeship:
•  Meet with your Career Adviser to start planning your professional trade career.
•  Undertake work experience in several fields or with several employers in the same field.  See your Career Adviser for information on how to organise work experience.
•  Contact industry leaders and associations in your fields of interest to ask questions.
•  Contact local apprenticeship centres and/or group training organisations to ask their advice on what makes a competitive apprenticeship applicant.  Use the following website to locate organisations in your local area www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au
•  Work hard in your English and Mathematics classes and VET/technology/science subjects if relevant.  With advances in technology occurring across all apprenticeship fields, it will be crucial that you can read and interpret complex information and instructions and adapt to changes in technology during your apprenticeship and once qualified.
•  Bookmark websites for industries you are interested in to keep up to date with changes to industry technology, skills shortages and events.  For example:
Bricklaying,  http://bit.ly/2DYCwbA
Plumbing,  http://bit.ly/2FK6wnP
ICT,  https://bit.ly/2SaxPj2
Agriculture,  https://bit.ly/36WW9dq
Community Services,  https://bit.ly/2OoUQgS
Rail Careers,  https://bit.ly/36Ruo65
Climate Control,  https://bit.ly/3b8mBo0

What does a Meteorologist do?

According to The Good Careers Guide, a meteorologist forecasts the weather and studies the atmosphere to improve the understanding of climate.  Some of the duties of a meteorologist include:
•  Analysing and interpreting surface, upper-level and other measurements (including satellite images and other remote sensing data about atmospheric conditions).
•  Prepare weather forecasts for the public as well as specific users such as aviation, marine, defence and emergency services.
•  Issue warnings for cyclones, storms, gales, floods, frosts and fire danger.
•  Study climate and identify climatic change.
•  Work with physicists and engineers to develop observation equipment and distribute information on topics such as air pollution.

The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) is the major employer of meteorologists.  A few positions are occasionally available in private companies, the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), universities and state or territory government bodies (mainly environmental agencies).  Most meteorologists are employed in capital cities but some are employed at major airports and Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) bases outside capital cities and further afield (Antarctica, for meteorological consultants and practitioners who provide a private consultancy service to engineers and architects.

To become a meteorologist, students usually have to study Atmospheric Science, Mathematical and Computer Sciences, Mathematics and statistics, Ocean and Climate Sciences or Physics at university.  To get into these courses, students usually need to gain their VCE and have studied subjects such as English, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Earth and Environmental Science, and Physics.  Universities have different prerequisites, so students are encouraged to browse university websites to find out more.  A Bachelor of Science is often the recommended course to get into studies in atmospheric science.

Skills Spiderweb

Different jobs need different skills.  The Skills Spiderweb shows 12 skills that are common across many jobs.  The size of the web shows the level of skill or expertise workers usually need to perform well in their job.  So, the larger the web, the higher the skill level.
Students are encouraged to visit Skills Spiderweb and play with the little drop-down tab and explore the many jobs listed.  Students can learn more about the skills required for particular jobs.  Visit,  Skills Spiderweb

Universities in Western Australia

There are five universities in Western Australia, one of which – the University of Western Australia – is a member of the Group of Eight universities.

1. Curtin University
Curtin University is a large multicultural university.  It has a strong commitment to international engagement with Australia’s third largest international student population.  It maintains campuses in Malaysia and Singapore while also conducting face-to-face teaching in a number of countries.  This cultural diversity adds a rich and valuable dimension to its campus atmosphere and also prepares the graduates to live and work in an increasingly global environment.

Curtin is also fundamentally committed to providing regional education within Western Australia through a number of campuses and education centres spread across the state but also has a campus in Sydney where it offers a range of business courses.  Curtin University recently introduced undergraduate medicine.
Visit Curtin University to find out more.

2. Edith Cowan University (ECU)
Established in 1991, Edith Cowan University (ECU) is a large multi-campus institution serving communities in Western Australia and a significant cohort of international students.  ECU is considered a pioneer in the development of alternative entry pathways to higher education, helping Western Australians reach their potential.
Visit Edith Cowan University (ECU) to find out more.

3. Murdoch University
Murdoch University has more than 18,000 students and 1,400 staff with a desire to discover, use their imaginations and ultimately make a difference.  There are over two hundred undergraduate degrees and postgraduate courses offered across a range of disciplines, including Veterinary Science, Law, Education, Psychology, Business, Security Terrorism and Counterterrorism and Nursing.  The university is recognised for excellent teaching, ground-breaking research and high student satisfaction rating.
Find out more at Murdoch University.

