Careers
Opportunities – don’t miss out!
This term there are many opportunities open for Year 12 students to apply for such as early entry, GLEP and scholarships to name a few. Students are strongly encouraged to explore these opportunities and take the time to complete ‘strong’, worthy applications. These applications usually take time and should not be rushed or done at the last minute.
The table below highlights the early entry opportunities that are NOW OPEN.
If you require assistance, please visit the careers office to book a time to discuss any issues in detail.
How can a careers advisor help you?
The Careers Office is open every day and offers all students assistance with:
- Subject selection and/or changes
- Post-school options including courses available at University, Colleges and TAFE
- Work experience
- Resume writing
- Job interviewing skills
- Gap year options and applications
- Finding part time work
- Scholarships and cadetships
Students are most welcome to drop in with their diaries to book a meeting or send an email indicating their availability.
We are open before and after school and during lunch time.
Mrs Carmel Donnan and Ms Katrina Smith
Careers Advisors
Event |
Date |
Event Description / Resource |
Registration Details / Venue |
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Loreto Normanhurst Invites Students in Years 11 & 12 to our Lunch Time Talks |
Term 2 Dates *Please see Event Description for details* |
23 May – Charles Sturt University 25 May – ANU 6 June – WiEIT 8 June – University of Technology 13 June – University of New South Wales 15 June – Gap Student 19 June – Western Sydney University |
Curran Theatre
For more information email or pop into the careers office. |
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Knox and Ravenswood Careers Night |
Mon 29 May 5.30pm – 8.30pm |
Students and parents from all schools are welcome to attend. Free entry. Over 60 exhibitors |
Knox Great Hall, Pacific Highway Wahroonga No parking on site. T: 02 9498 9898 |
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Getting to Know Nursing Years 10-12 |
Tues 16 May |
Find out more about nursing as a profession. Get to know what it’s really like at Notre Dame’s Getting to Know Nursing event. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet academic staff and hear from our guest speaker who will provide information on a current innovative nursing topic. |
160 Oxford Street Darlinghurst ( map ) Places are limited. Please register below or contact us on 02 8204 4404 or email for further information. |
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Law Admission Test |
NOW OPEN Closes: Fri 11 Aug Test Date: Tues 26 Sept |
The LAT is a requirement for domestic applicants who wish to study an Undergraduate Law Dual Degree program at UNSW. Late registrations will be accepted from 5:00pm AEST on Friday 11 August 2017 until 5:00pm AEST on Wednesday 6 September 2017. A late registration fee will apply. |
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Macquarie University Global Leaders Entry Program (GLEP)
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NOW OPEN |
For Year 12 students who are driven, well-rounded, service orientated leaders and achieving good results at school, the Global Leadership Entry Program (GLEP) is the perfect entry pathway to Macquarie University and the GLP. |
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ACU Early Achievers Program |
NOW OPEN Closes: 17 July |
ACU believes that students should be recognised for their contribution and leadership potential within the community and their school. The Early Achievers Program allows successful applicants to receive an offer well ahead of the usual tertiary admissions announcements. |
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University of New England |
NOW OPEN |
UNE Early Entry is open to all year 12 applicants and relies solely on your school’s assessment of your attributes and abilities to determine your suitability for entry. The assessment is based around your ability to work and learn independently, as well as your overall potential for academic success at UNE. |
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UNSW Mining Engineering FREE Scholarships Information Dinners |
Parramatta 15 May (Mantra Hotel 6.30-9pm) Canberra 16 May (Crowne Plaza Hotel 6.30-9pm) Newcastle 18 May (Noah’s on the Beach 6.30-9pm) |
Year 10, 11 & 12 students can meet with our academics, current students, alumni and industry professionals to get the dirt on Mining Engineering. Find out about entry options, campus life, study, career options and what it’s really like to work in the Mining and Minerals Industry. We are also pleased to announce that we will have up to 15 UNSW Minerals Industry Scholarships valued at $48,000 each, on offer again in 2018.
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Macquarie University’s Undergraduate Information Evening |
Wed 17 May |
University study can start your career, shift your thinking, engage you with the world…and even help you change the future. We like enquiring minds. At our information evening, you can speak with our staff, enjoy presentations, and discover why Macquarie is a leader in undergraduate study. When: Where: Macquarie University |
Register at http://www.cvent.com/d/d5qn2l |
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Macquarie University Campus Tours |
24 May *Check times on the website |
Campus tours are held regularly throughout the year for high school students and their parents. |
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UTS Info Nights Nursing & Midwifery |
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Upcoming dates Discover Nursing Wednesday 12 July, 5.30 pm | Register now Discover Midwifery
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UNSW |
Wed 7 June |
This evening is designed for Year 11 & 12 students interested in applying for a scholarship or the Co-op Program. |
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UTS Bachelor of Accounting (BAcc) Co-op Scholarship – Information Evening |
Tue 16 May |
Meet current students, graduates, sponsors, and staff of this elite program. Closing date for Round 1 applications: Friday 2 June 2017 Closing date for Round 2 applications: Friday 20 October 2017 (Places for Round 2 applicants will be limited) |
Aerial Function Centre, UTS Building 10 (level 7), 235 Jones Street, Ultimo |
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Teacher Education Scholarships |
Applications for the 2018 program will open late May or early June 2017. |
Get paid while you study to become a teacher and be guaranteed a permanent teaching position in a NSW public school when you graduate. |
Sign up for an ALERT ME on the website. |
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Bond with Bond – Sydney |
Mon 26 June |
We invite prospective students and their family to attend our exclusive Bond with Bond event in Sydney, where students can find out more about studying at Bond and what makes us so unique. |
Visit here for more information |
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University of Sydney Scholarships information evening |
Tues 20 June |
For Year 12 students |
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ACU Open Days |
Canberra 26 Aug North Sydney 2 Sept Strathfield 9 Sept
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Register to attend Open Day for a chance to WIN $5,000 for an ACU study trip to Rome when you enrol at ACU. |
http://www.acu.edu.au/student_experience/student_life/experience_uni_before_you_start/open_day |
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Physics World Careers |
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Information about careers in physics. You can see what jobs graduates are doing and find out about employers who take on physics graduates. |
http://blog.physicsworld.com/2017/02/07/your-future-with-physics/ |
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Tocal College Open Days |
Fri 7 & 14 July Fri 29 Sept Fri 6 Oct |
Tocal courses are renowned Australia-wide for practical training, development of industry-relevant skills and experience in general agriculture, beef cattle, dairying, rural business management, sheep production, cropping and conservation and land management. |
http://www.tocal.nsw.edu.au/future-students/college-open-days |