NSW/ACT CAREERS NEWS 18th July 2012
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CONTENTS
 Inverell Careers Expo
 CareersXpo (Formerly Canberra Careers Market)
 Bond University Law Experience
 Bond University Student for a Semester
 University of Notre Dame Australia Parent
Information Evening
 BlueScope Steel Cadetships
 CIB Accounting Cadetships
 The Premier's ANZAC Memorial Scholarships 2013
 My University Website
 Pine Street Children’s Program
 Pine Street Youth Programs
 Omnilink Undergraduate Program – Sydney Office
 UTS Women in Engineering & IT Hands-on Day for
Year 10
 NSW Students Online
 Macquarie University Physics Careers Night
 Ausgrid Work Experience and Apprenticeship
program
 HSC Coach
 University of Newcastle Science and Information
Technology Awards
 University of Newcastle Year 11 Business Challenge
 Australian Stockholm Junior Water Prize
 ACTT Actors College Free Workshop and Course
Information Sessions
 Kenvale College Get Real Events Experience
Program
 Chemical Institute Careers Information
 Indigenous Australian Engineering Summer School
 Mid North Coast Post-Secondary Options Expo
 Flying Fish Sports Info Evening
 Practice SAT for US College Entry
 ’Your Career & You’ Self-Assessment Booklet
 Charles Allan Seymour Hawker Scholarship
 Australian Veterans’ Children Assistance Trust
 UniSA Aspiring Filmmaker Competition
COMING SOON
(http://www.mhscareers.com/Calendar.html)
19th July
Nepean Careers Market
UTS - Discovery Days
Careers in Sport Workshops
20th July
Nepean Careers Market
21st July
Williams Business College Open Day
22nd July
Year 10: Preparing for Success
23rd July
Indigenous Jobs Market Redfern
24th July
Future Options Day (Lismore)
Indigenous Jobs Market Redfern
Act Wild Web Conferences
25th July
Indigenous Jobs Market Redfern
Mid North Coast Post-Secondary Options Expo (Coffs
Harbour)
UMAT 2012
Macquarie University Business and Economics Information Evening
World Education Program Australia Student Exchange
Information Evening
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SCHOLARSHIPS
A scholarship search on Myfuture shows that over 2500 scholarships are offered each year in Australia. If you
are going on to tertiary education go to "The Facts" and click on "Awards and Scholarships" to see which
scholarships you can apply for.
http://www.myfuture.edu.au/The%20Facts.aspx
Inverell Careers Expo
Inverell Town Hall, Inverell.
Thursday, July 19th, 9:30am to 3:30pm
http://www.inverell.nsw.gov.au/images/stories/ISC/Your%20Council/Media%20release/12%209314%20%20M
edia%20Release%20-%204%20June%202012%20Inverell%20Careers%20Expo%202012.pdf
CareersXpo (Formerly Canberra Careers Market)
Get careers and education information from over 80 local and national exhibitors. Universities, colleges,
recruiters and businesses will be there to give students information on what to do post-secondary school.
1st & 2nd August, Exhibition Park, Mitchell, Canberra.
Gold Coin Donation required on entry.
http://www.canberracareersmarket.com.au/
Bond University Law Experience
This program provides prospective students with information on what it takes to study law and the diverse
career options available.
Open to all high school students, teachers and parents.
Registrations due by September 10th.
Event held on September 15th, 9am to 3pm.
http://www.bond.edu.au/about-bond/news-and-events/events/BD3_013111
Bond University Student for a Semester
If you are a Year 11 or 12 student living in Northern NSW you can attend courses in the September 2012
semester at Bond University. Courses are run by a range of faculties including the Business, Humanities, Social
Sciences, and Law faculties.
Tuition costs $238 with possible additional costs for textbooks and course materials.
Applications close August 22nd.
http://www.bond.edu.au/student-life/experience-university-life/student-for-a-semester/index.htm
University of Notre Dame Australia Parent Information Evening
Parents of prospective students will get the opportunity to meet staff and students, learn about the transition
from high school to tertiary study, find out more about courses and tour the campus.
Tuesday 21st August, 6pm - 8pm
University of Notre Dame, Corner of Abercrombie Street & Broadway
http://www.nd.edu.au/sydney/events/parent_info.shtml
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BlueScope Steel Cadetships
Cadetships are available in 2013 in the areas of Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, Materials and Mechatronics
Engineering, Procurement and Shared Services, Human Resources, and Chemistry.
To be eligible for a cadetship you must be completing Year 12 in 2012 (or have already completed) and are
planning to undertake a Bachelor of Commerce, Engineering or IT at the University of Wollongong.
Applications close August 31st.
http://cadets.bluescopesteel.com/home/australian-cadetships/brighter-future/brighter-future
CIB Accounting Cadetships
Cadetships are offered to students who have recently, or are about to, complete their HSC. Cadets will be able
