There are a number of career expos and placement opportunities coming up this year for students. Details of upcoming activities are listed below and more can be found on the Careers and Pathways page.
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Victorian Career and Employment expo - March 20 to 22, Melbourne Showgrounds. More details via this link |
![]() | VCE and Careers Expo - 1 to 3 May, Melbourne Exhibition Centre. More details via this link |
Defence Force
The Defence Force provides students in Years 10 to 12 with the opportunity to experience a wide range of careers available in the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the Australian Public Service (APS). The 2025 program is offering a variety of placements in Victoria this year.
If anyone is interested in any of these experiences, please contact Ms Girolami (Careers and Pathways Coordinator) cgirolami@olsh.vic.edu.au
A Day in the Navy – Guided Tours: HMAS Cerberus | Location: HMAS Cerberus, VIC on 7 April 2025 | Bookings here |
Introduction to Navy: HMAS Cerberus (April) | Location: HMAS Cerberus, VIC Placement Dates: 29 April - 01 May 2025 | Applications close: 11:30pm Sunday 16 March 2025. Link to apply: Introduction to Navy: HMAS Cerberus (April) |
Army Trade Familiarisation (Engineering, Electrical and Health): Bandiana | Location: Bandiana, VIC on 20 May 2025 Applications close: 11:30pm Sunday 23 March 2025 | Link to apply: Army Trade Familiarisation (Engineering, Electrical and Health): Bandiana |
Joint Military Police Unit Overview: Simpson Barracks | Location: Macleod, VIC on 14 May 2025 Applications close: 11:30pm Sunday 23 March 2025 | Link to apply: Joint Military Police Unit Overview: Simpson Barracks |
STEM Immersion Week: Fishermans Bend (June) | Location: Port Melbourne, VIC Placement Dates: 30 June - 4 July 2025 Applications close: 11:30pm Sunday 4 May 2025 | Link to apply: STEM Immersion Week: Fishermans Bend (June) |
Introduction to Navy: HMAS Cerberus (Overnight Placement) (July) | Location: HMAS Cerberus, VIC Placement Dates: 28 July – 01 August 2025 Applications close: 11:30pm Sunday 1 June 2025 | Link to apply: Introduction to Navy: HMAS Cerberus (Overnight Placement) (July) |
Day in the Life of a Medic/Nurse: Bandiana | Location: Bandiana, VIC on 29 October 2025 Applications close: 11:30pm Sunday 31 August 2025 | Link to apply: Day in the Life of a Medic/Nurse: Bandiana |
STEM Immersion Week: Fishermans Bend (November) | Location: Port Melbourne, VIC Placement Dates: 24 - 28 November 2025 Applications close: 11:30pm Sunday 28 September 2025 | Link to apply: STEM Immersion Week: Fishermans Bend (November) |
Australian Army Band Melbourne: Simpson Barracks | Location: Melbourne, VIC Placement Dates: Multiple opportunities throughout 2025 - to be negotiated Applications close: 11:30pm Sunday 9 November 2025 | Link to apply: Australian Army Band Melbourne: Simpson Barracks |