Careers News

Welcome Pacific Pathways – New Team Member

We welcome Mrs. Colleen Beattie to the Pacific Pathways team, she brings a wealth of experience from a diverse range of industries, making her an invaluable resource for students at Pacific Lutheran College. She is currently working towards a Graduate Certificate in Career Development, Mrs. Beattie is dedicated to guiding students through their career journey, offering personalized career appointments tailored to each student's aspirations and goals.

In her role, Mrs. Beattie leads the Industry Gateway initiative at the college, fostering strong connections with the local community and opening doors for students to explore career opportunities beyond Pacific. Her efforts extend to the broader community, where she leverages her extensive network and experience to support students in becoming global citizens prepared to thrive in an ever-changing world.

With a deep commitment to student success and a passion for nurturing future leaders, Mrs. Beattie, along with Mr Learoyd and Mrs Sanmarco are pivotal figures in helping students navigate their career paths and achieve their full potential.

To book an appointment with one of the team please follow the link.

Hawker Scholarship

C.A.S. Hawker Scholarships are one of the most generous privately funded scholarships available to undergraduate students in Australia. Each residential scholarship is valued at up to $75,000 over three years. The scholarships are available to all Australian students. The majority have been awarded to students entering their first year of university studies.

Selection is largely based on personal and academic qualities as well as leadership potential, demonstrated through student’s contributions made to their school and wider community.

Undergraduate Hawker Scholars can attend a range of Australian educational institutions listed on the website. Applications are submitted online, via the website. The trustees usually award up to four scholarships each year.

For more information go to the Hawker Scholarship website to read the FAQs, the ‘Apply Now’ page and other detailed information about the scholarship. Follow them on Linkedin or Facebook for application tips and alerts.

Year 12 Tertiary Application Key Dates - Reminder

It has been positive to see how proactive the Year 12 students are in submitting their Tertiary Applications. A quick reminder of the key dates are below and as well as what you should be thinking about at this stage of the year. If Mrs Beattie or I have not met with you yet to discuss your next steps we encourage you to book a time via the link.

Now                  Decide on your preferences and order

                         Create or find your Unique Student Identifier (USI)

                         Make sure you know where to find your Learner Unique Identifier (LUI)

                         Start thinking about accommodation if you are moving

1st Aug             ATAR registration and QTAC applications open

                          Most early offer applications open

                          Scholarship applications open

Mrs Veronica Sanmarco, Head of Career Development