The Career Compass, Term 4 Week 4
The Career Compass, Term 4 Week 4
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Experience STEM @ Murdoch University
Calling all Year 9s & 10s! Discover cutting-edge technology, engage in hands-on experiments, and unleash your inner scientist over 3 days.
Are you in Year 9 or 10 (Aged 14 - 16)? Then this event is for you!
Dive into the fascinating world of STEM during this 3-day event, running from Tuesday 16th December to Thursday 18th December.
Click HERE
New Degrees - Science and Engineering
Curtin Science & Engineering – New Degrees Available!
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
Explore sustainable solutions in land, water, and waste management. Click HERE
New Bachelor of Science
Space & Planetary Science
WA’s only degree in this field.
Work with NASA, ESA & JAXA.
Combine with Mechatronic Engineering or take as Honours. Click HERE
Environmental Biology & Ecology
Refreshed program focused on ecology, biodiversity & conservation Click HERE
Environmental Science
New major on climate change, natural systems & environmental management.
Available as double degree, Honours, or Advanced Science. Click HERE
Bachelor of Digital Creative Industries
New Degree available -
Channel your creativity into a dynamic profession that can bring experiences and stories to life.
This new Bachelor of Digital Creative Industries evolves from Animation, Game Design, and Digital Experience Design, combining game-based methods, immersive experiences and screen production technologies
Click HERE
Want to smash UCAT and nail your uni pathway?
Join the National Institute of Education for insider tips on:
UCAT strategies, Uni & grad pathways, Application hacks, Interview tips and Gap year options.
Date: November 26, 2025, 7:00 pm (AEST).
For all the info click HERE
Alternative pathway entry in Law
Join this half-day workshop for an alternative entry pathway into an undergrad law degree. Students need to:
Complete at least one ATAR subject with strong writing skills
Score 65%+ in that subject
List law on TISC or apply directly on the Murdoch website
Pass the written assessment and you could score a spot in Bachelor of Laws or a combined law degree for 2026! Click HERE for more info
Year 12 TISC & University Applications, Admissions and Early Offers
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
Beyond School Opportunities
Embark on a gap adventure that will change your life
How cool would it be to spend time in another country, another continent, have an epic adventure and discover who you really are.
Projects Abroad run sensational Gap Year Programs. For further info click HERE
Please have a look at the brochure with details of the program
Become an Ambassador for Australians around the World!
Rotary Youth Exchange 2026 Applications
The Rotary Youth Exchange is one of the most remarkable opportunities available to senior students in Western Australia. For more info click HERE
Career Tasters
Big Sister -Promoting TRY-A-TRADE FOR GIRLS in schools December 2025
The electrical trade needs more women. Register early to grab a spot on the Try-A-Trade College of Electrical Training in either Joondalup or Jandakot. This will go fast so be quick. Find the flyer HERE
Scholarship Opportunities
Design, Jewellery or Visual Arts - Scholarship available
Are you heading to TAFE or Uni to study design, visual arts or a jewellery design related course? You could win a $3000 scholarship. For more info click HERE
Murdoch University - Scholarships Open for Semester 1, 2026
Now is a great time for year 12 students to be exploring available options, reviewing eligibility criteria and writing their personal statement.
As a starting point, check out these scholarships below, which will all be available for Semester 1, 2026.
Engineering click HERE
Technology click HERE
Indigenous Engineering click HERE
Can't see the Scholarship for you? There are many more options HERE
Apprenticeships and Traineeships
Starting an apprenticeship?
Make sure you know your rights!
Fair Work Ombudsman Guide to starting an apprenticeship
This Guide was updated in September. It is an easy-to-read guide on topics like:
· the hours that you need to work
· pay and pay increases
· payment for training and resources
· what paperwork you should sign.
Click HERE
Calling all Girls who want to be a painter or a plumber!
Did you know?
Women are still rare in construction trades in Australia - but that’s changing!
The highest percentage right now is 8% in painting, a trade often linked to interior design and creativity. Nextgenskills are leaders in painting and plumbing training in WA. For more info on entering the trade click HERE
Keep up to date with the emerging services and big employers
Each year the WA Chamber of Commerce and Industry publishes the Apprenticeship and Traineeship Intake Guide. Great resource to read with specific info about Clean Energy.
Read more info HERE
WA Police Cadet Program
Want to explore a career in policing? Start as a Cadet!
Apply online at 16 (must be 17 when selected)
Chat with a recruitment officer for tips
Your future in law enforcement starts here! Click HERE