Media Internship Opportunity

Interested in Media Publishing?

Years 10 and 11 students can apply for the Jesuit Communications’ media internship program to receive hands-on experience in all aspects of magazine production.

The program will be offered online during school time (9:00am to 3:30pm) in the second week of May (6 to 10 May 2024). Applications close 5pm, Friday 15 March 2024.

Girls Day Out in STEM

Discover your possibilities this International Women’s Day 2024 with the theme: Count Her In

Imagine how your potential could help you discover your STEM superpower. Take part in the 2024 STEM Cover Girl Challenge to level up your skills, then feel the power within you to take the next steps to a STEM career. Join the online events for some fun in discovering what your own STEM journey could look like and learn important skills that can set you apart. You will be:

• Inspired: go behind the scenes in STEM industries
• Aware: tune into emerging technologies
• Awesome: do the amazing STEM challenges
• 4. Informed: with live Q&A session with STEM female professionals
• 5. Heard: have your voice heard in polls
• 6. There: show up, be authentic and have fun

3 to 10 March, 2024 online.

World Engineers Day 2024

Some exciting ways to explore the world of Engineering this World Engineers Day, March 4, 2024.

Engineering Your Future Academy
Year13 and Engineers Australia show you what it’s really like being an engineer, how to get started, and what sorts of exciting projects you could be working on in the future.

Shortlist Engineering Courses

Compare and shortlist engineering courses using the Good Universities Guide. Find out what is required and look for scholarship opportunities too!

What is a Fintech Engineer?

‘Fintech’ is a portmanteau of ‘financial’ and ‘technology’, meaning these engineers blend expertise in programming and finance to create cutting-edge solutions for banking, investing, and digital payments.

What skills and strengths are needed?

Successful Fintech Engineers have a strong foundation in computer science and a range of programming languages. They use analytical thinking to understand complex financial systems; creativity to develop new software applications to improve the way we handle money digitally, and adaptability to keep pace with rapidly advancing technologies and changes in the finance industry.

What are the pathways?

University degrees in computer science, software engineering and related fields are a starting place. Double degrees combining engineering and commerce/finance are also an option.

News from Monash University

Discover Monash Events

Monash University will be hosting several Discover Monash events or activities over the coming weeks.  Unless specified online**, these will be face-to-face events.

Participating in one or more of these events will assist students in making informed choices about their study options after Year 12.

The following events will take place from March until May and students are encouraged to register early.  For a complete list, and to register, visit Events Calendar – Discover Monash.

Information Evening – Melbourne City at Monash College	Tuesday 5 March 6.30pm – 8.00pm
Discover Medicine **	Thursday 21 March 5.30pm – 6.30pm
Information Evening – Peninsula Campus	Tuesday 26 March 6.30pm – 8.00pm
Clayton Campus Tour	Thursday 11 April 10.00am – 11.30am
Peninsula Campus Tour	Thursday 11 April 2.00pm – 3.15pm
Caulfield Campus Tour	Friday 12 April 10.00am – 11.15am
Discover Business	Friday 12 April 12.00pm – 1.00pm
Clayton Campus Tour	Friday 12 April 2.00pm – 3.30pm
Discover Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences **	Thursday 18 April 6.00pm – 7.00pm
Discover Information Technology	Wednesday 24 April 6.00pm – 7.00pm
Discover Nursing & Midwifery **	Wednesday 8 May 5.30pm – 6.45pm
Discover Science: The Monash Science Experience	Wednesday 8 May 6.00pm – 8.00pm
Discover Biomedical Science and Nutrition Science **	Thursday 9 May 5.30pm – 6.45pm
Discover Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Paramedicine **	Tuesday 21 May 5.30pm – 6.45pm
Discover Health Sciences, Public Health, and Psychology **	Thursday 23 May 5.00pm – 6.15pm
Discover Radiation Sciences, and Medical Imaging and Radiography **	Tuesday 28 May 5.30pm – 6.30pm
Discover Engineering	Tuesday 28 May 6.00pm – 7.00pm

Year 10 Discovery Day

Have you been thinking about your future – what you should study, how to get the best study outcomes, and what’s it like to be a Monash student?  Then the Year 10 Discovery Day is for you!

