Careers News February March 15, 2021

Careers News February March 15, 2021

UAC | 2022 Uni Entry
31 March 2021, 5pm
Online
Do you want to study at university in 2022? UAC’s General Manager of Marketing and Engagement is
going live on Facebook and Instagram to give you key dates and insights about applying. Tune in to
have your questions answered!
You don’t need to do anything to register – just head to UAC’s Facebook or Instagram profile at 5pm
on Wednesday, 31 March.
Find out more: https://www.facebook.com/events/710474076291054

UAC Applications for 2022 Opening Soon
If you’re a student in NSW or ACT and are thinking of studying at university in 2022, the Universities
Admissions Centre (UAC) has announced that applications for undergraduate students are opening
on Thursday 1 April.
After this date you’ll be able to apply for undergraduate courses, the Educational Access Scheme,
Schools Recommendation Scheme, and Equity Scholarships.
UAC will be emailing all students in early April a UAC PIN, which is used along with your NESA
number to login and access UAC’s services.
See more upcoming dates and find out more about UAC Admissions here:
https://www.uac.edu.au/key-dates

UAC Digital | Let’s Chat – Medicine
28 April 2021, 6pm
Online
In this session we’ll provide HSC students and their parents with information about applying to study
Medicine at NSW universities. A panel of experts from NSW universities will provide an overview of
each Medicine course they offer. We’ll also discuss:
     • the difference between undergraduate Medicine and postgraduate Medicine courses
     • admission requirements and ATAR requirements
     • the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT)
     • pathways to Medicine if you don’t meet the admission requirements
     • how to apply.
And we’ll give answers to the most commonly asked questions!
Find out more: https://uacdigital.easywebinar.live/medicine

UTS – Discover what engineering at UTS is all about
27 April 2021, 5.30pm
28 April 2021, 1pm
Learn about the various engineering courses offered at UTS, the subjects involved and engineering
career opportunities after graduating. Engineering is all around us. From the infrastructure of our
cities to robotics, personal electronics, renewable energy, Opal Card system and medical devices.
Register today for our live webinar to gain an insight into what Engineering is all about and find out if
it's right for you. Hear from key academics about what it's like to study engineering at UTS and how
best to prepare. There will also be a Q&A session where you can have your questions answered live.
https://www.uts.edu.au/about/faculty-engineering-and-information-technology/webinars-
demand/engineering-undergraduate-students/uts-engineering-overview

UNSW | LAT Information Evening
6 May 2021, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
UNSW Sydney

Get your questions answered at our 2021 LAT Information Evening. The LAT is an entry requirement
for all undergraduate law double degrees at UNSW. We’ll cover how the LAT has worked for entry in
the past, provide detailed program and faculty information, as well as key LAT dates for the year
ahead.

Our LAT Information Evening is for Years 11 and 12 students and their parents, careers advisers and
students currently studying at another university who are hoping to transfer to UNSW Law in 2022.
Find out more: https://www.events.unsw.edu.au/event/unsw-lat-information-evening-2021

ANU Applying direct for 2022

Direct applications are available to prospective students who meet all the following criteria:
• Completed Australian Year 11 or International Baccalaureate Year 11
• Currently completing Australian Year 12 studies in 2021 or an International Baccalaureate Diploma
    in November 2021.
• Applying for an undergraduate program that starts in 2022.

If this does not apply to you, learn more about the application process that matches your
qualifications.

What you need to know:
• Offers released on 9 August 2021 are based on your Year 11 results and these will be honoured
  for study in 2022 as long as you complete Year 12 and achieve an ATAR
• If your Year 11 results don't meet entry requirements, we will automatically consider your Year
  12 results in the December offer round
• There is no application fee
• You will be required to meet the co-curricular or service requirement - we have adjusted our
  requirements due to the disruptions of COVID-19, please review the updated co-curricular or
  service schedule
• You will apply for admission, guaranteed accommodation, and over 200 scholarships all in one
  application

For information on how we assess your application, please refer to the Domestic undergraduate
admission page.