4. University of Western Australia (UWA)
The University of Western Australia (UWA) has very high quality undergraduates and this is underpinned by the fact that the proportion of UWA graduates accepted into full-time employment within five months of completing their course is the highest of all Western Australian universities and among the highest in Australia.  UWA offers graduate Medicine.  Visit University of Western Australia (UWA) to find out more.

5. University of Notre Dame Australia (UNDA)
The University of Notre Dame Australia (UNDA) was founded through an Act of the Parliament of Western Australia in December 1989 and now has over 7,000 students enrolled on its three campuses in Fremantle, Sydney and Broome.  UNDA offers graduate medicine, and it is offered at both the Fremantle and Sydney Campuses.  Visit University of Notre Dame Australia (UNDA) to find out more.

Australian National University (ANU) – Canberra

Applications open in March for 2022 entry:
•  Offers will be released on 9 August 2021 are based on Year 11 results and these will be honoured for study in 2022 as long as students complete Year 12 and achieve an ATAR.
•  If Year 11 results do not meet the entry requirements, ANU will automatically consider Year 12 results in the December offer round.
•  Students will need to meet the co-curricular or service requirement and these have been adjusted due to the disruptions of COVID-19.

Work experience

The Defence Work Experience Program (DWEP) has been approved to recommence in Victoria.   The ADF will be offering work experience options at various bases throughout the year for Army, Air Force and Navy, starting from late March 2021.

Interested students, should regularly keep an eye on the ADF Work Experience website as new placements will start appearing in coming weeks and months once dates are confirmed, www.defence.gov.au/workexperience

The following Air Force placement dates at RAAF East Sale are confirmed and are starting to appear on the website:

29 and 30 March
31 March and 1 April
21 and 22 June
23 and 24 June
13 and 14 September
15 and 16 September

Applications close on 28 February for the March/April placement dates, so if interested in Air Force careers get your application in quickly.

Career Events
You can find out more about careers in the ADF by participating in a free information session.  For a list of upcoming events and to RSVP visit, www.defencejobs.gov.au/events

Recruitment
If you are considering applying for any role in the Defence Force to start in 2021 or 2022, you should book a YOU (Your Options Unlimited) session early.  This is the first step in the recruitment process.  For information and to book the aptitude day visit,  http://bit.ly/2Tyn8Yp

ADF Gap Year Program
Year 12 students will soon be able to apply for the ADF Gap Year program.  Students will be able to spend an exciting twelve-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.  For information visit, www.defencejobs.gov.au/students-and-education/gap-year

Cadets
Students may also be able to apply for the Army, Navy or Air Force Cadets program.  To explore Cadet Units in your local area visit,  www.cadetnet.gov.au

University Scholarships for Year 12 high achievers

The University of Melbourne – The Hansen Scholarship
If you are planning to study at The University of Melbourne in 2022, you should consider applying for the prestigious Hansen Scholarship.  Stage 1 applications are now open and close on 11 March.  You must be able to prove financial disadvantage to be eligible.  Visit,  https://scholarships.unimelb.edu.au/hansen

Australian National University (ANU) – Tuckwell Scholarship
If you are planning to study at ANU in 2022, you should consider applying for the prestigious Tuckwell Scholarship.  Applications will open on 3 March.  Visit,  https://tuckwell.anu.edu.au/

Other scholarships

The Country Education Foundation has developed a resource to assist Year 12 students to find and apply for university scholarships.  The majority of scholarships for the 2022 intake will not open until later in the year, but students can use the website as a guide to what may be available.

University course search tools

Course Seeker
The Course Seeker website contains a national course comparison tool wthat allows 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
Year 12 students can view the ATAR profiles for university courses by using the course search functions on state based Tertiary Admission Centres.

Course ATARs can be used as a guide when planning for post school studies.  It is important to note that as ATARs are based on the demand for a course, they may rise or fall for the 2022 intake.

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.

