The Career Compass Term 2 Week 7

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Our Career Curiosity Series for Term 2 is in full swing!

This term, our Year 10–12 students have already had the opportunity to hear from inspiring St Mark’s community members working in the Commerce industries and Allied Health sectors. These sessions have provided tremendous insight into the diverse pathways and real-world experiences available after school, helping our students make more informed decisions about their futures.

To our presenters from the Commerce sector, Diana Moss (2015), Thomas Bennett (2015), and Andrew Nicholson (2019), and to our Allied Health speakers, Louise Edwards, Allisa Ingram, and Fiona Poelchow, a huge thank you for generously sharing your journeys and advice.

Stay tuned for our next sessions, which will focus on Small Business/Entrepreneurship on Wednesday, June 18, and Marine/Environmental Science on Thursday, June 19. Book your spot here.

There’s more to come as we continue exploring different career fields!

Navigate your future at the Careers and Pathways Expo!

This year, we are combining the Careers and Pathways Expo with the Year 11 and 12 Course Selection Information Sessions, giving students and families a unique opportunity to explore future options and make informed decisions in one streamlined event.

With the 2026 Year 11/12 Course Selection Information Sessions running concurrently with the Expo, attendees are encouraged to visit the Careers and Pathways Expo during their designated year group time to connect with universities, registered training organisations (RTOs), and apprenticeship support groups. Learn about CareerLink and CurtinUni Ready, and explore a wide range of opportunities to help shape your future pathway.

After exploring the Expo, students (current Year 10s and 11s) and parents can then attend the WACE Pathways and Course Selection Information Sessions, where they will receive advice on subject selection, WACE requirements, and the differences between ATAR and non-ATAR pathways. This integrated format ensures that everyone leaves equipped with up-to-date information and a clearer understanding of how subject choices can support future study and career goals.

PLEASE NOTE:

Current Year 10 and 11 families are encouraged to attend the Expo before heading to their Course Selection Information Session. This event is designed to give our families an insight into career pathways and admissions requirements before attending their Year 10 and Year 11 WACE Pathways and Course Selection Session.

Current Year 9 and 12 families are welcomed to attend the Expo portion of the event.

DATE

• Wednesday 25 June 2025

TIME

• Year 10
  5pm - 6pm (Careers Expo)
  6pm - 7pm (WACE Pathways and Course Selection Info Session)
  
  
• Year 11
  6pm - 7pm (Careers Expo)
  7pm - 8pm (WACE Pathways and Course Selection Info Session)
  
  
• Year 9 and Year 12
  5pm - 7.30pm (Careers Expo only)
  

VENUE

• Careers & Pathways Expo - Ground Floor, Senior Academic Centre
• Course Selection Session - Performing Arts Complex

Book your spot HERE for the Careers Expo and the Course Selection Info Sessions.

Our next Career Curiosity event will focus on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, featuring speakers from these fields.

Year 10, 11 and 12 students interested in starting their own business after school or entrepreneurship won’t want to miss this opportunity. Even if they're undecided about their future career, come along to explore and understand what working in these sectors could be like!

RSVPs are essential as a light continental breakfast will be provided. Book your spot here.

• DATE: Wednesday 18 June 2025
• TIME: 7:30am - 8:35am
• VENUE: SAC Staffroom

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A STUDENT-ONLY EVENT.

SPEAKERS:

• Laura Canham - Consultant
  Originally from the UK, Laura earned top grades in her Psychology degree but struggled to land a job, until a role in Australia opened new doors. After a brief stint in Melbourne that fell through, she moved to Western Australia, where she even spent four months milking cows to extend her visa and secure residency. Laura then spent seven years building a career in Local Government before realising this didn't fulfill her or provide the flexibility for starting a family. So she pursued a teaching qualification while launching a side hustle as a wedding celebrant in the hopes that one of these options would be her future 'family friendly' career path. As one of WA’s few celebrants under 30, Laura's business grew rapidly for two years until it was decimated overnight thanks to the COVID pandemic. She then pivoted her business online by creating a training academy for wedding professionals. This venture exploded, leading her to grow her team, host national events, and present at international summits. Today, Laura runs a consultancy that helps entrepreneurs grow their businesses through online courses, a chart-topping podcast, and retreats in Bali - all while balancing life at home with two toddlers.
• Brooke Tingey - Small Business Owner - Tingey Development
  Brooke has held management roles in the building industry for the majority of the last decade, and over the past three years, she has run two of her own businesses: a residential construction company and an interior design firm. She will share her insights on running a construction business, how the business evolved and the day-to-day.
• Lee Linehan - Small Business Owner - Northshore Fresh
  Lee and her family run a small business out of their home after pivoting from previous roles and seeing a space in the market that needed to be filled. She will share the ins and outs of running an emerging home-based business.

