Careers Corner

We are certainly back into the full swing of things here at school.

If you are interested in a Career in medicine or dentistry post school, you will more than likely need to sit the UCAT ANZ (University Clinical Aptitude Test for Australia and New Zealand).  You should visit the UCAT website:

for information.

Important UCAT ANZ 2023 Dates:

UCAT ANZ 2023 Key Dates and Test Fees

Candidates taking the UCAT ANZ in 2023 for entry to universities in Australia and New Zealand in 2024 should note these key dates.

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

Test fees

The following UCAT ANZ test fees will be charged for the 2023 test:

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. 

The additional late fee of $85 applies to all bookings made during the late booking period (18 May - 31 May). 

The additional final late fee of $185 applies to all bookings made during the final late booking period (1 June - 5 June).

*The late fees are non-refundable.

All Year 12 students are taking part in a Careers Day at school today, Friday, 24 February.

They will be checking that their information on NESA is correct and hearing from a range of different local industries.  There will be a wealth of information given about post school pathways, resume and cover letter-writing.  Taj Simpson (Year 12 Dux 2022) is coming in to talk about his pathway and give some advice.  We will also be looking at coping strategies and what we can do to help each other in this very busy last three terms of school.

It is extremely important that all students have up-to-date resumes and a specific cover letter for at least two different choices of career.  This can be done via Job Jump, My Future, My Future Finder (UNE) and “Word”.  We will continue to develop these in the coming weeks in our Careers sessions on Fridays during Period 1 and I am encouraging the students to save these in their Careers OneNote.

A special thank you to Mrs Rowsell who will give a presentation about Trade pathways. The information she shares is excellent.

Lunch will be pizzas!

I have also included some information regarding coping and dealing with stress over the coming year.

There will be information on some of the University Early Entry pathways and scholarship options.  These will all be dealt with in more detail in the coming weeks during our Friday P1 Career Sessions.

We will also be starting our local Industry presentation again on Friday mornings during P1 thanks to Erin Lute and RIEP.  Stay tuned for more details.

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

Courses & Workshops for Students

UCAT NIE Attention Yr. 10, 11 and 12: UCAT Preparation Workshop (live online interactive). The National Institute of Education is conducting a full-day UCAT Preparation Workshop on 5 March 2023 (9am-5pm). To register: visit

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

UCAT NIE Years 11-12 Considering a career in Medicine or Dentistry? If so, then you should start your medical interview preparation early. To register please visit

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

AIT Workshops Book a 60 minute workshop in one of the following study streams: 2D Animation, 3D Animation, Film, Game Design or IT. A representative from the Academy of Information Technology will facilitate the workshop at your school. The workshops are designed for students in Years 9-12. Book here:

or contact juline.harb@ait.edu.au to discuss further.

University of Tasmania Experience a Week as a Marine Biologist University of Tasmania is proud to present year 11-12 students with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience a week as a marine biologist. Experience 5 days on picturesque Maria Island on the Tasmanian East Coast, exploring issues threatening biodiversity as well as the productivity of the marine system. Apply:

ACU 1:1 Consultations For the first time in 2023, you can book ACU 1:1 consultations with students at your school library. Careers Advisers are available in person or online to present and give 1:1 advice to students about their study options and ACU’s course offerings, entry programs and pathways. Book a visit now:

iCanMed Free UCAT Webinar This webinar will cover 10 common mistakes & 5 research-based tips to save time and effort, plus how to solve Section 1-5 UCAT questions (+ mini mock test). Register:

Macquarie University Free HSC Seminar Macquarie University will be hosting a free HSC Seminar for Year 11 & 12 students on Saturday 11th March (10am-11:30am). Presented by a former Senior HSC Marker, the topics include; how to prepare effectively for exams/tasks, what teachers value in your responses & maintaining motivation. Book here:

JMC Academy Workshops & Short courses JMC is keen to hear from Year 9 - 12 students about the workshop and short course programs they are interested in, for the next roll out of the JMC school holiday, after school and Saturday programs. Students can register their interest here

Thoroughbred Breeders Australia Fast Track Program. If you know someone who is passionate about horses, this could be the start of an exciting new career for them. Successful applicants will commence a full-time traineeship with a reputable stud farm while studying for a Certificate III in Horse Breeding – a nationally recognised formal qualification. Fast Track is open to anyone in Australia 18 years and over, regardless of their level of horse experience. Applications close March 12th and you can head to

or email careers@tbaus.com to find out more information.

