Careers Corner

Welcome to Chapter 2 of the St Clare’s High School Careers Corner.

Last Friday saw the second of our industry presentations during our Year 12 Careers Sessions.  Candice and Loretta from MidCoast Council came to talk to the students about career pathways with MCC.  These range from Apprenticeships and Traineeships through to Degree positions with a huge range of different positions.  There is apparently a shortage of engineers, and the students were encouraged to think about this pathway post school.

Important Dates

6 March 2024 - School Photo Day - individual photos for Year 12 students are appended to NESA registration for validation of HSC Examination identity.  It is ESSENTIAL that students attend school on this day.

Work Experience 

A reminder regarding Work Experience for 2024. 

Work Experience (W/E) in 2024 at St Clare’s will be available as targeted work experience. 

W/E will be for the following students: 

• Transition to work students identified by Learning Support.
• Students in Year 9 and 10 interested in leaving school to find employment at the end of 2024/2025.
• Students in Year 11 and 12 who need W/E as part of applications for courses, scholarships, and employment. 

W/E can be done in the following forms: 

• One day a week – transition to work programs for Work Studies students.
• One day a week for five weeks OR one week organised in conjunction with the school calendar for students looking to leave school.
• During holidays for Year 11 and Year 12 students, and for Year 10 students - ONLY if two supporting St Clare’s teachers are available as monitors. 

Work Placement (W/P) for VET students will continue as normal in designated weeks. 

Process for W/E 

• Students wishing to be involved in a work experience program in 2024 will need to collect and fill in an application form (please see Mrs McCann).
• Each application will require an interview with the Careers Adviser and a written reason for wanting to be part of the program supported by parents.
• All students will need to complete a “Work Ready” booklet which is in the W/E pack.
• All students will need to complete “Go2Workplacement”.
• An annual insurance fee applies to all students involved in W/E or W/P programs. 

UCAT ANZ 2024 

For those students considering a career in Medicine or Dentistry in 2025 please see below the dates and costs for the UCAT. 

Key Dates 

Candidates taking the UCAT ANZ in 2024 for entry to universities in Australia and New Zealand in 2025 should note these key dates.  We do not make exceptions to these deadlines. 

Deadline times are 11:59 pm AEST - Australian Eastern Standard Time 

 Test Fees

 The test fee is payable at the time of booking by major debit/credit card:

 All fees are charged in Australian dollars. 

Your bank may charge an additional international transaction as Pearson VUE is a United States merchant.  If you have queries about this please contact your bank for information. 

Late Fees 

Bookings close on 17 May 2024 at 11:59 pm AEST.  The late fee of $85 applies to all bookings made during the late booking period (12:00 am AEST on 18 May - 11:59 pm AEST on 31 May). 

Late bookings close at 11:59 pm AEST on 31 May 2024.  The final late fee of $185 applies to all bookings made during the final late booking period (12:00 am AEST on 1 June - 11:59 pm AEST on 5 June). 

*The late fees are non-refundable. 

Refer to the information here about Booking your Test. 

Online Medicine Information Night – 20 March 

There is also a Medical Information Evening at Charles Sturt University in Port Macquarie. 

Charles Sturt University is running an online Medicine Information Night at 6:00 pm on Wednesday 20 March 2024. 

We will start with an overview of the course, our facilities, entry requirements, and how to apply. 

Those who attend will get information on clinical placements, career opportunities, support services, scholarships and more. 

We will also cover information about the University Clinical Aptitude Test for Australia and New Zealand (UCAT ANZ) and hear about the experiences of rural and regional doctors. 

Charles Sturt University offers the Joint Program in Medicine in partnership with Western Sydney University. The two-year program runs on our Orange campus in regional New South Wales and is followed by three years of regional placements. 

Those who wish to attend can book here.

Careers Association of Australia

The latest information from the Careers Association of Australia (CAA) is as follows:

Australian Federal Police PSO Online Information Session | Wednesday 13 March Interested in a career as a Protective Service Officer (PSO)? Have questions answered in this online information session where PSOs will speak about their lived experiences on the job and learn about the process to join. Register now for this free virtual information session:

Primary Industries Education Foundation Australia: SFIRP Program and New Resources Find new resources and information about PIEFA NSW SFIRP Program here:

Primezone Academy Careers in Agriculture course information here: 

and new videos here:

Please contact Ben Holmes SFIRP Project Manager ben.holmes@piefa.edu.au for more information. 

