Career counselling is available with our Pathways and Partnerships staff at the Kidman Park Campus, Flinders Park Campus, and St Gabriel Centre. Schedule an appointment online.
Explore a collection of handpicked articles, videos and resources to support families in navigating career conversations and post-school decisions.
Please note that these job opportunities are being shared as a resource and is not a formal endorsement or referral. This information has been provided to Nazareth for the benefit of students and families who may be interested. It is strongly recommended that families: conduct their own research into the organisation and role, ensure the workplace meets appropriate safety standards, and make an informed decision before engaging with the opportunity.
See the latest updates and highlights in Careers & Pathways. View news, photos, and stories from recent immersions, excursions, and other exciting opportunities and experiences that help shape our students’ futures.
Welcome to our centralised Careers & Pathways Hub – a digital space where students and families can discover the latest information on work experience, university and VET options, post-school transitions, and the partnerships that power them. This space will continue to grow and evolve as new opportunities and updates arise, so be sure to check back often!
If you are a Year 12 student and need guidance with your university applications or you didn’t receive the results you were hoping for, this drop-in event can help.
You can speak with staff from Adelaide University about application pathways, 100% online study options, First Nations student services, and general support.
Wednesday 17 December 3:30pm – 7:00pm
Location: Hub Central, Adelaide City Campus
Are you a school leaver and interested in studying Health? You may be interested in applying for SA Health’s 2026 Regional Health Scholarships.
The Regional Health Scholarship Program is designed for regional students and/or existing employees who are studying or planning to commence studies in eligible qualifications, with a demonstrated commitment to improving health outcomes in regional South Australia.
Applications open Monday, 1 December.
Click on the link below to find out more
Are you interested in a career that involves STEM, problem solving, working in the field and office, travel and cutting-edge technology?
Then Surveying and Spatial Science could be the career for you. Alexander Symonds is offering interested students the opportunity to attend a FREE, 3-day program to learn about surveying and what it involves.
Scan the QR code to learn more, or email Glenn Hastings at [email protected] or phone 8130 1666
TAFE SA has a range of course information sessions coming up – find out more about TAFE courses for your pathway after-school by registering to attend their information sessions.
Be open minded to TAFE – there are lots of course options that lead to hands-on jobs with excellent salaries – University is not the only option, and sometimes for the industry you want, TAFE might the best option!!
Year 12 students can make an appointment to speak to a Careers Counsellor up until Thursday 11 December 2025.
This can be to discuss a range of pathways after school, including TAFE courses, apprenticeships, traineeships, university degrees, work experience, resume preparation, and applying for jobs.
Students will be able to access their SACE results on Monday 15 December by logging in to their SACE Students Online account.
SACE Board of SA – Students Online – log in
Students eligible for an ATAR will also be able to see their Tertiary Entrance Statement (TES) containing their university entry information.
From Thursday 15 January 2026 SATAC will start emailing Year 12 students who have submitted applications for courses in 2026.
There are several rounds of offers. Students who do not receive an offer in the first round may receive offers in subsequent rounds. For queries regarding specific course offers, students should contact the University/TAFE directly.
Thinking about university or TAFE in 2025?
SATAC has produced a series of helpful videos for Year 12 students, explaining everything you need to know about applying to TAFE SA or university. You can view them here. The SATAC Guide is also a great resource to explore your options.
At Nazareth, during Term 3, Year 12 students participated in a range of activities at school to build their understanding of SATAC processes and future pathways, including lodging a SATAC application. The early application deadline was 30 September, but it is not too late to submit an application – applications are still accepted up to 1 December,
Students can speak with their Mentor Group Teacher, Year 12 Year Level Coordinator, or a Careers Counsellor for help at any stage of the process.
Adelaide Tuition Centre offers year 12 students revision seminars for SACE Stage 2 – Subjects during the holidays.
Are you planning on studying at TAFE or university next year. You may be eligible for this opportunity.
The Gallipoli Scholarship is open to the direct descendants of any serviceman or woman who has served in the Australian or New Zealand Defence Force in a conflict or peacekeeping operation, from the First World War through to the present day. Selection is based 60% on necessitous circumstances and 40% on academic merit. Scholarship applications open 1 January 2026 (during the school holidays). Eligible students only should apply.
Contact them directly: [email protected]
Or click here to find out more
Year 11 students without exams are encouraged to organise work experience during Exam Week (Monday 17 to Friday 21 November).
The last day to undertake work experience in 2025 is Thursday 11 December. This opportunity is still available to Year 12s even if they have finished for the year.
View more information about how to organise Work Experience on the Work Experience page of our website.
Remember to include the Pathways & Partnership team when organising your work experience. Students cannot commence work experience without a Nazareth Workplace Learning Agreement in place!
The following guides contain important information about work experience:
We are here to help, so book an appointment with the Careers team
Discover SAPOL Work Experience Program
The Discover SAPOL Program provides Year 10 to 12 students with a unique opportunity to experience the diverse and rewarding careers within SAPOL, including roles such as Police Officer and Police Security Officer. This immersive four-day program offers valuable insight into policing roles and career pathways.
Important Dates:
* Applications Close: Friday, 2 May 2025 – Late applications will not be accepted.
* Notification of Outcome: Successful and unsuccessful applicants will be notified by Friday, 16 May 2025.
Program Dates:
Students will be asked to select their two preferred program dates. If successful, SAPOL will aim to accommodate one of their chosen options.
How to Apply:
Please contact your school’s career counsellor or teacher for further information on how to apply.