Year 10 students and parents can attend tailored sessions to learn about successful study techniques, family support, and what is required for a bright academic future.  There will be various workshops sessions to participate in, and after morning tea, parents have the option to explore campus, visit onsite cafes, etc.

Date: Friday 5 April 2024
Time: 9.00am – 2.00pm
Location: Clayton Campus

Registration is essential. 

School Holiday Tours

Over the April holidays, Monash will be hosting Campus Experience Events whereby students can get a feel for what it is like to study on campus.  Registrations are essential, simply click on the links provided.

Clayton Campus Tour – Thursday 11 April – Discover Monash	10.00am – 11.30am
Peninsula Campus Tour – Thursday 11 April – Discover Monash	2.00pm – 3.15pm
Caulfield Campus Tour – Friday 12 April – Discover Monash	10.00am – 11.15am
Clayton Campus Tour – Friday 12 April – Discover Monash	2.00pm – 3.30pm

Free University Degrees for Victorians studying High School Teaching

In the latter part of 2023, the Victorian Government announced it was investing more than $93.2 million to deliver scholarships to support secondary teaching degree students with the cost of studying and living.  Students who enrol in a Victorian secondary school teaching degree could be eligible for a scholarship that pays them while they learn and can cover the cost of their studies. 

Find out more, including eligibility details at Vic Scholarships for Secondary Teaching.

Studying Urban Planning at Melbourne

Urban planning is the art of making places.  It’s a collaborative process that shapes the physical setting for life in urban areas.

Urban planners explore the design and planning of public spaces, taking into consideration social, economic, aesthetic, and environmental factors.  Urban planners and designers are actively engaged with some of the most pressing issues of our time, including increased urbanisation, climate change and sustainable resourcing.

The University of Melbourne offers a major in Urban Planning through the Bachelor of Design, and students are taught how to develop a broad knowledge of the history, theory, leading concepts and principles of urban planning and design.  Students get to understand the role of planners in influencing environmental sustainability, economic resilience and social equity in cities and towns, and be able to identify the main trends and factors shaping the development of local, national, regional, and global communities.

Find out more by browsing Urban Planning at Melbourne.  The undergraduate major in Urban Planning is a pre-professional course designed to provide the basic skills and theoretical knowledge to undertake an accredited professional program such as the Master of Urban Planning.

Snapshot of Deakin University in 2024

Deakin University is one of the largest universities in Australia, with over 66 000 students across its four campuses across Melbourne,  Geelong, and Warrnambool, and one being its Cloud Campus – Deakin Locations.

• Ranked highly for world-class facilities, research, and teaching, as well as employability, innovation, and inclusiveness – browse About Deakin and Why Deakin.
• Deakin has maintained the highest level of overall student satisfaction among Victorian universities for more than twelve years running.
• In the recently published Australian Financial Review Best Universities Rankings, Deakin is listed #7 in Australia, and #2 in Victoria.
• Deakin’s School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences is a world-leading sports science school, ranked #1 in the Shanghai Ranking 2023 for Sport Science Schools and Departments in the world.
• Deakin has four faculties and several schools within each faculty – Faculties and Schools.
• Deakin is one of only 3 Victorian universities offering graduate medicine.
• Deakin offers trimesters and offers a significant number of its courses online – Study online.
• Deakin encourages its students to participate in study abroad and exchange programs as part of their course – Study Abroad.
• Another excellent resource for Deakin students is this. This resource is packed with inspiration for life, learning and career.  Deakin believes the journey is as important as the destination, and whether students are curious about technology, innovation, culture, or personal development, this. is the perfect place to ignite imagination and fuel ambition – this Deakin.
• Deakin has an excellent reputation for producing highly skilled work-ready, and resilient graduates from a diverse range of backgrounds.  The award-winning DeakinTALENT Careers and Employment Service helps employers to connect with Deakin students across a range of areas.  DeakinTALENT “is your Anytime–Anywhere Careers and Employment Service, available to you for the rest of your working life!”

