Careers Information

What’s happening (virtually) @Pymble?

UAC Timetable 

SRS Applications need to be completed by 19 September.
Ontime UAC applications need to be complete by 30 September.

Early offer rounds for SRS

  • November Round 1 – change of preferences to be made by Thursday 4 November 
  • November Round 2 – change of preferences to be made by Thursday 18 November
  • December Round 1 – change of preferences to be made by Thursday 2 December
  • December Round 2 – no longer an offer round
  • January Round 1 – non-school leavers only

 ATARs released Thursday 20 January 2022

  • January Round 2 – Change of preference deadline midnight Friday 21 January 2022

Offers released Wednesday 26 January 2022

Other States admission centres

It is recommended by UAC to accept early offers, remove them from the top preference and place a difference course on the top for the next round.

Types of Offers:

SRS Early offers
Conditional – on an ATAR or another condition specified.
Unconditional – no conditions attached to this offer.
Only ONE UNCONDITIONAL offer can be received per round.
Conditional offers become UNCONDITIONAL after ATARs are released if placed as a top preference. For more information on offers, see UAC University offers.

Application for Undergraduate Medicine and Dentistry Important Fact Sheet

International Study Talks

USA

Student Information Session from Brown University, Columbia University, University of Pennsylvania and Princeton University (all Ivy League universities): Saturday 18 September, 10.00am AEST.

Information and registration: https://apply.college.columbia.edu/register/?id=49b3a978-2dd7-493e-875f-5c563b45ae24

Study in the US General Information Session – EducationUSA to provide an overview of the process for applying to US universities. Relevant for all students. Wednesday 22 September, 1.00pm AEST. Information and registration: https://bit.ly/3DBfTVP

The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Pathway! Hear directly from a NJCAA representative to learn their college sports pathway. This session is for student athletes. Tuesday 28 September, 10.00am AEST. Information and registration: https://bit.ly/NJCAASept28

The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Pathway. Hear directly from a NAIA representative to learn their college sports options. This session is for student athletes. Wednesday 29 September, 10.00am AEST. Information and registration: https://bit.ly/3DFKAsD

 UK

Studying in the UK Talk University of St Andrews and Imperial College London – for further information please check the link: Thursday 21 October at 8.00am (UK time).

The talks are open to anyone who is interested in learning more about studying in the UK and the different types of universities and undergraduate degree systems there – please feel free to share the invitation with students, parents or other counsellors.  The three talks are repeats and should last around one hour to one hour and a quarter.

Reading to support your daughters – Making Career Decisions How influencers Can Help 

Katrina O’Kelly
Futures Advisor

 

Open Days and Information Sessions

GVI Virtual Open Day
Sunday 19 September, 12.00am to 2.00am
Online. Find out more: https://www.gviaustralia.com.au/gvi-open-day/

Basair | Pilot Career Webinar
Sunday 19 September, 7.00pm to 8.30pm
Online. Find out more: http://www.basair.com.au/Events/Register/209

ACU | Elite Athlete and Performer Program Information Session
Tuesday 21 September, 5.00pm to 6.00pm
Online. Find out more: https://www.acu.edu.au/about-acu/events/2021/september/acu-elite-athlete-and-performer-program-information-session

Charles Sturt | Parent Information Session, Online
Tuesday 21 September, 6.30pm to 8.00pm
Online. Find out more: https://study.csu.edu.au/life/events/parents

AFTT | Online Info Night
Wednesday 22 September, 5.00pm to 6.30pm
Online. Find out more: https://www.aftt.edu.au/events/open-days/online-info-night

CQUni | Apply to CQUni Webinar
Wednesday 22 September, 4.00pm to 5.00pm
Online. Find out more: https://www.cqu.edu.au/events/event-items/information-session/apply-to-cquni-webinar

ADF | ADFA Virtual Information Session
Thursday 23 September, 6.30pm to 7.30pm
Online. Find out more: https://www.defencejobs.gov.au/events/events-detail/6tj0f4v

ADF | Gap Year Virtual Information Session
Thursday 23 September, 11.00am to 12.00pm
Online. Find out more: https://www.defencejobs.gov.au/events/events-detail/d5x6l4w