For further information please contact [email protected]
*Details for the 2026 program, including dates and application information, are currently being finalised and will be available soon*
Have you considered Work Experience at your local Council? Gain practical skills, get exposure to a wide range of jobs, and gain insight into the skills and knowledge required in the workplace. It could be very rewarding! Learn more by clicking the links for each Council below:
National Pharmacies are proud to offer work experience programs to secondary students who have an interest in studying Pharmacy
Visit their website, check you meet the criteria, and download the Application form.
SA Power Networks offers lots of exciting work experience opportunities across many areas of their business, including
Electrical trade
Powerlines trade
Work Health and Safety
DT (Digital and Technology)
Visit their website for more information.
Cavpower is the SA dealer for the supply, service and maintenance of Caterpillar heavy earthmoving and mining equipment. Successful completion of the Work Experience Program forms part of the essential criteria for gaining an apprenticeship with Cavpower.
Visit the website for more information about Cavpower Careers.
The Defence Work Experience Program provides young Australians interested in Defence as a future career, the opportunity to sample life in Defence and learn more about the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the Australian Public Service (APS). If you are interested in Policing, STEM, Health or Cookery as a career, these work experience programs maybe for you.
Click on these links for all the application details and closing dates.
The Adelaide Institute of Hospitality’s
Hospitality Starter Pack — Tools & Tricks for the First Shift
is the ultimate two-day kickstart for anyone aged 16+ wanting a foot in the door of cafés, pubs, and restaurants across Adelaide.
Monday 15 & Tuesday 16 December 2025 (9am–4pm, doors open 8.30am), this dynamic, hands-on short course includes the accredited RSA unit (SITHFAB021 Provide Responsible Service of Alcohol) — an essential qualification for working in licensed venues.
Students will also develop employability and soft skills that help them stand out in real workplaces:
Students who perform well during the course will be introduced to local hospitality employers and traineeship opportunities — a fantastic chance to turn training into real job offers over the Christmas and New Year season.
Cost: $160 per person
Location: Adelaide Institute of Hospitality – 1/192 Pirie Street, Adelaide
Spaces are limited — enrol early to secure your spot!
Check out the flier for other December short courses on offer as well.
Skills Training College is a trusted Australian Registered Training Organisation offering comprehensive nationally accredited courses & industry-relevant training.
Click here for all the short courses and micro credentials available including White Card & CPR
Discovery Days enable students, their parents, and teachers to realise the value of this study program – the doors it can open, and the options it can provide. ICHM will introduce participants to aspects of study, the potential career pathways and how this contributes to the sector.
Hospitality businesses truly value staff who are professionally trained, experienced and degree-level qualified.
Now is the time of year that organisations start advertising for apprentices and trainees. Here are some organisations you might like to consider – do you own research to find even more!
Book an appointment to see a Careers Counsellor if you’d like support to update your resume, submit an application or book to do your Whitecard, RSA or other short course.
Some other opportunities to think about:
Looking to kickstart a career in the energy industry?
Programmed, in partnership with Santos, is now recruiting apprentices across multiple disciplines, including mechanical, electrical and instrumentation.
These hands-on roles are ideal for students interested in learning a trade while working with one of Australia’s leading energy companies.
Applications are now open – find out more and apply via the Programmed website.
Want to work in the defence industry?
Earn while you learn through a 12-month paid traineeship.
Complete a Certificate III qualification
Access hands-on-training and industry leading knowledge and experience directly from SA’s defence industry
Work with employers at the forefront of the nuclear powered submarine, naval shipbuilding and sustainment enterprises including supply chains.
Find out more here
Year 12 students are encouraged to explore the opportunities available on the AFL Sports Ready Jobs Hub. Students can also submit an Expression of Interest to join the candidate pool and be contacted when new roles open in their area
SAPOL are seeking new cadets to join the team, offering a chance to make a difference and build a rewarding career
Learn more by clicking here
SATAC’s job is to process and assess applications for entry to tertiary courses in South Australia and the Northern Territory.
The SATAC Guide is a great tool to research available courses to study at Uni.
Here is the link to the online publication SATAC publications – SATAC
SATAC is another good resource.
Have you thought about attending Bond University in Queensland for a deliberately different university experience?
At Bond University, you will embark upon a transformational journey to realise your potential and stand out in your career. Applications are now open!
Click here to find out more about Scholarships.
Click here to find out more about Flinders University and the Scholarships that are available.
VET- to-Flinders Guaranteed Pathway
Nazareth students who have completed certain VET qualifications and combinations of subjects as part of their SACE are eligible for a guaranteed entry pathway to specified degrees at Flinders University.
View the Nazareth-to-Flinders Pathway Schedule to see the VET and SACE combinations, and the eligible degrees.
Students will need to submit a SATAC application with the eligible degree listed as their first preference and also register the Nazareth-to-Flinders pathway through the Nazareth Pathways Counselling team.
For further information, book an appointment with the Careers Team.
Click here to find out more about Adelaide University and the Scholarships that are available.
There’s more than one way into a degree at Adelaide University
Find out more at: Entry pathways
Medicine, Dentistry and Oral Health Admissions Information Sessions
For students, families seeking a deeper understanding of admissions for Medicine, Dentistry and Oral Health at Adelaide University, please refer to the Zoom recording link and use the passcode: 2r&byNS*
For information about Medicine skip to 00:03:15. For information about Dentistry and Oral Health skip to 01:08:12.
For further enquiries, please reach out to the Adelaide University Future Student Enquiries Team, who will be happy to assist.
Click on the links below to see more information on course available at Adelaide University