Australian Defence Force Careers

Consider a dynamic and fulfilling career working alongside like-minded, expertly trained personnel in the Australian Navy. Join ADF Careers at HMAS Cerberus Open Day to learn more about Navy careers. You’ll hear first-hand from current Navy members about their lives in the Australian Defence Force and explore different areas of the base.

Discover more about roles in the Navy ranging from engineering to communications or IT & intelligence by joining ADF Careers at the HMAS Cerberus Open Day.

HMAS Cerberus Open Day

When: 9.00am to 4.00pm, Sunday 3 March, 2024
Where: HMAS Cerberus, Crib Point, Main Entrance, Sheean Avenue, Cerberus, VIC, 3920

Defence Work Experience

Defence Work Experience team has some exciting opportunities for your students in Victoria. Students may apply via our website – Jobs List – Defence Work Experience (nga.net.au)

1. Introduction to Defence Assistance Program (DAP)

• A program designed specifically for students with disability
• Location: Victoria Barrack’s, 256 – 308 St Kilda Rd, Southbank 3006
• Placement Date: 30 April 2024
• Application closes: 10 March 2024 11:30pm
• Link to apply: Defence Assistance Program (DAP)

2. Introduction to Navy: HMAS Cerberus (Overnight Placement)

• A program aimed for students interested in a Navy career, (Overnight Placement) open to VIC, SA and TAS students.
• Location: HMAS Cerberus (Victoria)
• Placement Dates: 28 – 30 May 2024
• Application closes: 24 March 2024 11:30pm
• Link to apply: Introduction to Navy: HMAS Cerberus (Overnight Placement)

3. Army Trade Familiarisation (Engineering, Electrical and Health) Victoria

• A program aimed for students interested in pursuing Army Trades with Defence  
• Location: Bandiana (Victoria)
• Placement Date:22 May 2024
• Application closes: 7 April 2024 11:30pm
• Link to apply:Army Trade Familiarisation

4. STEM to the Rescue

• Showcasing various STEM careers in Defence and Defence Industry
• Location: Melbourne Metro (various locations)
• Placement Dates: 17 – 21 June 2024
• Application closes: 14 April 2024 11:30pm
• Link to apply: STEM to the Rescue

5. STEM Immersion Week

• Showcasing various STEM careers
• Location: Fisherman’s Bend (Port Melbourne)
• Placement Dates: 24-28 June 2024
• Application closes: 28 April 2024 11:30pm
• Link to apply: STEM Immersion Week

6. HMAS Cerberus (Navy) Open Day

• Location: HMAS Cerberus
• Date: Sunday 03 March 2024 09:00am – 4:00pm (Free Entry), however registrations are required, please see link below to register.
• Link to Register: HMAS Cerberus Open Day Registrations

Volunteering for Cheltenham Community Centre (CCH) School Holiday Activity Program – April

If you would like to volunteer for the School Holiday Activity Program this April at CCH, please refer to the attached activities program and Volunteer Position Description to provide you with more information on the program.

Volunteering usually starts at 8.30am each morning to help set up and have their morning briefing from the coordinator, and have a break during the day, then finish around 3.30pm – 4:30pm. If you are interested, please contact Kim Wareham (Assistant Manager).

Cheltenham Community Centre
8 Chesterville Road, Cheltenham
www.chelt.com.au
03 9583 0095

Victorian Careers and Employment Expo 2024

14 to 16 March

Victorian Careers and Employment Expo is open from March 14 to 16, 2024 at the Melbourne Showgrounds. The Expo will showcase over 130 organisations and employers with career opportunities for all ages. Visitor entry is free.

The event is for school students, parents, teachers, graduates, job seekers, people looking for courses and workers seeking new opportunities.

Kilbreda Careers Website

It’s a “One Stop Shop” for everything you need with Career Planning and help.

• Latest News and Events
• TAFE & VET
• Uni Admissions
• Find What Careers Suit You
• Work Experience
• Gap Year
• Discover a Course
• Find a Job
• Create a Resume
• Youth Allowance

… and much more!

Laura Lunardi
Careers Coordinator