https://www.anu.edu.au/study/apply/domestic-applications-anu-undergraduate

Early Entry - Macquarie University Leaders and Achievers – Register to Stay
Informed
You could be rewarded with an early offer to study at Macquarie University in 2022 if you have been
performing well at school in Year 11 and if you can demonstrate initiative and commitment through
leadership, community, sport, or casual work activities.
Who can apply?
To apply for Macquarie Leaders and Achievers, you must be:
    • completing the New South Wales Higher School Certificate, ACT Senior Secondary Certificate
        or International Baccalaureate in 2021

•   performing consistently well at school
    •   can demonstrate leadership qualities and commitment to community through leadership,
        service or work activities completed in Year 11 and/or Year 12.
Register your interest
To stay updated about the Macquarie Leaders and Achievers Early Entry Scheme, including when it
opens, register your interest below.
https://www.mq.edu.au/study/admissions/entry-requirements/domestic/entry-schemes-and-
pathways/macquarie-leaders-and-achievers

University of Wollongong Early Admission - Subscribe for updates about
applications for 2022
To get through these challenging times, you need certainty and support. It's why UOW Early
Admission is now more important than ever. The world needs determined, driven students like you
to help us face the challenges that lie ahead. So why wait? Get in early.
Early Admission is UOW's early offer program for Year 12 students. Rather than relying on an ATAR,
we assess your Year 11 results as part of your application, and will support you in earning a place at
UOW before you sit your first exam, meaning less stress and a guarantee you can start uni.
Subscribe here:
https://mkto.uow.edu.au/School-Leaver-Newsletter_Subscription-Page.html

What you need to know is here:
https://www.uow.edu.au/study/high-school/uow-early-admission/

ACU | Entry and Pathways to ACU
30 March 2021, 5pm - 6pm Online
Whether you’re currently completing Year 12 or have been out of school for years, there are many
entry pathways to ACU – including our ACU Guarantee early offer program.
Find out more: https://www.acu.edu.au/about-acu/events/2021/march/entry-and-pathways-to-acu

ACU Talking with Nurses, Midwives and Paramedics
20 April 2021, 6pm
Join us online to hear from ACU alumni about their experiences working as nurses, midwives and
paramedics. Take part in a Q&A session with our graduates and learn what it is like working on the
frontline and using your skills to help people when they need it the most.
Caring for others gives more than it takes. A career in nursing, midwifery or paramedicine means a
career helping others.
https://www.acu.edu.au/about-acu/events/2021/april/talk-with-nurses-midwives-and-paramedics

The best Australian universities to study health services and support
A career in health services and support is a rewarding experience as it makes a big difference in
people’s lives. Whether it’s a position as a dental assistant, anaesthetist or carer, there are plenty of
job opportunities in health services, as it’s one of the fastest-growing industries.

The Good Universities Guide rankings look at Australian universities' specific strengths, offering
insight to support and guide decision-making when choosing a university. View the rankings in terms
of how each university performs overall, or you can narrow down by field of study and state.
We looked at which universities with undergraduate health services and support degrees performed
best in full time employment, teaching quality and graduate salary.

Click here for more info.

University of Sydney Mathematics Prerequisites
The University has mathematics course prerequisites for some courses. This means that to study
certain degrees, students will need to achieve a Band 4 in the NSW Higher School Certificate (HSC)
Mathematics (not general mathematics) or equivalent.

•   If students don't meet the mathematics requirements, they may be able to:
•   complete the Mathematics MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) and exam
•   apply for another course and then transfer into their preferred course in their second year (after
    successful completion of an accepted 1000 level mathematics unit).

https://www.sydney.edu.au/study/how-to-apply/undergraduate/mathematics-prerequisite.html

