Careers Corner 

We have made it to the end of Term 1 – where has the time gone?! 

I would like to start this edition of Careers Corner with a huge thank you to Mr Laurent and the Year 10 and Year 11 Hospitality students who catered for one of the dinners at the local TasteFest. 

The Year 12 VET students will be going on Work Placement next term.  The Year 12 Construction class will be out during Week 2.  Thanks to Mid Coast Connect and the many employers for allowing this to happen.  This is an excellent opportunity for the students to learn more of the world of work and often results in job opportunities for each of the students. 

Year 12 students who are interested in a university pathway post school are reminded to check each university’s website for early application and scholarship information.  UAC has opened.  All students should have received a PIN from UAC – please check your junk mail if you have not received this yet.  Please email me if you do not receive a PIN even if you do not want to go to university post school. 

UAC PIN and APPLYING 

Students must use their Year 12 student number (NESA Number) and UAC PIN to apply so that they can be identified as a Year 12 student.  If students don’t use their student number when applying, they will not appear on the school’s data spreadsheet available on “School Hub”. 

Each student can put down five preferences.  It is worth noting that not all university courses are available at this stage and more will become available as the year progresses. 

If the students do NOT get an email, they need to contact UAC in one of the following ways. 

UAC Contact Numbers 

Livechat and email through our website also continue to be available.

From a landline:  1300 275 822
From a mobile:  02 97520200 

If they are still having difficulty, then please contact me preferably via email so that I can assist.  I will be checking my emails at various times during the holidays. 

It is imperative that ALL STUDENTS have access to their NESA information and records.  This is where they can access their HSC timetables etc. 

All Year 12 students have been emailed with relevant information regarding UAC.  The information has also been placed in the Careers OneNote. 

The latest information available regarding SRS, EAS and Equity Scholarships is and will be posted on the UAC site

Please note that other states do not have their applications open yet (QTAC, VTAC, SATAC) and will open at various stages over the coming months. 

• Undergraduate applications open for domestic students on Wednesday 3 April 2024. UAC PINs will be emailed to NSW HSC and ACT Senior Secondary Certificate students on the same day.
• Undergraduate applications open for international students on Wednesday 17 April 2024.
• This year’s UAC Gude will not be delivered to schools but will be available on the UAC site.
• Resources on the UAC website will be updated in April. 

There is a great deal of information in this booklet which can be accessed from the UAC site

Job Jump also has a great deal of information regarding this, so don’t forget to check out the chapters in our Careers Team OneNote. 

Next term we will continue to have Industry visits on various Friday mornings, and I would like to thank Jess Loughland, for coming to chat with the current Year 12 students last Friday.  Jess is a St Clare’s Alumni and is currently working as a research scientist.  She shared her pathway and what a day in her life looks like.  It was very interesting to hear about how she reached this stage in her life and career. 

Thanks again to Erin Lute (from RIEP) who is arranging these visits for our students. 

Students in Year 12 who might be considering careers in medicine or dentistry post school need to register for the “UCAT” (University Clinical Aptitude Test ANZ). 

IMPORTANT UCAT ANZ 2024 DATES 

Candidates taking the UCAT ANZ in 2024 for entry to universities in Australia and New Zealand in 2025 should note these key dates (deadline times are in AEST - Australian Eastern Standard Time):  

UCAT ANZ 2024 Key Dates 

PLEASE NOTE:  UCAT registration is only via the UCAT ANZ website -

Universities and the UCAT Requirements

UCAT Format

Who is eligible to sit the UCAT? 

The UCAT ANZ test is only available to a candidate whose educational level at the time of sitting the test is that they are undertaking or have completed the final year of secondary schooling, or higher.  For example, candidates registering for UCAT ANZ 2024 should have completed, or plan to complete their final year of secondary schooling in 2024, that is, Year 12 in Australia or Year 13 in New Zealand. 

Candidates are eligible to sit UCAT ANZ if they have commenced or completed an undergraduate degree. 

It is noted, however, that not all undergraduate degree programs for which UCAT ANZ is a prerequisite will offer places for non-school leavers.  Candidates are advised to check the UCAT ANZ Consortium university websites for further information.  

Only a limited number of UCAT ANZ Consortium universities require international students to sit UCAT ANZ and, if so, it will only be required in specific circumstances.  Candidates are advised to check the UCAT ANZ Consortium university websites for further information.        (Reference: Pearson VUE, 2024) 

Please log on to the UCAT website for specific information.  There are free practice tests on this website to assist with preparation.

Next term the Year 11 PDHPE students will complete their Provide First Aid course with Warren Keegan from Coastal First Aid.  This is a very valuable qualification to have.  The Year 11 Sports Coaching class will complete their First Aid course on Monday 13 May.  They will gain some valuable knowledge and be able to feel confident when assisting in many different First Aid situations as well as satisfying one of the compulsory requirements for the Certificate III in Sports Coaching. 

