CAREER NEWS
Friday 9 May
Dates to Diarise in Term 2
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The Age VCE & Careers Expo – 8 May to 11 May, Caulfield Racecourse
Law Week - Monday 12 May – Sunday 18 May 2014, various locations
REMINDER: The Age VCE & Careers Expo
All VCE students are encouraged to attend the VCE & Careers expo being held THIS
WEEKEND (8 – 11 May 2014) at the Caulfield Racecourse.
Tickets are $10 per person and are valid for all four days.
Visit http://www.vceandcareers.com.au/ to find out more!
News from Deakin University
 Medicine Information Evening
Deakin University offers the Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery (BMBS), a four-year,
graduate-entry program and is accredited by the Australian Medical Council (AMC).
The School of Medicine at Deakin will be holding a Medicine Information Evening at the
Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus and attendees will learn about the courses and pathways
available in medicine and optometry at Deakin.
Date:
Time:
Venue:
Tuesday 20 May 2014
6.00–7.30 pm.
Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus, REACH Lecture Theatre DD2.101, REACH
Building
More details will be available soon, so keep an eye on Deakin’s website - visit
http://www.deakin.edu.au/study-at-deakin/find-a-course/medicine or download the
following PDF http://www.deakin.edu.au/health/medicine/documents/InfoEveningFlyersMed_update2014.pdf
 VCE Information Night
Deakin University is offering parents and students an Information Night where they can start
to plan their VCE, university and career. Attendees will also have the opportunity to:
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find out about Deakin's range of courses
learn about the VTAC application process
find out about courses, prerequisites and extra requirements
listen to a presentation on costs, scholarships and key dates to further study, life on campus
and student support services
 discover pathways to University
 meet with current students
Date:
Time:
Venue:
Wednesday 21 May 2014
6.00pm – 8.00pm
Deakin University Melbourne Burwood Campus, Building I, Lecture Theatre
1A, 221 Burwood Hwy in Burwood
Visit www.deakin.edu/parent-and-student to find out more, including the details of
similar!
News from RMIT University
 RMIT Experience Days 2014
RMIT University offers a number of free events designed to give students in Years 10, 11
and 12 to engage in real hands-on workshops, explore life on campus. These free events will
run between Monday 30 June – Friday 4 July, during the school holidays, and get behind the
scenes. These activities are free but students are encouraged to register early as numbers
are limited and these workshops are very popular. The following ‘Experience Days’
include –
WORKSHOP
YEAR LEVELS
DATE
LOCATION
Accounting and Finance
10, 11 & 12
Monday 30 June
City Campus
Trades Day
9 & 10
Monday 30 June
City Campus
Journalism and AV
10, 11 & 12
Tuesday 1 July
City Campus
Engineering
11 & 12
Tuesday 1 July
City Campus
Community Justice
10, 11 & 12
Tuesday 1 July
City Campus
Health and Medical Sciences
10, 11 & 12
Tuesday 1 July
Bundoora Campus
Information Systems and Logistics 10, 11 & 12
Wednesday 2 July Brunswick Campus
Advertising, Marketing and PR
10, 11 & 12
Thursday 3 July
City Campus
Environment
10, 11 & 12
Thursday 3 July
City Campus
Engineering
11 & 12
Thursday July
Bundoora Campus
Art and Design
10, 11 & 12
Friday 4 July
City Campus
Science
10, 11 & 12
Friday 4 July
City Campus
Project Management
10, 11 & 12
Wed 1 October
City Campus
Visit http://www.rmit.edu.au/experiencedays to find out more and to register!
 Science in the City Lab Tours
Students, parents and teachers are reminded about the invitation to visit RMIT’s cutting
edge learning laboratories and discover the range of programs on offer including: biology,
biotechnology, chemistry, environmental sciences, food science, nanotechnology and
physics.
Tour dates:
Monday 30 June 2014, 11.00am to 1.30pm
Monday 22 September 2014, 11.00am to 1.30pm
Register at www.rmit.edu.au/appliedsciences/discover
 Hospital Laboratory Visits
The hospital lab tours provide students interested in a career as a medical scientist the
chance to go behind the scenes into a laboratory. Students get to see the inner workings of
a laboratory, and to see where third year RMIT laboratory medicine students complete their
professional practice. These free full day sessions are held at various major hospitals. The
visits will take place during the week of Monday 7 – Friday 11 July 2014. To register call (03)
9925 7075 or email medicalsciences@rmit.edu.au.
