The Career Compass Term 4, Week 2

This career Experience is open to all year 9 students.

Are you interested in considering Curtin University as a destination after you finish school?

Come along and discover what’s possible at Curtin University, a leading University known for innovation, industry connections, and real-world learning.

You will experience activities in Marketing, Health, and STEM, explore the vibrant Bentley campus on a guided tour, learn about future study pathways, and meet inspiring Student Ambassadors. It’s a day designed to spark curiosity and open minds to the opportunities ahead.

Are you interested?
Register your interest by clicking HERE

If your child has any questions about their chosen pathway, they are welcome to schedule a meeting with Mrs Pearce. All Year 11 students will receive an email this week to complete if they wish to arrange a meeting. If you have any questions, please contact the Futures Facilitator here

The Futures Space at St Mark's holds a wealth of information for all students and families. If you have any questions regarding pathways, university, work place learning, please reach out to us via email here

The next round of early offers are coming up in November. Need any more information or have questions? Please click on your chosen link below.

Early offers will be made on set dates, that is, early offer rounds. These dates are:

• Monday 24 November 2025
• Wednesday 3 December 2025

how it works - TISC early offers click here

ECU click here

UWA click here

Curtin click here

Murdoch click here

Notre Dam click here

Australian Scholarships available for women aged 18-20

Are you about to commence studying a degree in a STEM related field? Applications open 18 December 2025

For further info please click here

Still to decide on your study options? Head along to ECU's Joondalup Campus to see what is on offer and the impressive facilities. Grab a free sausage sizzle to keep you fueled!

Register HERE.

Whether your child is the first in the family to go to university or you’ve been here before, this little guide will help you understand some of the mysteries of higher education.

ECU Parents Guide

• Work with real animals
• Learn practical skills that employers want
• Get career-ready fast
• Explore jobs like vet assistant, pet groomer, or animal shelter worker

4 Day program for ages 14-18 Now enrolling for 9-12 April 2026!

Gaining medical work experience is essential for young people considering a medical career.

This engaging and high-impact 4-day program provides young people with a unique opportunity to gain medical work experience in a safe and structured environment. For more information click here

Life after school beckons. Could a career in the aquatic industry be right for you? Find out what career options are available to you as a school leaver click HERE

Making decisions can be hard if you are not equipped with the right information.

Jobs and Skills WA offers free career advice and training options to help you explore study pathways and build skills for future employment. Whatever you situation you will find lots of information here

Life after school can be full of exciting opportunities.

As you make your next move, the School Leavers Information Kit can help you uncover all the education, training, and employment options available to you.

You might discover new passions, develop valuable skills or learn more about what you want out of life.

• Access the School Leavers Information Kit HERE.

From hands-on trades to cutting-edge tech, discover the career opportunities that start with an apprenticeship.

An apprenticeship or traineeship is your gateway to a rewarding career. Whether you're aiming to become an electrician, plumber, childcare educator, or carpenter, hands-on training equips you with in-demand skills and nationally recognised qualifications.

With thousands of opportunities available across Australia, it's the perfect way to launch your professional journey. Could this be your dream job?

Click HERE to start your search and get in contact with MEGT today.

The home of career information. For families supporting their children, this is a must-use career resource.

The "Your Career" national webpage is yourcareer.gov.au, an Australian government website that provides careers information, resources, and tools to help people plan and manage their career journey. It is delivered by the Australian government's National Careers Institute (NCI) and offers access to data and information from trusted sources.

Search industries, occupations and study options to find a career that is right for you and what you can do to get there.

Need more help?

• Parents and Guardian Guide can be accessed HERE.

Are you interested in working with friends and building up your work experience over the summer? Every year, Campion hires 2000 casual staff across Australia for the busy back-to-school period.

Casual jobs are typically from October / November to February and are well-suited for university, TAFE, or senior secondary school students seeking summer work. The roles available are either warehouse and operations or retail stores.

Click HERE to read more

Click HERE to APPLY

The Western Australian Government is building and up-skilling the workforce through a range of free future skills courses. This Construction Industry Preparation Skill Set is a fully funded training course thanks to WA’s Future Skills initiative

Equip-Safe's Construction Industry Preparation Skill Set provides essential training for individuals seeking to work or those working in the electrotechnology, construction, plumbing and services, renewables and clean energies, resources, mining, and infrastructure industries.

Year 12 students can apply for this.

For more information click HERE and book a date to attend.

Download the brochure HERE