Use the following websites to access the information:
Victoria,  www.vtac.edu.au
NSW and ACT,  www.uac.edu.au
QLD,  www.qtac.edu.au
SA and NT,  www.satac.edu.au
WA,  www.tisc.edu.au
Tasmania,  www.utas.edu.au

Get savvy about your finances

Year13 has teamed up with Westpac and built FinLit, a financial literacy program that will equip you with the knowledge you’ll need to navigate the world of money.  If you have ever wondered how to save for a car or how to go about buying a house or what superannuation is – you have come to the right place!
Topics include:

Landing your first job
•  Types of work
•  Getting paid the right wage
•  Choosing a bank and guide to bank fees
•  Using your bank account

Taxes and Superannuation
•  What is superannuation?
•  Getting paid the right super
•  The deal with taxes

Saving and spending your cash
•  Saving your money
•  Understanding interest
•  Savings accounts

Program,  https://year13.com.au/

Free online career planning and job seeker program

The team at My Career Match have developed a free program for secondary school students that is broken into five key categories:
•  Career planning
•  Promoting yourself
•  Getting a job
•  Personal development
•  Wellness

Students can choose which categories and lessons they would like to work through.  Visit,  www.blastoff.mycareermatch.com.au

Science at Monash University

What is studying Science at Monash University like?  Monash has developed a series of videos to enable prospective students to hear from academics and learn about their stories and passions.  To access the clips go to, https://www.monash.edu/science/schools/physics/about/our-stories

University newsletters

Stay up to date with future student news by subscribing to newsletters or bookmarking pages to browse future student information.
The following are examples:

University of Wollongong,  https://bit.ly/2MS8xmU
Victoria University,  http://bit.ly/2ftWnzY
La Trobe University,  http://bit.ly/2f81p6N

Overseas student exchange

If you are interested in participating in an overseas exchange program or would like to find out more about becoming a host family, World Education Program (WEP) is running several online information seminars for prospective students.  For information on the WEP and to RSVP for an information session visit, https://wep.org.au/

Hair and Beauty courses

The Masters Institute of Creative Education
The institute offers students the opportunity to begin their careers in the dynamic and creative world of Hair, Beauty, Fashion, Fashion Design and Make-up with intensive hands-on practical training.  For information on courses and to book a campus tour go to,  https://tmice.edu.au/

Career events

One of the best ways to develop ideas for occupations and courses is to participate in career events.

Check the fortnightly Careers News for upcoming events and also join the social media for any higher education provider or training institute you are currently interested in to ensure you are up to date with events.

The following are events you may be interested in:

Victoria University (VU)
VU offers university and TAFE courses and has several campuses across the Melbourne area.  The institute is running online information sessions for the following course areas during February, March and April:
•  Business
•  Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management
•  Early Childhood Education
•  Law, Criminology and Legal Services
•  Creative Arts, Screen Media and Animation
•  Building Design, Building Surveying, Construction Management and Engineering
•  Biomedical and Health Sciences
•  Primary and Secondary Teaching
•  Community Development, Social Work, Youth Work and Criminal Justice
•  Information Technology
•  Sport, Exercise Sciences and Outdoor Leadership
•  Nutrition
For information and to RSVP for a session go to,  https://study.vu.edu.au/ug-webinar-series

Endeavour College of Natural Health
The college is located at Melbourne and offers higher education courses in:
•  Naturopathy
•  Acupuncture
•  Nutritional and Dietetic Medicine
•  Myotherapy
•  Complimentary Medicine
•  Remedial Massage (Diploma)
The institute is running several online course information sessions for prospective students.  For information and to RSVP go to,  www.endeavour.edu.au

Charles Sturt University
Years 10 to 12 students are invited to participate in the Charles Sturt University Explore Day at the campus of their choice.  Students will be able to explore two study areas through one-hour workshops.  There are a huge range of workshops exploring courses such as veterinary science, equine science, agriculture, allied health, teaching, medical sciences, humanities and business to name a few.  Parents are also able to attend.
Wagga Wagga, Tuesday 23 March
Albury-Wodonga, Tuesday 30 March
Information and RSVP:  https://study.csu.edu.au/life/events/explore-day

Space Careers
A job in the space sector may seem out of reach, or only available to a select few who want to be an astronaut. But the good news is, there are many space jobs that draw on STEM skills and areas like software development, industrial design and metal fabrication.

The Australian Space Agency aims to triple the size of the Australian space sector and create 20,000 more space jobs in Australia in the next 10 years. Careers With STEM are running a webinar for students interested in working in the space industry.
Wednesday 24 February, 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm
Information and RSVP:  http://bit.ly/36XGPA9

UCAT Preparation Sessions
Year 12 students planning to study medicine or dentistry in 2022 may need to sit the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT ANZ) in July 2021, www.ucat.edu.au/ucat-anz

National Institute of Education is running an online UCAT information session on Monday 15 February between 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm, www.nie.edu.au

Medicine Information Session
Charles Sturt University offers undergraduate medicine at the Orange, NSW Campus in partnership with Western Sydney University.  An online information session for prospective students will be held on Tuesday 4 May.  Book via,  http://bit.ly/332bSrn

Interested in a career with the Victoria Police?