Alternatively, visit http://www.rmit.net.au/browse;ID=dsurng4p4z2f.
News from Bond University
 Bond University Information Seminar
Bond University is hosting a free Information Session – Investing in your Future – for senior
students and their families to learn about:
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Fast-tracking success at Bond
Bond University Scholarships
Fees and costs
FEE-HELP loan
Date:
Time:
Location:
Tuesday 3 June 2014
6.30pm – 8.00pm
Melbourne Town Hall, 90-130 Swanston Street in Melbourne
Tea, coffee and light refreshments will be served at the event.
Registrations should be made at http://www.bond.edu.au/study-at-bond/experienceoptions/investing-in-your-future-seminars/index.htm
For further information please do not hesitate to contact Jennifer Graham on 0419 561
927.
 Bond Open Day Experience
Bond’s Open Day will be held on Sunday 13 July 2014. Similar to previous years, Bond will
provide accommodation for a student and parent the Saturday before Open Day. There will
also be a welcoming dinner on the Saturday night, followed by a breakfast on the morning
of Open Day. Spaces are limited, so if students are looking to attend, please contact Jenny
Graham by email to express their interest - jegraham@bond.edu.au
 Scholarships at Bond University
Bond University offers an extensive scholarship program to both domestic and international
students, with values ranging from 25% scholarships to 100%. It is important to note that
applications for the 2015 Scholarship Program for Australian Year 12 students are now open
and close on 31 July 2014.
There are a range of scholarships, including:
1. The Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship – awarded to a Year 12 student with exceptional
academic achievements, an expected ATAR of over 96, proven leadership ability and
personal character. The value of this scholarship is 100% tuition fees for any single
or combined degree (excluding MBBS). TIP: As this is the most prestigious scholarship
offered by Bond University, applicants are encouraged to take their time completing their
personal statements to reflect their strengths and achievements.
2. The Australia Day Scholarship – awarded to a talented and motivated Year 12
student enrolled in a Victorian school. This scholarship is awarded to a student
demonstrating strong leadership skills, an extensive involvement in extra-curricular
activities and an expected ATAR of over 90. The value of this scholarship is 100%
tuition fees for any single or combined degree (excluding MBBS). TIP: Applicants
should ensure they highlight their community and school service achievements in their
personal statement.
3. Corporate Scholarships – awarded to Year 12 students with an anticipated ATAR of
over 92, demonstrating exceptional potential, and aimed at developing these
students into the leaders and visionaries of the future. The value of the scholarships
is 50% and, in addition to this, the sponsoring corporate firms assume a mentoring
role by providing students with the opportunity of applying their studies through an
internship. Corporate partners for 2015 are:
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Clayton Utz (Bachelor of Laws)
Minter Ellison Lawyers (Bachelor of Laws)
JB Were (Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Finance)
KPMG (Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Accounting)
Macquarie (Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Finance)
TIP: Applicants applying for this scholarship are reminded to know which Corporate
Scholarship they are applying for, and complete research about the company for which
they are applying.
4. The John Burton Cadetship – awarded to a high-achieving Year 12 student who has a
demonstrated commitment to a career in journalism and apply for the Bachelor of
Journalism. The value of this scholarship contributes 50% towards tuition fees and
the student is expected to work at the Gold Coast Bulletin as a paid cadet on a
semester-on, semester-off basis. TIP: Students applying for this scholarship are
encouraged to highlight their commitment to a career in journalism, their leadership skills
as well as involvement in extra-curricular activities.
5. The Undergraduate Dean’s Scholarships – awarded to students who have
demonstrated very high academic and leadership achievements, along with their
overall contribution throughout secondary school. The value of the scholarships is
up to 40% tuition fees, and is at faculty discretion, but again excludes the MBBS. TIP:
These scholarships are based on academic merit, so students should ensure they attach
their Year 11 & Year 12 school reports with their application and highlight key academic
achievements and demonstrate strong leadership skills.
