August 2024

Vol 13

Careers & Pathways

The latest news and updates from TFS Careers and Pathways

in this issue:

Applying to Aus Uni’s?

Melb Uni Accommodation

Thinking about your ​career?

Jobs and the Ocean ​(working on water)

Uni Syd Scholarships

Accounting Cadetship

Apprenticeship ​Opportunity

Game Development ICT

UTAS OPEN DAY

Maritime Immersion

Paid Work @ the ATO

Careers in Agriculture

THIS ISSUES quote:

“YOU GOT THIS”

- Author unknown

Applying to Mainland Universities?

UAC - Applications Open Now!

UAC is the University Admissions Center that students must use when applying to universities located in NSW and the ACT (not including ANU).

Applications are now open and to avoid late fees, students must apply before September 29th. CLICK HERE to see more.

VTAC - Applications Open Now!

VTAC is the Victorian Tertiary Admission Center that students ​must use to apply to university at all Victorian universities.

From Monday 31 July 2023, you will be able to submit your ​application. The deadline for timely applications is 5.00 pm, ​Thursday 28 September 2023. Special consideration (SEAS) and ​scholarship applications close on 6 October 2023 (5pm). Find all ​deadlines on our important dates page.

Here is an easy-to-follow guide for Year 12 Students CLICK HERE

SATAC - Applications Open Now!

SATAC is the South Australian Tertiary Admission Center. ​Students must use SATAC to apply to all universities in ​South Australia and the Northern Territory.

Applications will open for 2024 on 7 August 2023!

QTAC - Applications Open Now!

QTAC is the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre that students ​must use to apply to any university in QLD.

Take a look HERE for more information.

TISC - Applications Open Now!

TISC is the Tertiary Institutions Service Centre and must be ​used by students when applying to all universities in Western ​Australia.

Early offer applications are open now and close in mid-​December.

Access the website HERE to create an account and apply.

Melbourne Uni Accommodation

If you're thinking about applying for university accommodation or a residential college ​at the University of Melbourne, apply as soon as possible.

Spots are limited and fill up quickly.

Tasmanian students are eligible for the NARRM Scholarship and Narrm Scholars ​Accommodation Allowance. For more details, check out the provided links.

• University accommodation

• Residential college,

• NARRM scholarship

Career Ideas

Do you have a favorite subject at school but are not sure ​what kind of job you could pursue in this field?

myfuture.edu.au has made Career Bullseyes which can help ​you explore jobs connected to a particular subject or area of ​interest.

Take a look by following THIS LINK

Working on Water Program

Working on Water (WoW) is a three-day program for Year 9 and 10 students to explore ​Tasmania’s diverse employment opportunities on, in and around water.

Seafood Industry Tasmania (SIT) creates engaging educational experiences for students, ​including touring aquaculture farms, dissecting fish, and visiting marine research centres.

Date: Monday 21st to Wednesday 23rd October 2024

Where: Areas in the South-east of Tasmania

Applications close 26th August!

Apply HERE

Uni Syd Scholarships

Uni Syd is holding a webinar about all the scholarships they have on offer in 2025.

To sign up to the free webinar click HERE

Dates: Sep 18, 2024 05:00 PM

WLF - Accounting Cadetship

Get paid while you study and get real world experience!

If you are thinking about studying accounting at UTAS - consider apppling for the WLF ​Undergraduate Accountant Cadetship Program

This program is open to Tasmanian year 12 students with an enrolment in pre-tertiary ​accounting.

Become an Apprentice!

The Tasmanian Building Group Apprenticeship ​Scheme is offering the Building Futures Program for ​2025.

Open to Year 9 and 10 students, this school-based ​traineeship provides paid training in construction, ​leading to a Cert II over two years.

Apply online with a resume and cover letter. ​Limited spots available!

Apply here: www.tasbgas.com.au/schools/apply-​now

A Career in Game Development

Join AIE's Online Campus Day on Saturday, 24 August 2024, to explore courses in game ​development, 3D animation, film, and visual effects. Meet teachers, learn about course ​options and career pathways, and see amazing student work. Perfect for students interested ​in studying online and pursuing careers in games and VFX!

Check out the site HERE

UTAS Open Days

Going to University is an exciting time!

Understanding what to expect and how to navigate this new environment can help you make ​the most of your experience.

UTAS Maritime Immersion Program

UTAS Maritime Immersion Program runs from October 2-4, 2024, during school holidays at ​the Australian Maritime College in Launceston.

Open to Tasmanian Year 10-12 students, the program offers hands-on maritime activities, ​including boat simulators, engineering challenges, and logistics planning. Discover ​university life and maritime industry opportunities. Applications close on September 20, ​2024. Don’t miss out!

Find out more by clicking HERE

Australian Tax Office

School Leavers Program

Would you like to step into the world of work post-Year 12?

The Australian Tax Office has a School Leaver program for Year 12 school leavers finishing in ​2024. As part of this program, you’ll receive:

• full-time work in a 12–month program with practical, hands-on work experience
  
• a competitive starting salary of $54,606, plus 15.4% super
  
• formal training, including a Certificate III qualification in IT or business
  
• professional development and networking opportunities
  
• a supportive team environment
  
• an inclusive and diverse workplace culture.
  
• opportunities across Australia.
  

Applications for the 2025 program are open and close 11:00 pm (AEST) on 28 August 2024.

Click here for more information

Tas Institute of Agriculture