Four different roles
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

Experience and attributes the force is looking for
Not every eighteen-year-old will be ready to apply but those who are gathering life experience whilst they are in secondary school will be more competitive throughout the recruitment process.
For example:
•  Part-time work experience in a customer service environment provides exposure to people of all works of life and develops communication, teamwork and conflict resolution skills.  For example, working at McDonald’s one day a week.
•  Volunteer experience develops a sense of community-mindedness and communication skills.  For example, working at the local pool as a lifeguard or volunteering at the local community centre.
•  Sporting club experience develops teamwork, communication and leadership skills, not to mention the healthy level of fitness that is a requirement of the role.
•  Overseas travel provides exposure to other cultures, religions and languages and fosters a sense of independence and assertiveness.
For information on eligibility criteria, the recruitment process and upcoming Police and Protective Services Officer information sessions, visit the Victoria Police careers website, www.police.vic.gov.au/careers

Career Events
To view upcoming recruitment information sessions visit, www.police.vic.gov.au/police-information-sessions

My Health Career

My Health Career is a fantastic website that has career resources such as information sheets and videos about careers in several health fields including physiotherapy, dentistry, optometry and occupational therapy to name a few, www.myhealthcareer.com.au

Who wants to be an Engineer?

Do you prefer building bridges or creating engines?  Who has more fun – a civil engineer or an aerospace engineer?  Bring together skills and knowledge with a degree at RMIT.  Play this game to find out what type of engineering you would be best suited to and about student life at RMIT, https://trueengineer.rmit.edu.au/

Train to become a flight attendant

The following are examples of two institutions that offer flight attendant training in the Melbourne area:

Aviation Australia
Training runs in blocks with numerous starting dates throughout the year.  You can explore start dates, location and fees at this link, https://aviationaustralia.aero/

William Angliss
Offers the Certificate III in Aviation (Cabin Crew).  To find out about the course visit, www.angliss.edu.au

Free study skills subjects

Charles Sturt University offers free online subjects for students who would like to brush up on their skills, prepare for university study, extend their learning and challenge themselves. Examples of subjects include:
•  Essay writing and academic writing
•  Maths (intermediate and advanced)
•  Preparation for teaching Maths (for students interested in studying education)
•  Introductory subjects in Chemistry, Physics, Bioscience and Anatomy
For information and to enrol into a free online subject go to,  https://bit.ly/2Psh7fe

FEBRUARY

17 to 19 February  Year 7 Peer Support Camp
18 February  SEISA Summer Sport, Intermediate and Senior, Round 2
24 February  Years 7 and 10 Immunisations, 9:00 am
2021 New Parent Information Evening, 6:00 pm
25 February  SEISA Swimming, Badminton and Table Tennis Carnival, Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre

FEBRUARY

15 February  Prep to Year 2 Welcome and Information Evening, Junior School Gymnasium, 7:00 pm
16 February  Year 6F Community Service
17 February  NO PREPS
19 February  District Swimming (selected students only)
23 February  Year 6F Community Service
24 February  NO PREPS
26 February  ELC and Junior School Welcome Barbeque, 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm

MARCH

1 March  Parent Prayer Group, Prideaux Centre, 9:00 am
3 March  Division Swimming (selected students only)

FEBRUARY

16 February  Welcome and Information Evening, Science Centre, 7:00 pm
17 February  Swim Team Training, Warragul Leisure Centre, 7:30 am to 8:30 am
17 February to 19 February  Year 7 Camp, Camp Rumbug, Foster
18 February  SEISA Summer Sport, Intermediate and Senior, Round 2
22 February  Mount Worth State Park Excursion, Year 12 Environmental Science students
24 February  Swim Team Training, Warragul Leisure Centre, 7:30 am to 8:30 am
Halls Outdoor Education Camp briefing, Year 8 students, Science Centre Foyer, 2:40 pm to 3:30 pm
Halls Outdoor Education Camp optional parent briefing, Year 8, Science Centre Foyer, 3:30 pm to 4:00 pm
25 February  SEISA Swimming, Badminton and Table Tennis Carnival, Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre

Maths Club
Years 7 to 12 Tuesdays lunchtime, 1:00 pm to 1:45 pm, Year 9 Centre, RM6.

After School Maths Help
Years 10 to 12 Tuesdays after school, 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm, Year 9 Centre, RM3.