Careers

Upcoming Events

Defence Submariner Careers Information Session – 21 November 2024

Are you looking for a career with rewarding challenges, competitive pay and opportunities for travel? World-class training will equip you with all the skills and resources you need to work as a Submariner in the Navy. Join this session to speak with current serving members about the benefits of serving your Country as a Navy Submariner. Find out more info here

Australian Volunteers Program Online Information Session – 21 November 2024

This online session can show you how you can support overseas organisations to achieve locally led, development goals. In the session, you’ll:

Meet Australian Volunteers Program staff who will share insights about the program and the application process
Gain an understanding of the support that the program provides to volunteers such as allowances, flights and visa support.
Hear from former volunteers who will share their experience on assignment and give you a glimpse of what life is like as a volunteer.

Find out more info here

Magnify Music Camp

Magnify is an intensive high-level skills camp for high school students between the ages of 14 to 18 who are serious about career success in the field of music. Run by Box Hill Institute, the camp will run between 13 – 17 January 2025. Entry is by audition and there are only 30 places. Click here for information.

The Science Experiment

Year 9 and 10 students are invited to apply for this exciting 3-day program held at RMIT University. Students will work within teams to collaborate, learn and solve real-world problems using STEM principles.

Students will have the opportunity over the three days to interact with academics, RMIT staff and current students. Teams will be led by Women in STEM Ambassadors which will provide further opportunities for students to ask questions about university life and what a STEM career path might look like.

Supporting a Young Person in their First Job

After working hard to find their first job, some young people can struggle to adjust to the workforce. Some young workers can feel a sense of apprehension about their new responsibilities and what their workplace will be like. Being a source of support and encouragement is an important role for parents at this time.

This article provides a range of links and tools to help parents support young people to prepare for and succeed in their first job.

Career Information

Victoria Police

Victoria Police has released an amazing guide called ‘Navigating Your Path to a Career with Victoria Police’. In the guide you will find:

An introduction to the Police Officer role and the amazing career pathways available
Interactive eligibility and suitability test
Video interviews of some of our police officers, who talk about their policing careers so far.
Tips and guidelines on how to navigate the application process.

STEM Job Kits

Have you explored the exciting range of Job Kits developed by Careers with STEM? The kits are free downloadable e-mags that offer a complete introduction to individual STEM careers. You will discover what a specific STEM job is all about, meet real people working in that job and find out what you can do right now to set your career on the right path. From software developer to STEM educator, Careers with STEM have 37 Job Kits ready for you to download. Happy career planning!

Job Spotlight

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Kilbreda College Careers Website

For more careers and courses info, please visit the Kilbreda College Careers website

Laura Lunardi

Careers Coordinator

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