Careers

UAC Webinars

UAC will be holding evening webinar sessions in the coming weeks on the following topics:

Wednesday 3 November - Applying for the Educational Access Scheme - this webinar will cover the categories and how to apply as well as the important dates. Click here to register

Wednesday 10 November - Schools Recommendation Scheme - this webinar will cover key dates, how to list course preferences and what to do once you receive an offer. Click here to register

Wednesday 1 December - ATAR Release, Preferences and Offers - this webinar will cover how to manage course preferences to maximise your chances of an offer once you’ve received your ATAR. It will also explain how the offer rounds work and how to defer your offer. During this webinar UAC staff will give answers to the most commonly asked questions. Click here to register

All webinars will commence at 6pm.

UAC has published the following updated dates:

• November Round 1 SRS Offers released on November 12
• November Round 2 SRS Offers  released on November 25 
• December Round 1 SRS Offers released on 9 December 
• December Round 2  has been cancelled
• January Round 1 SRS Offers released on January 13
• January Round 2 First ATAR Based Offers released on January 26
• February Round 1 Offers released February 3
• February Round 2 Offers released 10 February 10 
• February Round 3 Offers released February 17
• March Round 1 Offers released March 3

As you can see from these dates the UAC process has a long way to go. Students wishing any assistance with their UAC preferences or their post school options are encouraged to contact Ms May.

UOW Alternative Entry – applications close 24th October 2021.

University of Wollongong has introduced an Alternative Entry program. This Alternative Entry program is available for Year 12 students who did not submit an Early Admission application and wish to receive an offer to UOW before the end of the year. Students will be able to apply for one course preference and be assessed on their Year 11 results and skills and attributes aligned with UOW’s Indicators of Success.  

There are two courses excluded from the Alternative Entry program, they are:

• Bachelor of Arts in Western Civilisation

• Bachelor of Nursing (Wollongong Campus)

For more information on UOW Alternative Entry, visit the UOW Alternative Entry website. 

Applications close at 11:59pm on Sunday 24 October 2021.

Successful students will be notified of their Alternative Entry outcome on Friday the 5th of November.. Successful applicants will then need to place their Alternative Entry course as their highest eligible UAC preference by midnight the 2nd of December to receive their official UAC offer on the 9th of December. Applications for Alternative Entry can be made using the application form on the UOW website. Click here to start your Alternative Entry application.

PwC Higher Apprenticeship Program

The PwC Higher Apprenticeship Program is an alternative pathway to professional services. It’s a program that helps young people  earn a Certificate IV in Information Technology followed by a Diploma while working at PwC. Graduated Year 12 students can join PwC straight out of high school. Successful candidates will develop business and technology skills whilst working towards their  qualifications in IT. The program includes study support, course fees and the cost of textbooks and other materials. PwC experts coach apprentices in their field. Apprentices will learn in an hands-on environment, forming relationships that will set them apart. Apprentices will tackle varied and challenging work with a tangible impact on the community and the business world.

There are two parts to the program: 

• Certificate IV in Information Technology 

○ 20 units of study across 12 months 

○ From Feb 2022 to Dec 2022 

• Diploma of Information Technology 

○ 20 units of study across 12 months 

○ From Jan 2023 to Dec 2023 

The program runs in Sydney and Melbourne across different parts of the firm:

• Technology Consulting 
• Risk Assurance 
• Analytics 
• Economics and Policy 
• Digital Technology Services 
• Customer Experience and Insights

Applications will open on Wednesday the 20th of October.

Interest students are encouraged to visit the link below for more information and application details.

PwC Higher Apprenticeship Program

Optus Field Cadet Program

The Optus Field Cadet Program is a two-year full-time program designed to enable students to gain real world experience through working and studying. Cadets will be at the leading edge of future technologies and learn from highly experienced Field Technicians and Network Engineers. Successful cadets will gain a Certificate III in Telecommunications Technology.

Before you say ‘Yes’; to be eligible for the Optus Network Cadet Program, applicants must: 

• be over 18 years of age; 
• hold a current valid Driver's Licence; 
• be a citizen of, or hold permanent residency in, Australia or New Zealand; 

• be physically able to undertake tasks such as climbing and lifting; 
• be comfortable working at heights or in confined spaces occasionally; 
• have a curious mindset, enjoy solving problems and adaptable to all situations; 
• be flexible to be ‘on-call’ to actively attend incidents, when required; 
• be keen to work in a collaborative team environment.

The Recruitment Process  

The recruitment process provides applicants the opportunity to showcase their best self, whilst getting to know the Optus team along the way. 

The steps are: 

• Online Application Form
• Video Interview (HireVue) 
• Interview 

• Successful applicants will be advised
• Background checks prior to offer stages 

Applications will close on Thursday the 4th of November.

Click here for more information and the online application.

Students seeking assistance with their application are very welcome to contact Ms May.

UTS Parents 1-1 Consultations

The University of Technology Sydney will be hosting Personalised 1-1 Consultations for parents on:

• November the 23rd, commencing at 5pm and concluding at 6pm; or
• December the 14th, commencing at 12 noon and concluding at 1pm. 

This is an opportunity for parents to get their UTS questions answered on topics such as:

• Course content;
• Admission requirements;
• Student life; and more.

Click here to register