to attend a combination of full-time or part-time university while undergoing on-the-job training.
Positions available in Parramatta, Sydney and Penrith.
Applications open now online.
http://www.cibaccountants.com.au/employment
The Premier’s ANZAC Memorial Scholarships 2013
Up to twenty scholarships will be awarded in 2013 to students in Years 9 or 10 (in 2012). The students will visit
significant overseas sites associated with Australia's participation in wars with all costs covered by the
scholarship.
Application forms will be sent to school principals by Friday 10 August 2012. Applications are due from
Principals by Friday 17th August.
Contact (02) 9244 5008 or awards@det.nsw.edu.au for more information.
https://www.det.nsw.edu.au/what-we-offer/awards-scholarships-and-grants/scholarships/anzac-memorialscholarships
My University Website
Search thousands of Australian courses in order to compare factors such as: the cost, admission requirements
and graduate outcomes. The website provides an extensive range of statistical information on both
universities and other higher education providers.
http://www.myuniversity.gov.au/
Pine Street Children’s Programs
The Children’s Programs at the Pine Street Creative Arts Centre run between 23rd of July and 15th of
September. Classes are open from ages 9 to 15. Programs include:
 Digital Drawing
 Animation
 Painting and Drawing
 Ceramics
 And more!
For more information and to book, contact 9245 1502 or email bomalley@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au
http://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/pinestreet/ChildrensP/default.html
Pine Street Youth Programs
The Pine Street Youth Term Programs for Term 3 run between 1st of August and 12th of September. Programs
include:
 Paper Crafting – 1st August, 6pm to 9pm
 Claymation – 2nd August, 6pm to 9pm
 Photo-silk Screen Printing – 8th and 29th August, 6pm to 9pm
 Retro Printing – 15th August, 6pm to 9pm
 Intro to Digital Photography – 16th August, 6pm to 9pm
 Street Art – 22nd August and 12th September, 6pm to 9pm
 Intro to Film Special Effects – 23rd August, 6pm to 9pm
 Sustainable Jewelry – 28th August, 6pm to 9pm
 Art & Craft – 4th September, 6:30pm to 8:30pm
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 Sustainable Book Binding – 5th September, 6pm to 9pm
For more information and to book, contact 9245 1520 or ctorrington@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au
http://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/pinestreet/YouthProgram/default.html
Omnilink Undergraduate Program – Sydney Office
Omnilink are offering a part-time or full-time cadetship at their Sydney Office. This cadetship would be suitable
for students in Year 12 with excellent grades and who wish to enrol in a Geographic, or Surveying and Spatial
Information Systems course whilst entering into the workforce.
Applications should be accompanied by a CV and the student’s preference for a tertiary course they would
undertake.
http://www.omnilink.com.au/cadetship.htm
UTS Women in Engineering & IT Hands-on Day for Year 10
A one day interactive seminar for Year 10 students. Students will get to meet undergraduates and
professionals in engineering and IT, as well as explore the range of engineering & IT study options and careers.
Contact Laura Waibel on (02) 9514 2602 or wie@eng.uts.edu.au for more information.
Closing date for applications is Friday 3rd August.
17th August, 8:30am to 3:15pm.
http://datasearch2.uts.edu.au/feit/news-events/event-detail.cfm?ItemId=30245
NSW Students Online
Find study tips and tools, past HSC exam papers, how to prepare for your exams, strategies, what to expect
and more.
http://studentsonline.bos.nsw.edu.au
Macquarie University Physics Careers Night
Learn about potential careers in physics, photonics and astronomy. Graduates from Macquarie University will
share their knowledge from a range of organisations and careers.
Bookings are essential, RSVP to carol.mcnaught@mq.edu.au or (02) 9850 8911.
Wednesday 12th September, 6pm to 8:30pm.
Building E7B, Room 100, Macquarie University, Macquarie Park, Sydney.
http://www.science.mq.edu.au/news_and_events/events2/public_events/physics_careers_night
Ausgrid Work Experience and Apprenticeship Program
Ausgrid, a major NSW electricity infrastructure provider, offers a range of career opportunities for high school
students.
Work Experience:
Positions are offered to Year 10, 11, 12 high school and TAFE students. Students will have the chance to work
in electrical apprenticeship centres in Newcastle, Muswellbrook and Sydney, as well as the Ausgrid Head Office
in Sydney.
http://www.ausgrid.com.au/Common/Careers/Work-experience.aspx
Apprenticeship:
Positions available for apprentices include line working, electrical, and cable jointing. Interested students must
register for a pre-selection test in Sydney, Newcastle or Muswellbrook.
Applications close Thursday 26th July, 5pm.
http://www.ausgrid.com.au/Common/Careers/Ausgrid-Apprenticeships/Apply.aspx
HSC Coach