CAA Latest Information 

The latest information from the CAA is as follows: 

Courses & Workshops for Students 

NIE Careers: Future Doctors Australia Program (Age: 14-18) 18 – 21 July 2024: Future Doctors Australia program is an engaging and high-impact 4-day program that provides young people (age: 14-18) with a unique opportunity to gain medical work experience in a safe and structured environment. Phone: 4367 0404 or 0412 439 115 or Email: enquiries@nie.edu.au. Details here:

UCAT NIE - Attention Year 10, 11 and 12: UCAT Preparation Workshop 21 April 2024: A full-day UCAT Preparation Workshop on 16 July 2023 (live online interactive). To register visit:

For further enquiries please contact NIE at enquiries@nie.edu.au or call (02) 4367 0404 / 0404 197 178 /

UNSW Young Women in Engineering Club: Free Year 7-9 Biomedical Engineering Workshops in April Limited places remain in the Free Biomedical Engineering workshop on 17 April for girls in Years 7-9. Facilitated by UNSW Biomedical Engineering Students’ Society at UNSW Kensington campus, this hands-on interactive workshop runs 10am – 11.30am. For more information visit:

Jump Start a Career in Early Childhood at GOAL College GOAL College has a new Early Childhood Education stream at the Olympic Park campus. Join now for Year 11 2025 and gain the full Certificate 3 (Early Childhood Education and Care) as part of the HSC. Non-ATAR. Apply now, limited places:

or phone 02 9171 7001.

La Trobe Health Information Management Undergraduate Course Don’t need to treat patients to make a difference in health. Study the Bachelor of Health Information Management and manage health data integrity and information systems, champion patient privacy, build skills in informatics, clinical coding and analytics. Visit:

or contact Course Co-ordinator Natasha.Prasad@latrobe.edu.au.

Western Sydney University | Families Week 2024 Children’s Drawing and Poetry Competition In the lead up to Families Week (13-19 May) Western is holding a children's poetry competition around the theme ‘One Planet, One People' focusing on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDGs). Prizes will be awarded for 1st and 2nd place in each age category. Enter here:

Internationally Educated Offers an Online SAT Practice Test on Sunday 5 May from 9am – 12noon AEST The test is best suited for students in Years 9-12. Registration is essential and further details can be found at

The practice exam is $US20 and includes a personal score report on the day and a scheduled score review session with a test preparation expert.

NIE UCAT and Interview Preparation Resources and Services The National Institute of Education was founded in 1999 with one goal in mind: To provide an unparalleled assistance to students who wish to pursue a career in medicine or dentistry. Contact the team to see how NIE can help. Contact: enquiries@nie.edu.au / (02) 4367 0404 / 0404 197 178 /

For resources and training services visit:

Information Sessions for Students & Parents

TAFE NSW | Bradfield Senior College Open Days For Year 10 students interested in a HSC that will prepare them for the creative industries - filmmaking, game development, 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 an upcoming Open Day 4.30pm - 6pm on 7 May, 11 June and 2 July – register here:

Australian Federal Police PSO Online Information Session – Wednesday 8 May Interested in a career as a Protective Service Officer (PSO)? Questions will be answered in this online information session where PSOs will speak about their lived experiences on the job and learn about the application process. Register now to attend this free virtual information session:

JMC | Open Day Saturday 11 May 2024, 561 Harris Street, Ultimo. See creativity come to life and explore a creative future. Tour world-class facilities and activations, network and meet students and industry experts and check out live performances. Join JMC on campus. Register here:

Sydney Design School Information Session 15 May, 1pm Creative students can study interior design without an ATAR. Sydney Design School is hosting an Information Session on Wednesday 15 May at 1pm. Join them at 65 Berry St, North Sydney. Register to attend in person or online via Zoom at:

The next intake for their ASQA accredited Diploma courses is July 2024 or January 2025. RTO91446.

CQUniversity I Online Chat Session - Thursday 23 May, 3pm (AEST) Are students starting to think about post-school study options, like TAFE or university and have questions? Direct their attention to CQU’s upcoming Online Chat Session where the team will be available in real-time and ready to help with course specific information, pathway, entry options, and more. Visit:

Sydney Design School Open Day Saturday 25 May Love interiors? Don't miss the Sydney Design School Open Day Saturday 25 May, 10am - 12pm. Explore their new campus and make a ‘mood board’ - Ground Floor, 65 Berry St, North Sydney. Register:

Intakes in January or July every year. RTO91446.

Scholarships, Early Entry, Alternative Pathways 

Whitehouse Institute of Design - 2025 Early Entry Applications Open For students interested in pursuing a career in Fashion Design, Interior Design or Creative Direction and Styling, 2025 Early Entry applications are now open. To apply, follow the link provided below, or contact a Future Student Adviser at study@whitehouse-design.edu.au or Visit:

GOAL First Nations Student Scholarship 2025 Year 11 GOAL

has full scholarships available for First Nations students in the Sports or Childcare streams, starting Year 11 in 2025. Do the HSC at a school which has 11% Indigenous students. Scholarship includes uniform and laptop and additional support. Apply now limited places: 02 9171 7001 or Apply here:

WSU | HSC True Reward Early Offer Program - Apply Now HSC True Reward is now open for Year 12 students completing their HSC and provides an early offer into Western based on HSC results, instead of a scaled ATAR. HSC True Reward is offering students entry into university based on Year 11 results or Year 12 results. Find out more and to apply:

I would also like to keep encouraging all students to have a draft ‘Cover Letter’ and resume which can be tailored for job applications both part-time and fulltime.  This can be saved in the OneNote and accessed/changed at any time. 

If any student is interested in doing Work Experience, please come and collect the necessary paperwork from me.  The Catholic Schools Office has set guidelines for Work Experience.  Year 9 and Year 10 students must complete this during school hours; however, Year 11 and Year 12 students can do Work Experience during holiday time or on the weekend.

Karen McCann
Careers/VET Adviser