We are planning to schedule further Career Curiosity Series events. If there is a particular sector you are interested in and would like included in the Career Curiosity Series or would like to chat with an Old Scholar in that field, please contact Mrs Pearce, Head of Futures, epearce@stmarks.wa.edu.au

Our final Career Curiosity event for Term 2 will spotlight Marine and Environmental Science, with guest speakers sharing insights from these exciting fields.

Year 10, 11 and 12 students interested in a career within Marine Science, Environmental Management and Conservation/Sustainability won’t want to miss this opportunity. Even if they're undecided about their future career, come along to explore and understand what working in these sectors could be like!

RSVPs are essential as a light continental breakfast will be provided. Book your spot here.

• DATE: Thursday 19 June 2025
• TIME: 7:30am - 8:35am
• VENUE: SAC Staffroom

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A STUDENT-ONLY EVENT.

SPEAKERS:

• Louise Richardson - Commercial Analyst
  As a commercial analyst, Louise leverages her experience in data analysis and business strategy to drive the company's initiatives in renewable energy forward. Her goal is to support Carnegie Clean Energy in achieving its mission while continuously seeking opportunities for growth and development in the dynamic field of clean energy. Louise is a recent Master of Ocean Leadership graduate from the University of Western Australia, where she completed her Thesis in Seaweed Ecology. Before this, she completed her Bachelor of Science focused on Marine and Environmental Sciences at Murdoch University.
• Morgan Sejournee - Senior Environmental Scientist
  Morgan has eight years of project experience, with a demonstrated focus on environmental regulatory compliance assessments, regulatory approvals (WA, ACT, and NSW), environmental policy, and environmental management. Morgan has experience in environmental assessment of rail, road and mining developments. Exposure to environmental impact assessment in NSW includes the preparation of Review of Environmental Factors (REFs) in accordance with Division 5.1 of the NSW Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (EP&A Act); and contributing to Environmental Impact Statements (EIS). In WA, she has worked on projects that included EPBC referrals, EP Act referrals, Native Vegetation Clearing Permits and Mining Proposals.
• Ella Rowlands Thompson - Sustainability Specialist
  Ella is a Sustainability Specialist with WesTrac CAT. After graduating St Mark's in 2013, Ella spent a few years exploring different career pathways in various fields and industries. After gaining some experience both professionally and in life, Ella decided to pursue a career in Environment and Sustainability—a passion of hers since school. Ella graduated in 2024 with a Master of Environment and Climate Emergency from Curtin University and has been working as a Sustainability Specialist in the mining and resource sector since 2023. Ella is passionate about creating a lasting positive impact through meaningful climate action and building thriving, sustainable communities.

We are planning to schedule further Career Curiosity Series events. If there is a particular sector you are interested in and would like included in the Career Curiosity Series or would like to chat with an Old Scholar in that field, please contact Mrs Pearce, Head of Futures, epearce@stmarks.wa.edu.au

ECU School of Engineering is offering scholarships to Year 12 students who wish to study Engineering in 2026:

ECU Engineering Excellence Scholarships

ECU Executive Dean Elite Engineering Scholarships

The ECU Engineering Excellence Scholarships, valued at up to $20,000, are offered to high-performing students who are predicted to achieve an ATAR of 94 or above based on their Year 11 and Year 12 Semester 1 results.

The ECU Executive Dean Elite Engineering Scholarships cover 100% of tuition fees for the duration of an undergraduate Engineering Bachelor degree course. It also includes 1:1 mentoring and career guidance from the Executive Dean, along with opportunities for mentorship by experienced professional engineers who will provide students with valuable insights and expertise to help establish their engineering careers.

Nominations for these scholarships are now open.

The electronic versions of the nomination forms can also be downloaded from the ECU website as follows:

• ECU Engineering Excellence Scholarship Nomination Form

Completed nomination forms with school reports should be emailed before 19 December 2025 to engineeringexcellencescholarships@ecu.edu.au.

• ECU Executive Dean Elite Engineering Scholarship Application Form

Completed applications and supporting documents should be emailed before 13 December 2025 to seadmin@ecu.edu.au