Careers Newsletter

Term 3, Week 8

UNIVERSITY - INSTITUTES

Sydney College of the Arts Portfolio Evening Online for Future Students Online: September 16

Don't miss the opportunity to join us at the Sydney College of the Arts (SCA) Portfolio Evening, online, for tailored feedback and valuable insights to elevate your portfolio to support your application.

Your portfolio is a key part of your application to study a Bachelor of Visual Arts at the University of Sydney.

As part of the Portfolio Evening, you’ll be able to speak with our experienced staff to:

· Gain personalised, one-on-one feedback and advice on your current portfolio and how to enhance your submission from our academic staff

· Receive information about our degrees, specialised facilities, and student opportunities inside and outside the classroom.

Prepare for the future of work with USYD’s Bachelor of Arts – Webinar for Future Students (Online) September 16

Discover how the Bachelor of Arts at the University of Sydney can set you up for success. Learn how this flexible degree equips you with the critical thinking, creativity, and communication skills needed to thrive in a rapidly changing workforce. Explore your interests, build in-demand capabilities, and prepare for a future full of opportunities in arts and social sciences.

UNSW Aviation Open Day: Aviation Flying Operations Unit, Bankstown Airport

September 19

Are you passionate about flying or curious about an aviation career? Join UNSW for an unforgettable experience at its Aviation Open Day, held at the state-of-the-art Bankstown Airport flight training facility. What to expect:

· Explore the fleet of Diamond DA-40 and Piper Seminole PA-44 aircraft up close

· Experience cutting-edge flight simulators

· Chat with expert instructors and current students

· Tour the facilities and get a feel for life at UNSW Aviation

· Ask anything - UNSW is here to help you navigate your aviation journey

Whether you're dreaming of becoming a pilot or just want to learn more about aviation, this is your chance to get inspired and informed.

Discover Sport & Exercise at UTS Moore Park Campus, September 22

Join us for an exclusive evening at the UTS Moore Park campus and discover where a degree in sport and exercise can take you.

Hear from leading academics and current students, explore exciting study pathways and career opportunities, and experience the cutting-edge facilities shaping the next generation of sport professionals.

Whether you’re interested in performance, health, or the science behind sport, this is your chance to see what’s possible. Places are limited, so secure your spot early.

GENERAL PATHWAYS

ADF Sydney Officer & Management Careers Information Session, September 16

We’re always on the lookout for people with ambition and potential to lead and manage Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel in fields including (but not limited to) aviation, engineering, healthcare, and combat. As an officer in the ADF, you will have the opportunity to see more of Australia—and the world—make friends for life and experience a unique culture of teamwork, adventure, and fitness. Join us for an info session to hear from current serving members about what it takes to become an officer in the ADF. It is highly recommended that you book as soon as possible to avoid missing out, as places are strictly limited! Please arrive no later than 15 minutes early to allow time for check-in. Due to building access restrictions, late arrivals will not be permitted entry after the session begins.

PRIVATE COLLEGES

Sydney Design School Open Day: September 19

Step inside our world of design and get to know us. Explore our studios, check out amazing student work, meet the inspiring team, and get creative making a mood board.

AIM Music Theatre Audition Workshop, Sydney Campus: September 29-30

If the stage is where you’re headed, this is how you get there.

AIM’s Sydney Music Theatre Audition Workshop is an immersive two-day experience for high school students who are serious about turning their passion into a career.

Working directly with the industry professionals who teach our Bachelor of Music Theatre, you’ll build your skills, refine your repertoire, and walk away with the confidence and feedback you need to nail your audition.

Create for a Day at SAE University College Sydney: October 3, 2026

This October school holidays, SAE University College Sydney is opening its doors for Create for a Day: a one-day, hands-on experience where you’ll step into the studio, lab or production space and start creating.

Choose from:

· Animation

· Audio

· Computer Science

· Design

· Film

· Games

· Songwriting & Electronic Music Production

· VFX

Create for a Day lets you skip the textbooks and jump straight into building, recording, designing, coding, or filming, all guided by lecturers who work in the industry.

By the end of the day, you’ll walk away with your own finished project and a certificate of participation, plus a clearer idea of what studying at SAE is really like and where your skills could take you in the future.

Open to students in Years 10-12 and young creatives up to age 21.

APPRENTICESHIPS & TRAINEESHIPS

Australian Academy for Beauty, Dermal and Laser: Information Session BELLA VISTA: Wed 16 September 7 PM, H140 Lower Level, 28 Lexington Dr, Bella Vista

Only 2 weeks left to apply for the September intake. Fast track your career in beauty, business, laser & dermal therapy

Our Fast-Track pathway allows you to study our three key course at the same time and build the skills to enter the industry with beauty therapy, business management and advanced laser and dermal treatment skills.