Business Cadetships
Opens - Monday 8 March 2021
Closes - Wednesday 26 May 2021
As a Business Cadet, typically you combine university study in Sydney with paid work at UBS or
Barrenjoey Capital Partners in Sydney. The Business Cadetships Program allows you to choose the
university where you will study and allows you latitude in your choice of degree program.
Over the last fourteen years, Professional Cadetships Australia has provided Year 12 students with
the opportunity to apply for a cadetship with leading companies in the financial services industry,
including UBS, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, BNP Paribas, Westpac, QBE and Zurich. In 2021, the
Business Cadetships Program offers exciting cadetship opportunities in a range of business areas at
UBS and at Barrenjoey.
Program Director: Alister Wilkinson. Contact: director@professionalcadets.com.au
http://www.professionalcadets.com.au/index.asp

Explore a Career in Teaching
Thinking about a career in education? Find out what it's like to be a teacher in NSW schools and what
type of teacher you could become.

https://www.teach.nsw.edu.au/exploreteaching

Applying to the Australian Defence Force Academy
Applying for ADFA is a competitive, dual application process that can take up to 12 months. It's
preferable you apply in Year 11, but you can still apply in Year 12.

To start the ADF application process, use our degree and job match tool to explore the courses through
ADFA, and the careers they can lead to. You can choose from a range of UNSW degrees, each of which
leads directly to an officer role in the Navy, Army or Air Force. You will also need to ensure you are
eligible.
https://www.defencejobs.gov.au/students-and-education/australian-defence-force-academy/how-
to-apply/

ADF Gap Year - Register soon your interest
Spend an exciting 12-months in the Navy, Army or Air Force, where you'll get paid for meaningful work
while travelling around Australia, gaining skills for life, and making lifelong friends.

Complete an online enquiry form, visit a Recruiting Centre, attend an event, or simply call us, and we'll
be more than happy to help.

https://www.defencejobs.gov.au/students-and-education/gap-year/?faqCategory=1ce888ec-d56d-
486a-b0ae-76b76335231e&faqTag=recruitment-process&page=1&perPage=21&query=

When is ADFA Open Day?
21 August 2021
This is a chance for potential ADFA candidates, Defence families and members of the community to
learn more about the lifestyle, military training and tertiary education on offer at the Academy.
There is also a range of military displays by the Navy, Army and Air Force to give you a snapshot of
some of the careers available to you in the ADF.

Thousands of people attended the 2019 ADFA Open Day and enjoyed the RAAF solo Roulette
display, Police military working dogs display, and a simulated ground based infantry attack by ADFA
Midshipmen and Officer Cadets. Army vehicle displays, Army Parachute Display Team, Navy
helicopters and much more. ADFA’s Midshipmen and Officer Cadets ran stalls, selling food and
interacted with families and potential candidates to provide them with insight into life at ADFA.
Further details about the 2021 ADFA Open Day, including any restrictions on attendance due to the
ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, will be advised as they become known.

https://www.defence.gov.au/ADFA/visitingadfa.asp and

https://www.defencejobs.gov.au/search?query=OPEN%20DAY&page=1&perPage=21&jobStates=full
-time

Australian Federal Police Entry Level
It is anticipated that the 2021 process will open in the coming months.
The AFP is interested in attracting individuals who are up for the challenge – both physically and
mentally for our entry level recruit – Police Officer and Protective Service Officer roles. If you want
to give back to the community, align with our core values of integrity, commitment, accountability,
fairness, trust and respect than you are strongly encouraged to apply.
Still interested? Set up a job alert and receive an automated email to let you know when new job
opportunities are released.
To set up a job alert you must first create a profile with the My Career Vacancies Page. Once your
profile is created you can manage job alerts via the 'Job Management' tab.
https://www.afp.gov.au/careers/entry-level-recruit-policing-and-protective-service-officer-
recruitment

Police Recruitment Process - NSW
Learn about the process and the requirements here:
https://www.police.nsw.gov.au/recruitment

What it takes to work in the AFL – Australian Football Industry
24 March 2021, 11am
Online
A career in the Australian Football Industry (AFL) is one of the most sought-after jobs. Through AFL
SportsReady’s traineeship program, we have kick-started the careers of over 3,000 young people in
the football industry over the past 27 years.