Year 12 students are able to apply for any of these scholarships until the closing date.
Scholarship applications should be submitted online! Visit
www.bond.edu.au/scholarships for a comprehensive list and/or to apply! For further
queries, email scholarships@bond.edu.au or phone 1800 074 074 toll-free (within
Australia).
News from the University of Melbourne
 ‘UniExperience Day’ at Melbourne
UniExperience is two-day program for Year 11 students to go on campus and experience
university life first-hand. Students stay on campus in one of the residential college and take
part in a series of engaging and interactive activities covering all aspects of tertiary study.
The program includes:
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One night accommodation and meals
A guided campus tour
Information on Melbourne courses
Workshops on the transition to university, student support, accommodation and financial
options, scholarships and study tips
 Social activities organised by current university students
Date:
Location:
Cost:
Thursday 10 & Friday 11 July 2014
Parkville Campus, Melbourne
$100
Registrations will open soon at
http://futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/explore/events/victoria_and_interstate/victoria/u
niexperience
 ‘A Day at Melbourne’
Join us and experience a Day at Melbourne! This is a repeat event – the first was in the
April holidays! The event is designed for all Year 10 to 12 students and their families to go
and explore the Parkville campus and find out more about the range of study options
available at the university. There will be an opportunity to hear from current students
about what it is like to study at Melbourne and attend tailored sessions to learn more about
entry requirements, course structures and other opportunities available to Melbourne
students. A tour of the Southbank campus will also be included in the program for those
who wish to visit the Victorian College of the Arts.
When:
Time:
Location:
Friday 11 July 2014
10.00am - 3.30pm
Parkville Campus, Melbourne
There is no cost for this event, but registration is essential. To register visit
http://futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/explore/events/victoria_and_interstate/victoria/a
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New Courses on offer at La Trobe University
La Trobe University will be introducing two new courses in 2015. These are:
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Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Commerce/Law
Over the next few weeks more information will be made available, but for the most up-todate information, visit www.latrobe.edu.au
Information Nights at SAE
SAE is a leading educator in creative media industries, with over 50 campuses across the
globe. Training industry-ready graduates since 1976, SAE provide an exceptional hands-on
learning environment where students thrive.
SAE is hosting a number of Information Sessions in May aimed at providing prospective
students with the information they need about the programs on offer at SAE.
Details about the Information Session at the Melbourne campus are:
Date:
Time:
Venue:
Saturday 24 May 2014
11.00am – 3.00pm
235 Normanby Road in South Melbourne
For more information, visit www.sae.edu.au/events or call 1800 SAE EDU.
Careers in Public Relations
Public relations officers work with individuals or companies to plan, develop and put in place
information and communication to the public. They aim to help people understand
organisations, their product and services and their contribution to the community.
Public relation officers can be involved in 
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monitoring public opinion regarding an organisation or particular issues
present arguments on behalf of an organisation to government, other organisations and
special interest groups
respond to enquiries from the public, media and other organisations
arrange interviews with journalists, prepare and distribute media releases, and liaise with
and make statements to the media
write, edit and arrange production of newsletters, in-house magazines, pamphlets and
brochures
assist with preparing organisational documents such as annual reports, corporate profiles
and submissions
write speeches, prepare visual aids and make public presentations
manage websites
organise special events such as open days, visits, exhibitions and functions
conduct internal communication courses, workshops and media training
Personal requirements of a successful public relations officer:
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interested in people
good analytical skills
good oral and written communication
skills
aptitude for working with computers
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able to write concisely
good organisational skills
interested in current affairs
able to work under pressure
To become a public relations officer students usually have to complete a TAFE
qualification in public relations, or a degree with a major in public relations. There are
many courses offered at both TAFE and university level that can prepare students for a
career in public relations. Public relations is often offered as a major within a course, for
example, within a Bachelor of Arts. Other times, it is a specialised public relations
degree course such as offered at the following institutions:
INSTITUTION
Deakin University
PRE-REQUISITES
RMIT University
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 35 in any
English
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English
(EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English
(EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL
Swinburne University
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English
(EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL
2014 ATAR
56.60 (G)
50.25 (M)
83.50
70.15
70.45