Free UTS Startups Entrepreneurship Workshops are Open for Term 1 for Years 9-10 Students UTS Startups are offering free 30-60min workshops for Years 9-10 students that inspire interest in entrepreneurship. Students will actively engage with young entrepreneurs who share relatable backgrounds, shedding light on their journeys, methods, identity, and how students can kickstart their own paths. For more information:

Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT) Enrolments Open for 2024 Save the Date - CIT are running the annual Studio24 on Thursday 12 September at Reid. This is a creative industries open house where students can find out what it’s like to be a CIT student for a day. Choose up to 3 one-hour workshops: Photography, Graphic Design, Visual Arts, Fashion, Interior Design, Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy, Music and Sound Production, Screen and Media.

TAFE NSW | Bradfield Senior College Open Days For HSC students interested in preparation for the creative industries - filmmaking, a career in design or visual arts, production or performance, Bradfield’s project-based learning in Year 11 can build specialisations and industry connections. Find out more at Open Days; 12 March, 9 April and 7 May. Register here:

Explore Day 2024 | Charles Sturt University Charles Sturt are excited to welcome students to campus for Explore Day. Explore Day is for Year 10, 11 and 12 students to get a taste for university life through interactive workshops and fun activities. Book a spot here:

Albury-Wodonga: Tuesday 5 March 2024 | Bathurst: Tuesday 12 March 2024 | Wagga Wagga: Tuesday 19 March 2024 |Port Macquarie: Tuesday 26 March 2024. 

Medicine Information Night | Charles Sturt University Any students interested in a career in rural or regional medicine? Come to Charles Sturt's online Medicine Information Night and discover everything there is to know about CSU’s five-year undergraduate entry degree – the Doctor of Medicine – from the team and current students. Join on Wednesday 20 March 2024, 6.00-7.30pm. Book here:

ADCO 'Girls Who Build' - Careers Information Session for Years 10-12 | 21 March 2024, 5pm-7pm Build A Career in Construction. Come and hear from a community of empowered women who are paving the way for future generations of female construction professionals. Connect with some Women of ADCO, mentors, and support networks dedicated to promoting gender diversity and inclusion in the industry. Register here:

or call Naomi 0477716561 for more information. 

Overseas Medical Placements for Years 10-12 Students | Applications Open Places are open on the Projects Abroad overseas medical experience programs. Dates start from mid-June and through July, with December and January dates also open. In the first instance please email an expression of interest and any questions to

For students in Years 10-12, more information at:

Scholarships, Early Entry, Alternative Pathways

Start 2024 with a Google Career Scholarship 2024 is the year to get job-ready skills with Google and Grandshake. Designed and delivered by senior Google experts, the Google Career Certificate scholarship offers job-ready professional training in areas including IT Support, UX Design, Data Analytics, Project Management and Digital Marketing. Students can get started for free at

Studying at The College The College is a pathway provider into Western Sydney University. Current and non-current school leavers can apply for admission to the many courses offered at The College. Apply Now to start Term 1 at The College in March 2024. Find out more:

Resources for Students 

Digital Career Tasters for Everyone at Grandshake Grandshake is where digital dreams meet the opportunities of tomorrow. With a series of online micro-crash courses crafted exclusively for todays youth. Students can dive into the digital universe and prepare for an exhilarating career in the world of technology. The best part? These programs require no background, just enthusiasm. Go to

to get started. 

CQUniversity | Navigating Possibilities with Choosing a Career Information Hub CQU's Choosing a Career information hub offers resources to support informed decision-making in students’ study journeys and beyond. With access to career planning tools, job descriptions, the study options that will get them there, and more, students can confidently navigate career options and get the help they need to plan for their future. Visit

I am happy to meet with anyone who would like to talk about post school pathways and can be contacted by phone on 6552 3300 or by email karen.mccann@mn.catholic.edu.au

Karen McCann
Careers/VET Adviser