UOW | Open Day 2021
Saturday 25 September, 10.00am to 3.00pm
University of Wollongong, Wollongong Campus

Find out more: https://www.uow.edu.au/openday/

ATAR Notes | Free HSC Revision and Head Start Lectures Online
Monday 27 September, 9.30am to Friday 1 October, 3.30pm
Online. Find out more: https://atarnoteslectures.com/nsw/#lectures

UTS | Boost Your Application Webinar
Monday 27 September, 12.00pm to 1.00pm
Online. Find out more: https://atarnoteslectures.com/nsw/september-2021/lectures/schedule/boost-your-application

Campion College | Virtual Open Day 2021
Tuesday 28 September, 10.00am to 5.00pm
Online. Find out more: https://www.campion.edu.au/virtual-open-day/

BMIHMS | Virtual Open Day
Saturday 2 October, 11.00am to 12.00pm
Online. Find out more: https://www.torrens.edu.au/whats-on/open-day/bmihms-virtual-open-day

EY: Ready to Launch
Tuesday 5 October, 4.00pm to 5.30pm
Find out more: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/ey-ready-to-launch-tickets-169213773953

CQUni | Online Chat Session
Wednesday 6 October, 3.00pm to 6.00pm
Find out more: https://www.cqu.edu.au/events/event-items/information-session/online-chat-session-october

Sydney Flight College | Open Day
Saturday 9 October, 9.00am to 4.00pm
Sydney Flight College
Find out more: https://www.sfcaero.com.au/about-us/open-days

UAC Digital | Let’s Chat – Alternative Pathways to University
Thursday 14 October, 6.00pm
Online. Find out more: https://uacdigital.easywebinar.live/pathways-51

WEP | Student Exchange Info Session
Tuesday 19 October, 6.00pm to 7.00pm
Online. Find out more: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_AgtRpIMBQSy9N_cY9RG60g

NAS | Open Day 2021
Saturday 13 November, 10.00am – 4.00pm
National Art School, Darlinghurst
Find out more: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/nas-open-day-2021-tickets-163943221589

AIT | Open Day, Sydney
Saturday 20 November, 10.00am to 4.00pm
Find out more: https://info.ait.edu.au/open-day-2021

AIT | Virtual Open Day
Saturday 27 November, 10.00am to 4.00pm
Find out more: https://info.ait.edu.au/open-day-2021

Workshops and Courses

Whitehouse Institute of Design | Foundation Portfolio Workshop, Online
Saturday 18 September, 10.00am to 12.00pm
Online. Find out more: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/foundation-portfolio-workshop-tickets-168670190079

Whitehouse Institute of Design | Mastering Video Workshop, Online
Saturday 18 September, 2.00pm to 4.00pm
Online. Find out more: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/mastering-video-workshop-tickets-168667893209

William Angliss Institute | Interview Skills Workshop
Wednesday 22 September, 11.00am to 12.00pm
Online. Find out more: https://www.angliss.edu.au/events-hub/past-events/interview-skills-workshop/

Swinburne Demo Night
Thursday 30 September, 5.30pm to 6.30pm
Online. Be inspired by Swinburne’s newest and most outstanding start-ups.
Find out more: https://www.swinburne.edu.au/events/2021/08/swinburne-demo-night-2021/

NIE | Simulated UCAT Day Workshop, Online
Saturday 9 October, 10.00am to 5.30pm
Online. Find out more: https://www.nie.edu.au/products-listing/product/216-simulated-ucat-day-workshop

NOW ONLINE – BiG Day In Newcastle
Wednesday 13 October, 9.00am to 2.30pm
Online. Find out more: https://www.thebigdayin.com.au/newcastle2021

Virtual Camp Parliament for Girls Australia
Saturday 30 October, 8.00am to 12.00pm
Online. Find out more: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/girlsinpoliticsinitiative/555411/

Scholarships

Charles Sturt Excellence Scholarship
Value: $5,000 AUD per year
Open/Closing Dates: 2 August to 25 February 2022
Find out more

AMPA 2022 Scholarships
Value: Up to $13,200 AUD per year
Open/Closing Dates: 25 August to 20 September
Find out more

