Careers
Did You Know?
Globalisation, Outsourcing and Automation are the key ways in which technology is disrupting the future of careers.
What does this disruption of the workforce mean for young people?
They will need to approach their career with a flexible, globally minded and multi-disciplinary approach.
There will be exponential growth in careers in the areas of genomics, cyber-safety, big data analysis and biotechnology.
Competencies such as strong project management skills, innovative thinking, digital literacy and a commitment to lifelong learning will be key to take advantage of the changing workforce.
We welcome all students in all years.
Term 4 is a great opportunity to come and meet one of the Careers advisors. Our office is open every day and all students are welcome and encouraged to drop in with their diaries or send an email to book a time. Appointments can be made before school, during lunch or after school, senior students can book during a study period. Please email the careers team.
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University of Notre Dame Information Evenings |
Notre Dame is open late on Thursday nights from 5pm – 7pm for drop in enquiries and application submission. Over the coming weeks they are running a series of events that allow students to talk one-on-one with our experts across different interest areas e.g. nursing at our Broadway campus. |
For a full list of all the sessions available: |
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Western Sydney University |
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This year, Western Sydney University has launched an exciting new initiative for entry into university in 2017. Guaranteed Entry (GE) will provide participating students the opportunity to receive an offer into a Western Sydney University undergraduate degree or The College program on the day of ATAR release: 16 December, 2016. |
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ANU Sydney Advisory Day |
19 December 2016 |
Advisory day provides prospective students with the opportunity to speak with an advisor one-on-one as well as the opportunity to ask questions about academics and colleges. |
Australian National Maritime Museum, 2 Murray St, Sydney To register follow the link. |
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Whitehouse 2-day Spring Workshop in Portfolio Development |
10 – 11 November 2016 |
At the Sydney campus at 2 Short Street, Surry Hills. |
For bookings phone 1300551433 or Email |
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Bateman Battersby Lawyers Law Bursary |
Applications close |
Bateman Battersby Lawyers provide a $10,000 bursary to a student who, upon completion of their Higher School Certificate intend to apply for admission to a full-time University law course in Sydney, Wollongong, Newcastle or the ACT. The bursary is awarded to the applicant who receives the highest ATAR or IB equivalent. |
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UOW: Learning Labs |
16 – 17 Jan 2017 |
An enrichment program for students in Years 7 – 10 with curriculum being pitched at a flexible Year 11 and Year 12 level. Workshops will be innovative, challenging and aim to stimulate the interests of high achieving students. |
University of Wollongong Campus |
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Webinar: Pathways to Endeavour College, ACPE or Martin College |
Wed 9 Nov 2016 |
Find out about the pathway options into bachelor degrees at Endeavour College of Natural Health, ACPE or Martin College. |
The Careers Team
Carmel Donnan, Jo Hallinan and Leanne Valencia