Events

VCE and Careers Expo – 1 – 3 May

An extensive range of exhibitors from all over Australia will be in attendance.
For more info and to book go to https://www.vceandcareers.com.au/

Monash University Mid-Year Study Expo – Tuesday 6 May

Explore your undergraduate, graduate, or research opportunities. Talk to staff from all ten faculties and attend information sessions or tours.

For more info and to book go to https://www.monash.edu/news/events/mid-year-study-expo

Defence Careers Australia Information Session – Tuesday 6 May
Learn about the wide range of roles available in the navy, army and air force.

For more info and to book go to https://www.adfcareers.gov.au/events/events-detail/fv94b2b

JMC Academy Open Day – Saturday 10 May

Explore your creative future and learn about the courses, tour the world-class facilities, meet the current students and industry expert lecturers and more.

For more info and to book go to https://www.jmcacademy.edu.au/open-day/open-day-melbourne/

RMIT Study Expo – Thursday 29 May

Experience RMIT and find out firsthand what your future study will look and feel like.
For more info and to book go to https://www.rmit.edu.au/events/2025/may/study-expo

Job Spotlight

International Firefighters’ Day is observed on 4 May to honour firefighters for their service internationally, remember firefighters who lost their lives during service. See https://www.firefightersday.org/ .

What the job involves

• Attends the scene of fires and other emergencies
• Rescues and evacuates people stranded or trapped in dangerous situations
• Operates pumps, sprays water, foam and chemicals from hoses, portable extinguishers and other appliances to extinguish fires and to disperse or neutralise dangerous substances
• Cuts openings in buildings and crashed vehicles to free occupants
• Maintains site security systems
• Administers first aid
• Attends and participates in training activities, rescue classes, drills, demonstrations and courses in emergency and fire-fighting techniques
• Trains recruits in emergency procedures and practices
• Visits buildings and potential fire hazards to study access points and locations of hydrants
• Maintains tools and equipment

For more info click here.

Links and Resources

Please visit this site for more info in relation to finding and applying for jobs, courses and further education and other useful bits and pieces that will assist you with your career planning and decision making.

As always, more in depth info can be found on the Kilbreda College Careers Website here.

Laura Lunardi

Careers Coordinator