ACU Sue Mitchell Nursing Scholarship
Value: $1,000 AUD
Find out more

UNSW General Merit Undergraduate Scholarships for Commencing Students
Value: Up to $12,000 AUD per year
Open/Closing Dates: 1 July to 30 September
The 2022 General Merit Undergraduate Scholarships application is open for recent High School Leavers commencing any undergraduate coursework degree program in Term 1 2022, who seek to use their academic, leadership and community engagement experience to make a positive contribution to UNSW.
Find out more

UNE Residential Financial Assistance Scholarships
Value: 37-66 per cent discount on residential fees
Open/Closing Dates: 16 August to 4 January 2022
The University of New England has established residential scholarships to encourage qualified and motivated students who may not otherwise have considered college living because of financial constraints, to reside in a UNE residential college and be involved in the college community.
Find out more

Young Carer Bursary
Value: $3,000 AUD
Open/Closing Dates: 16 August to 30 September
Find out more

  • Have been engaged in development work for at least 12 months as a professional or volunteer.

Nominees must show a strong track record of implementing impactful development work which contributes to at least one of the 17 SDGs.
Nominations close 17 October.
Find out more and nominate here: https://thecommonwealth.org/media/news/nominations-open-2022-commonwealth-youth-awards
For students who have applied via direct entry to institutions, look on their website or give the admissions centre a call for dates and instructions.

Vision Australia Further Education Bursary
Value: Varies
Open/Closing Dates: 1 July to 30 September
Find out more

Westpac Young Technologists Scholarship
Value: $5,000 AUD per year
Open/Closing Dates: 1 June to 1 November
Find out more

Western Sydney University Community Scholarship
Value: $6,000 AUD per year
Open/Closing Dates: 1 April to 9 December
Find out more

UOW Transforming Futures Scholarships
Value: $3,000 AUD per year
Open/Closing Dates: 19 July to 12 December
Find out more

UTAS Relocation Support Allowance (Interstate and NZ Residents)
Value: Up to $5,000 AUD
Open/Closing Dates: 16 August 2021 to 28 February 2022
The University of Tasmania is offering a limited number of relocation support packages to assist interstate students with the costs of relocating to Tasmania to attend University. There are two support packages from which eligible students are able to select.
Find out more

Competitions

Pangolin Photo Challenge 2021
Final entries close 31 December
Find out more and enter here: https://www.pangolinphoto.com/pangolin-photo-challenge

Further Learning

Five COVID Adjustment Points for Year 12 students applying to the University of Newcastle
The five adjustment points will automatically be applied by UAC and there is no need for any additional application. Students are eligible for a maximum of 12 adjustment points. You can read more here: https://www.newcastle.edu.au/newsroom/featured/university-announces-more-support-for-year-12-students.

Hay Inc Rural Education Program
Hay Inc invites school leavers to apply for the 2022 intake of their hands-on skills training program in sheep and beef cattle handling and general farming skills conducted in the Hay area. Details and application form are available on their website: https://www.hayinc.com.au.

Dental Assistant Traineeships
Would you like to kickstart your career in health? If you’d like a job you can jump into straight out of school, you could consider doing a traineeship. A Dental Assistant Traineeship is 12 months long, and upon completion you will receive a Certificate III in Dental Assisting.

There are a few Dental Assistant Traineeships open for applications now:

You can always look for available positions on Seek, Indeed, Talent, or sign up with your local job provider.

SCU STAR Early Offer Program – Deadline Extended
Southern Cross University’s STAR Early Offer program allows you to secure a place in a degree of choice at SCU before your Year 12 results are even released.

Given the current situation, SCU has updated their key dates. Applications will now close Thursday 30 September, and offers will be sent progressively from Tuesday 9 November. Secure your place at SCU here: https://www.scu.edu.au/star-early-offer/.

Explore Your Options with Australian Internships
Australian Internships (AI) offer programs to domestic students, and high school leavers are very welcome to apply. AI has established a long-term quality reputation and is proud to be the preferred internship provider for most leading Australian universities.

  • Resume and interview preparation and guidance.

See the AI website for full details on the program, including fees. You can find out more and apply here: http://www.internships.com.au/.

Gap Year Options

An overseas Gap Year with Letz Live
For more information: Letz Live.

Spend Your Gap Year at Sea with Sea|mester
https://www.seamester.com/