Career Bulletin Term 1 2025

The University of Melbourne
Hansen Scholarship Program
Applications are now open until 31 March 2025 for students starting their university degree in 2026.

Valued at up to $108,000, this scholarship offers a fully funded place to call home at Little Hall for 3 years.

Ready to apply? Get started here

• 2026 Applications are open from 3 February to 31 March.

• Information sessions will be on 19 February and 13 March

• Students, parents, teachers, and other support people can register to attend

• Save the Date: UniMelb 101 for SA/NT students – Thursday 20 March 7pm – 8pm. Details to be shared closer to the date.

• Focus On Uni Melbourne Series – Running from 15 April to 8 May. Registration will open in March

Considering a Career in Medicine or Dentistry?
Students considering a career in medicine or dentistry, during Year 12 will need to sit a compulsory entry exam known as UCAT (University Clinical Aptitude Test) before they can apply for relevant placements in these fields of study within most universities in Australia.

Free Webinar: Pathways into Medicine and Dentistry

Topics: UCAT/GAMSAT/Interviews/University Applications/University selection criteria/Gap Year/Plan B and more

FREE webinar: Pathways into Medicine and Dentistry

When: 18 February 2025, 7:00pm – 9:00 pm (AEDT)

Available to students in Years 10 –12

Presenter: Zobair Bary (Author & coordinator of the NIE Medical and Dental School UCAT and interview training programs. Founder of the Future Doctors Australia Program).

REGISTER HERE

UQ - Medicine Information Session – Virtual – Register here
19 March 6pm – 7.30pm (GMT + 10:00) AEST

Hear from UQ Medical School staff, UQ alumni and current students on the changing medical climate, how to apply for medicine at UQ, and tips for success.

What’s involved:

• Explore the current climate and magnitude of medicine

• Learn how to apply for their Doctor of Medicine (MD) program

• Discover their multiple entry routes and partners with CQ university and UniSQ

• Get advice from recent graduates and current students

• Engage in interactive Q & A panel with alumni and current students

Australian National University - Tuckwell Scholarship
The Tuckwell Scholarship

TS is the most transformational undergraduate scholarship program in Australia. Every year 25 school leavers are awarded the scholarship when studying at ANU.

Key Dates:
Closes: April 10
Value: $26,000 per year
Number on offer: 25
Eligibility: Academic Achievement, All Round Achievement, Citizen or Permanent Resident and Future Student

See here

UniSC – Best Field Trip in the World Competition
A 4-day rollicking adventure

When: Thursday 10 April – Sunday 13 April 2025
Who: Open to Year 11 and 12 students

How to enter: Entry to the Competition opens at 9am AEST on Monday 20 January and ends at 11.59pm AEST on Sunday 9 March.

Enter here

Job Outlines and micro-credential tasks

1. Data Scientist

Think about a big decision you have had to make, like picking a school subject, or buying your first car. Usually when we make these big choices, we want to have as much information (or data) about each option. Data Scientists collect, clean, analyse and visualise data to help provide insights and advice for customers or businesses.

Use this link to discover more about Data Science

Day in the Life of a Data Scientist
Identifying Abnormal Data
Pathways Quiz
Next Steps
Course Survey

Network Engineer
Use this link to find out more about a Network Engineer

Network Engineer

A Day in the Life of a Network Engineer
Investigating Faults
Pathways Quiz
Next Steps
Course Survey

1. How to become an Event Planner

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Job video link

1. How to become a Teacher

Year 10 Defence Force Work Experience program

Defence Work Experience SA 2025

The Defence Force has released its 2025 Work Experience Programs. These are competitive opportunities, so applications should be completed thoroughly, like a job application.

Key programs include:
🔹 Defence Assistance Placement (for students with disabilities) – starts Wednesday, 26 March 2025

🔹 Aviation Program for Women – now includes overnight stays on base (two intakes in August)

These dates may not align with Wilderness Work Experience (Wednesday 24–Friday 26 September), but if successful, we can discuss alternate arrangements with Mrs Hanson and the Career office.

For further information, please contact Alison Morcom, Work Experience Coordinator 

M: 0438 913 511
E: sa.workexperienceprogram@defence.gov.au

Work Experience
Ideas for Creative Students
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Skills you Need for the Future of Work link
Average vs median salaries: What’s the difference?
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Why high school students should create a LinkedIn profile
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Preparing for the UCAT
MedEssentials UCAT Handbook link

Crimson EducationWebinar: Tuesday 18 February 7pm AEDT
Discover the ways to nurture your child’s talents correctly and prepare them for Oxbridge and Ivy Leagues admissions one day.Choosing the right extracurricular activities for your child can be instrumental when it comes to building a competitive profile for university admissions. Parents of Australian students aged 11-14 do not realise that now is the time to start preparing their activities list for top US and UK universities. Join Crimson’s upcoming webinar to get on top of the ways you as a parent can support your pre-teen on their way to their dream university. In this FREE session, they will answer all your questions about:

• How extracurriculars impact your child’s future career prospects and top UK/US university admissions.
• Choosing the right extracurriculars that suit your child’s personality type
• Stimulating your child’s intellectual curiosity and developing foundational skills
• An opportunity to ask Harvard, Cambridge and Oxford Alumna, Claire Hao any questions you have about your child’s development.

Register using this link