Career Newsletter - 27 April 2023 - Year 12 Opportunities and Key Events

Sep 4, 2026

Career newsletter dated Thursday 27 April 2023 for Year 12 students and families, highlighting Australian Defence Force Gap Year applications and the range of available Air Force, Army, and Navy roles. It also covers UCAT ANZ registration, key medical preparation resources, and early entry program options from Charles Sturt University, Australian National University, and La Trobe University with stated selection criteria and closing dates. Additional sections promote TuteSmart tutoring and major VCE and careers expos plus work experience programs.

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ADF Gap Year Applications Now Open

Available Roles (Navy, Army, Air Force)

UCAT ANZ Registration for Year 12

UCAT Preparation Programs (Examples)

Early Entry Programs Now Open

Charles Sturt University (Round 2)

Australian National University

La Trobe University (ASPIRE programs)

TuteSmart Program

Major Career Expos

VCE and Careers Expo 2023

Victorian Careers Show 2023

Work Experience Programs

Bright Sparks

Science and Mathematics Placements

ADF Work Experience

CAREER NEWSLETTER NEW, RESOURCES, EVENTS Thursday 27 April 2023 YEAR 12 STUDENTS AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE FORCE ADF Gap Year applications are now open! Current Year 12 students can apply for a 12-month position in the Air Force, Army or Navy to begin in 2024. The following roles are on offer: NAVY § Maritime Warfare Officer § Maritime Warfare Officer Submariner § Mechanical Engineer § Mechanical Engineering Submariner § Helicopter Mission Commander § Navy Sailor § Electronics Engineer § Electronics Engineer Submariner ARMY § Army Logistics § Army Administration Assistant § Army Combat § Chef § Military Police § Army Officer AIR FORCE § Administration Assistant § Air Force Security § Aviation Support Technician § Warehouse Store person Start your application Find a role you would like to apply for and click on the‘apply now’ link at [https://bit.ly/2uW1hzI](https://bit.ly/2uW1hzI) MEDICINE, DENTISTRY, ORAL HEALTH Register for the UCAT ANZ Year 12 students who are planning to sit the UCAT this year can now register to sit the test. Registrations will close on Wednesday 17 May, [www.ucat.edu.au](www.ucat.edu.au) UCAT Preparation programs There are various commercial companies that offer UCAT preparation programs, two of which are mentioned as examples below. However, it is essential to note that the universities that use UCAT as a criterion for selecting candidates for their medical courses do not officially endorse any of these commercial companies. NIE, [https://www.nie.edu.au/](https://www.nie.edu.au/) MedEntry, [https://www.medentry.edu.au/](https://www.medentry.edu.au/) EARLY ENTRY PROGRAMS NOW OPEN! Early entry enables universities to look at factors other than just the ATAR when making course offers. Each program takes different criteria into consideration. The following is information on four early entry programs that are now open. Charles Sturt University Charles Sturt Advantage (Round 2) . Applications close 30 June. Successful students will receive an ATAR free offer for the 2024 intake. [https://bit.ly/2UmOlgT](https://bit.ly/2UmOlgT) Australian National University Applications close Monday 15 May. Successful students will receive an ATAR free offer for the 2024 intake. [www.anu.edu.au](www.anu.edu.au) La Trobe University La Trobe has two early admission programs that are open for Year 12 students: ASPIRE YEAR 11 CONDITIONAL ENTRY Round 2 applications are now open. Selection is based on: • Year 11 grades • An endorsement from your school Successful applicants will be eligible to receive a conditional ATAR free offer. The conditions are: • Complete Year 12 • Achieve course prerequisites. • Preference the course correctly via the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) . Not all courses are eligible. Rolling offers will be made until the closing date. ASPIRE COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION Applications are now open. Selection is based on a statement about your community service/leadership history. Successful applicants will receive an early conditional offer. The conditions are: • Complete Year 12 • Achieve course prerequisites. • Achieve the minimum‘Aspire ATAR’for the course. • Preference the course correctly via the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) . All courses are eligible and rolling offers will be made. Applications close Friday 1 September. Information on both programs [www.latrobe.edu.au/study/aspire](www.latrobe.edu.au/study/aspire) YEARS 11 & 12 STUDENTS TUTESMART PROGRAM Students studying Year 11 and 12 classes may be interested in exploring the ATAR Notes TuteSmart program. Participants can pay to undertake weekly tutoring classes and private tutoring, [https://tutesmart.com/vce](https://tutesmart.com/vce) YEARS 9 – 12 STUDENTS MAJOR CAREER EXPOS The following events provide a fantastic opportunity for students and their families to speak to representatives from a

FAQs

What is the ADF Gap Year program and who can apply?

Current Year 12 students can apply for a 12-month position in the Air Force, Army, or Navy to begin in 2024.

When does UCAT ANZ registration close?

Registrations close on Wednesday 17 May for Year 12 students planning to sit the UCAT this year.

What early entry options are listed and what factors do they consider?

Early entry enables universities to consider factors beyond ATAR. The newsletter lists programs from Charles Sturt University, Australian National University, and La Trobe University, each with its own application criteria and closing dates.

Sep 4, 2026

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