In this webinar you will hear from three former trainees who started their careers as trainees and
are now working full time in the AFL industry and loving every minute of it.
Find out more: https://aflsportsready.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_uJvVTf_US3G0y70-ZMzqNQ

NECA Electrical Apprentices Connect
This article may give some insights into what it takes to be an Apprentice for students who are
thinking about an Electrical Apprenticeship.
https://www.necatraining.com.au/how-to-get-the-most-out-of-your-electrical-apprenticeship/

Essential Energy Apprenticeships for 2022
In 2021, we are excited to welcome 29 apprentices and 13 trainees to the business who will be
based in 33 locations across NSW. Our apprentices will undertake a four-year program covering all
aspects of operating a modern electricity network, whilst combining on the job experience with
formal training.
Our apprentices and trainees live and work across regional, rural and remote NSW in more than 50
towns, from Albury to Tweed Heads to Broken Hill and many places in between.
If you would like to express your interest in an apprenticeship or traineeship with Essential Energy
commencing in 2022, fill in our online expression of interest.
https://www.essentialenergy.com.au/careers/apprenticeships?fbclid=IwAR15NDniwqTy8_Dl6SYsRW
XApDKKqY4AOnxLxBwZLr1RFmdvD44WK47fLvc

Apply here for 2022:
https://enno.fa.ap1.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1001/requisitions/p
review/1201

Qantas Group Pilot Academy Applications are Open
Applications are now open
Estimates suggest that 790,000 more pilots will be required globally over the next 20 years with
around one third of them in the Asia Pacific region.
To help meet the increasing need for skilled aviators in one of the fastest growing global industries
we've launched the Qantas Group Pilot Academy. The Academy is part of our plans to build a long-
term talent pipeline not just for Qantas, QantasLink and Jetstar, but for the industry more broadly.
As the national carrier, we have a history of attracting the best and brightest to fly for us, so we’re
hoping to see passionate men and women training with us at our new Academy.
Course Information here:
https://www.qantas.com/au/en/about-us/our-company/pilot-academy.html#course-information

Main site here:
https://www.qantas.com/au/en/about-us/our-company/pilot-academy.html

Apply for the NAS HSC Intensive Studio Practice
The NAS HSC Intensive Studio Practice is endorsed by the NSW Education Standards Authority and
has been offered by the National Art School to Year 11 Visual Arts students in all government and
non-government high schools since 2000.
This course is designed for students from both government and non-government seeking to further
their studies in Visual Arts in Year 12 and beyond to tertiary level and who are considering a career
in the Visual Arts.

Applicants must be nominated by their Visual Arts teacher and must be those who are achieving at
the highest level of excellence in their Preliminary Course and who demonstrate a mature attitude
to their studies.
Applications are open until Monday 19 April.
Find out more and apply here: https://nas.edu.au/hsc-intensive-studio-practice/

NYFA | Online Film Directing Camp
26 June 2021, 2pm - 17 July 2021, 3:30 pm Online
New York Film Academy Australia offers Film Directing and Acting online camps for teens, providing
an active, creative learning experience where students have the ability to interact with instructors and
classmates from all around the world, from home, while also creating original work.
Our Online Film Directing Camp is a hands-on, filmmaker experience designed to provide teens with
the opportunity to explore storytelling through the art of film. This online camp will be offered across
four consecutive Saturdays.
Find out more: https://www.nyfa.edu.au/youth-camp/online-teen-workshops.php

NYFA | Online Acting Camp
26 June 2021, 2pm - 10 July 2021, 3:30pm Online
New York Film Academy Australia offers Film Directing and Acting online camps for teens, providing
an active, creative learning experience where students have the ability to interact with instructors and
classmates from all around the world, from home, while also creating original work.
Our Online Acting Camp is a hands-on, acting experience designed to provide students with the
opportunity to explore storytelling through the art of film. This online camp will be offered across
three consecutive Saturdays.
Find out more: https://www.nyfa.edu.au/youth-camp/online-teen-workshops.php