The UTS Startups Summit UTS Startups are releasing a sneak preview into the largest entrepreneurship event for high school students in Australia. Join more than 4,000 people in an immersive exploration of entrepreneurship experiences and stories. 27 June 2023. Find out more at

or email aaron.ngan@uts.edu.au

Resources for Students

University of Sydney ARTiculate Talk Series – Request a topic to be featured in 2023 The ARTiculate Talk Series provide senior high school students with additional support for HSC subjects related to arts, humanities and social sciences and serve as a great resource for teachers. The talks are designed and delivered by academic experts in the field and complement the HSC curriculum. Request a topic to be featured in the 2023 ARTiculate series here:

HSC4Me The ultimate study app for Year 12 students Written by the most experienced teachers & markers, HSC4Me is full of resources that will boost student's knowledge & skills. The app delivers easy to follow guides & resources including: video snapshots, interactive quizzes & practice questions, worked examples and solutions, study notes, sample papers, answers & exemplars. Learn more at

Information Sessions for Students & Parents

UCAT NIE 21 February 2023: NIE presenting a FREE webinar about UCAT, Interviews, and Pathways into Medicine and Dentistry. This is NOT an advertising seminar. Registration is via:

For further enquiries please contact NIE on enquiries@nie.edu.au or call (02) 43670404. Web:

University of Tasmania Welcome to Year 12 Webinar The University of Tasmania invite you to their Welcome to Year 12 Webinar to hear about the exciting opportunity to study in Tasmania and help you gather all the information you need when considering study at UTAS in the future. Register here:

ACU Open Day Save the dates to attend Open Day at ACU’s Blacktown Campus on 29 July, North Sydney Campus on 5 August, or Strathfield Campus on 9 September. Students can get information about studying at ACU, tour the campuses and chat to friendly staff about courses.

Ethos Sports & Education Join Ethos Sports & Education for a FREE Online Webinar on March 2nd to learn more about becoming a university athlete in the US, Canada or UK. Learn more about: how to be recruited, how coaches recruit, how the divisions & scholarships work, uncovering the myths and misconceptions of the recruiting process and more. Click here to register:

Job & Work Experience for Students

JMC Game Design Work Experience Do you have any Year 10 - 11 students who are interested in learning more about Game Design? JMC will be holding a 4 day program in May. For more information and application form, please go to

MAE Careers Pathfinders Showcase Day -  Parkes For females aged 16-64 29 March 2023

NSW UE ITAB Can Women be Tradies? Exclusive female showcase event @ TAFE NSW Albury - ELECTROTECHNOLOGY - ENERGY. Thursday, 23 March 2023, 9:30 am – 2:00 pm. Learn more and register for free event:

NSW UE ITAB Robotics MAE Showcase Day (FREE). Are you female aged 16-64 and interested in a career of the future? Are you interested in a career in the 4th industrial revolution? Robotics, instrumentation, or automation and control? Come along on Thursday, 16 March 2023, 9:30 am – 2:00 pm at Adamstown NSW. Register at:

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Other News

ACU Canberra New Student Accommodation Our newly refurbished on-campus student accommodation is open in Canberra. Students will benefit from a full calendar of free social, academic and community events, access to campus facilities including a swimming pool and multipurpose court, as well as 24/7 access to support. Find out more:

On Friday, 10 March the students have the opportunity to do a White Card course here at St Clare’s.  The cost will be $135.  This course is being run by “Learning Live”.

I already have 11 students who have put their names down, so there is room for a couple more if anyone is interested.  You must have a White Card in order to do Work Experience in the Construction Industry.

We are once again able to go to the Health Careers Forum at the Manning Rural Health Centre which is being held on Tuesday, 7 March.  There will be information about many different Health Careers, and it is wonderful that it is held in Taree.  At the moment I have a couple of spots left as we are only allowed to take 30 students – it is open to Year 11 and Year 12 students.  We will be attending the afternoon session and will leave St Clare’s at 12:00 noon, returning at 2:50 pm.

It was my very great pleasure to accompany our Year 11 Sports Coaching class to Gloucester on Thursday, 9 February, where they assisted at the Manning Regional Primary School Swimming Carnival.  St Joey’s Taree provided the transport – thanks to Tarnya and Aaron for organising this.

The students were amazing, and everyone has sung their praises!  Thank you for being such wonderful ambassadors for St Clare’s.  It was a pleasure to be with you on the day.  Most of the students have now completed six hours of their 70 compulsory Work Placement hours which is excellent.

I would like to remind everyone about Work Experience.  It is available!  Please come and see me if you would like to do this.  I now have the current insurance documents, so we are good to go.

Year 11 and Year 12 students may complete this during school time or school holidays, however, Years 9 and 10 students have to complete this during school time.

Karen McCann
Careers/VET Adviser