HSC Coach is an online HSC study support tool for Year 12 students. Students are provided with subjectspecific HSC advice online from the University of Newcastle.
http://www.hsccoach.com.au/
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University of Newcastle Science and Information Technology Awards
The Faculty of Science and Information Technology offers Excellence and Commendation awards for Year 11
students who have shown outstanding achievement in Communication, Design, Mathematics, Science or
Information Technology fields.
The excellence award includes a $50 gift voucher and certificate, and nominations must be submitted by
school staff.
Nominations due by 19th October.
http://www.newcastle.edu.au/faculty/science-it/events-and-community/awards-for-excellence.html
University of Newcastle Year 11 Business Challenge
Select a new or existing product/service and develop a business plan to deliver the product/service to the
market in an innovative way.
Students and schools will share in a $10,000 prize pool, with scholarships on offer.
For more information contact Catherine Seamer: (02) 4921 5511 or Business-School@newcastle.edu.au
http://www.newcastle.edu.au/school/business/events/year-11-business-plan-challenge/
Australian Stockholm Junior Water Prize
Annual water science competition for high school students between the ages of 14 and 19. Students must
develop a practical water research project aimed at improving quality of life and the environment.
Prizes include a return flight to Stockholm, accommodation to participate in a one-week cultural exchange
program, and a chance to represent Australia in the international Stockholm Junior Water Prize.
Entries due by 30th November 2012.
http://www.awa.asn.au/Australian_Stockholm_Junior_Water_Prize.aspx
ACTT Actors College Free Workshop and Course Information Sessions
Open to anyone aged 17 years and above who is interested in acting. Sessions will include workshops,
information on the college and a chance to meet staff and tutors.
Sessions are held at the Main Pitt St Campus.
28th July & 18th August, 10:30am to 12:30pm.
http://www.actt.edu.au/course/dropact
Kenvale College Get Real Events Experience Program
Fifteen Year 11 students get a week of work experience in Events, and two students will win a scholarship to
study Hospitality and Event Management with Kenvale College after their HSC.
Applications close August 3rd, Program runs in late September & Early October.
http://www.kenvale.edu.au/Text/1251680918648-2712/uploadedFiles/1327295763142-9517.pdf
Royal Australian Chemical Institute Careers Information for Secondary Students
Studying Chemistry at University
Chemistry Career Options
Career Profiles
Active Industries & Companies
http://www.raci.org.au/education/secondary-2
Indigenous Australian Engineering Summer School, 13 – 19 January 2013
Provides Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students from around Australia with the opportunity to
experience engineering studies and careers.
Contact:
IAESS Coordinator, Engineering Sydney, Level 2, School of Information Technologies, University of Sydney.
iaess@sydney.edu.au
http://sydney.edu.au/engineering/iaess/
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Mid North Coast Post-Secondary Options Expo
Will be held on the morning of Wednesday, 25th July at the Coffs Harbour Education Campus.
A large range of organisations will be present to assist senior students investigate future choices.
Contact: Lance Noel, Careers Adviser, Coffs Harbour Senior College
Phone: 02 66593258 Fax: 02 66593257
Email: lance.noel@det.nsw.edu.au
Flying Fish Yachting, Water and Snow Sports Evening
6pm on 10th July at Middle Harbour Yacht Club, Mosman, NSW.
T: 02 9969 8590.
http://www.flyingfishonline.com/about_us/316.asp
Practice SAT for US College Entry
The PSAT is designed for students in Year 10 and Year 11.
Saturday, October 20th at 8am at St. Vincent’s College, Potts Point, Sydney.
The PSAT gives you the chance to receive feedback about your strengths and weaknesses in order to prepare
for the “real” SAT.
The PSAT will last approximately three hours. It consists of Critical Reading (two 25 minute sections), Math
(two 25 minute sections, and Writing (30 minutes).
To register for the PSAT, please log on to www.trybooking.com/BQFI
Reminder: the “US College Night” will be held on Wednesday, August 22nd at Sydney University.
www.trybooking.com/BOWK
‘Your Career & You’ Self-Assessment Booklet
The ‘Your Career & You’ booklet is now available to download for free from the Graduate Careers Australia
website.
http://www.graduatecareers.com.au/
Charles Allan Seymour Hawker Scholarship
The Charles Allan Seymour Hawker Scholarship aims to encourage others to help serve their country and
fellow men and women. Since 1990 the scholarship has awarded more than four million dollars to ninety-six
young Australians.
The scholarship is available to any Australian student undertaking a three or four year course of study
approved by the foundation at any of the following institutions:

Australian National University – ACT

Flinders University of South Australia – SA

University of Adelaide (including Roseworthy Campus) – SA

Roseworthy Residential College – SA

University of New England – NSW

University of South Australia – SA

Marcus Oldham College – VIC

University of Cambridge - UK
Applications open Monday 10th December 2012 and close Friday 4th January 2013.
http://www.hawkerscholarship.org/
Australian Veterans’ Children Assistance Trust (AVCAT)
AVCAT is a national independent charity helping the children and grandchildren of ex-service men and women
to a better future through higher education. Expressions of interest are now being accepted with applications
opening on the 18th of August and closing on the 31st of October.
To be eligible for a scholarship you must be:
 A child or grandchild of a person with operational service, or three or more years continuous full-time
other service with the Australian Army, Navy or Air Force.
 Under the age of 25 (Unless exceptional circumstances apply).
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
Enrolled (or planning to enrol) in a full-time undergraduate, tertiary course of one or more years
duration in an Australian Institution.
 Eligible on income and assets grounds for the Centrelink Youth Allowance full-time educational
benefits.
 An Australian Resident.
For more information contact avcat@dva.gov.au or call 02 9213 7999.
www.avcat.org.au
University of South Australia Aspiring Filmmaker Competition
Enter your short film in the University of South Australia Aspiring Filmmaker Competition to go in the draw to
win $3000 worth of prizes. Films must be no more than 5 minutes long and may be presented at the Magill @
Twilight Film Festival in September.
Entries due by 10th August.
http://unisa.edu.au/shortfilm
Ron Sylvester,
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