April School Holiday Courses at AFTRS
AFTRS run a variety of courses in each of the four school holidays. Their workshops are taught by
industry professionals using industry standard equipment and, where appropriate, are held in AFTRS’
state-of-the-art film, TV and radio studios. Enrol here
https://www.aftrs.edu.au/course-types/school-
holidays/?utm_source=CAA&utm_medium=eNews&utm_campaign=School_Holiday_Courses

NIDA School Holiday Workshops
NIDA are now taking bookings for their April school holiday workshops.
If you want to learn more about acting, performance, design, theatre, singing, writing, and more, these
workshops are the perfect chance to get a taste of NIDA and expand your skills.
Workshops will be run in Sydney.
Find out more and book here: https://www.open.nida.edu.au/courses/how/school+holidays

JMC Academy Open Day
15 May
    •    Take a tour of our facilities, including our newly renovated learning spaces and studios

•   Check out some of our serious gear
    •   Chat with current students and heads of departments
    •   Attend detailed course overview sessions
    •   Find out more about internship and study abroad opportunities
    •   See live performances, film + tv demos, and recording sessions in action
    •   Learn why JMC has been ranked #1 for student satisfaction amongst all private creative
        institutions in Australia
https://www.jmcacademy.edu.au/events/open-day-events/sydney-campus-january21-open-day

AIE | Open Day
15 May 2021, 10am - 3pm
Academy of Interactive Entertainment, Ultimo and Online

Discover the courses designed to get you started in game development, 3D animation and visual
effects at the AIE Open Day.

AIE Campuses in Sydney, Adelaide and Canberra will be open for you to check out the facilities, meet
our teachers and see our student work. We will also be holding a livestream of our Open Day for
prospective students in Melbourne and those thinking of studying online.

We will be covering everything you need to know about the:
• careers in games and VFX that we train students for;
• studios and industries that we work with;
• courses we offer – from beginners to professional mastery, and;
• the software, skills and knowledge we teach.

AIE’s Open Day will also include presentations on entry requirements and how to apply. Find out how
AIE can get you into a creative career.

Find out more: https://aie.edu.au/aie_event/open-day/

AFTT | Open Day
22 May 2021, 9:30 am - 2pm
Academy of Film, Theatre and Television, Surry Hills

Experience Australia’s most exciting creative arts academy, where taking risks is expected, pushing
boundaries is encouraged, and collaboration is key.

If you’re searching for information about a career in Film, Acting or Live Production then come along
to our open day and learn how to build your creative future.

On the day you’ll be able to:
• Explore our Acting, Film and Live Production departments
• Explore the campus facilities
• Speak to current students to get a genuine insight of the course you are interested in
• Find out more from the tutors who run the acting, filmmaking and stage management
    departments
• Learn about VET Student Loans and how to best finance your studies

Find out more: https://www.aftt.edu.au/events/open-days/may-open-day

TAFE – Career Guide
Get your 2021 Career Guide delivered straight to your inbox
Click the link, fill in the form and you will receive your free career guide.
https://visit.tafensw.edu.au/careerguide

TAFE Degrees
Achieve your academic and career goals with TAFE NSW Higher Education degrees or articulation and
credit transfer from diploma study into degree programs.
https://www.tafensw.edu.au/search?q=degrees

HSC Preparation Course - Years 10-12 Course: Essay Writing – Centre for
Continuing Education
This two-day Essay Writing course focuses on the essay form and related critical thinking, language
and punctuation skills for students in Years 10 – 12. The course is relevant to a range of subjects that
require the writing of essays for assignments and exams.
https://cce.sydney.edu.au/course/ESH2

How to Survive Year 12
The thought of embarking on your final year of school can trigger a range of emotions — excitement,
nervousness, stress, nostalgia, anxiety, sadness or just impatience to get out into the world. Whether
you’re excited to have taken the next step or are just hanging out for the end, we provide some tips
to help you get through Year 12.
https://www.gooduniversitiesguide.com.au/education-blogs/tertiary-study/year-12-survival-tips