
Careers Night
Have you ever wondered how people find their dream career and end up doing what they love? Careers Night introduces people who believed in themselves and find their dream careers...
Episodes
12 episodes
James Blanch - My VCE Story: study, life and exams
In this conversation with James Blanch, a high-achieving student who recently completed his VCE studies (2022) at Trinity Grammar and is now pursuing a medical career. This episode is a must-listen for students in years ten through to 12, as Ja...
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Episode 12
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48:14

VTAC - Study score, scaling, SEAS & ATAR
Looking for insights into how to navigate the complex world of VCE in Victoria? Tune in to this episode of our podcast, where we chat with Nicole from the Victorian Tertiary Admission Center (VTAC). We delve into how VTAC works, from interpreti...
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Episode 11
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47:44

Abhishek Chhikara - How I became a strategy consultant
Abishek has uprooted his life three times starting with when he moved from India to Melbourne to pursue his education in engineering. In this conversation, Abhi shares how he became a strategy consultant, and how he has followed his instinct to...
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Episode 10
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49:50

Suzie Grey - Director People and Culture
Suzie shares with us her journey from school to being director of People and Culture at Fonterra. We join Suzie as she breaks down her career into three distinctly different times, and how each has supported her in achieving what she has today....
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Episode 9
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46:12

Jeremy Mierendorff - Black Hawk pilot for the Australian Army
Not all heroes wear capes, but some do fly! In this episode, Jeremy shares his journey from the schoolyard where he dreamed of flying aeroplanes to how he lands black hawk helicopters on ships in the middle of the night. Jeremy's story is an ex...
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Episode 8
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44:17

Grace Petherick - Leaving school to CEO and Founder
Grace first left school when she was 14 and 9 months. Today she is the founder and CEO of Age Up Health, employing over 70 people. Join our conversation where Grace shares her inspiring career journey and shares how understanding her d...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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47:17

Melia Benn - Why would you want to do anything else - Barrister
Melia is the youngest member of the bar in Queensland, and one of only two Aboriginal female barristers in Queensland. Hear how Melia took a journey from wanting to see the world as an air hostess, to how she fights a sense of "imposter syndrom...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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42:51

Todd Goldstein - Always planning your what next
Todd has enjoyed a long career in the AFL playing for North Melbourne. However that's not what he wanted to do when he was young, and now he is studying to set up his post AFL career as a lawyer. Todd shares what it takes to become a A...
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Episode 5
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36:25

Carrie Heaven - Women in male dominated industries - Geotechnical Engineer
Carrie knew she wanted to work in the mining sector. She was told that engineering was more for men, she should look at something else. They were wrong! Carrie found her way to engineering and has been incredibly successful knocking down barrie...
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Episode 4
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28:25

Ben Barone-Nugent - Creating Your Own Career: The Story of a Content Designer
Ben Barone-Nugent, a content designer for Netflix, talks about how he followed his passion for language and writing to land a job in an innovative field that he didn't even know existed. Ben shares valuable insights about paying attention to sm...
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Episode 3
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30:46

Lisa Teh - Digital Marketing - I genuinely love what I do
Lisa joins me and discusses her journey from school, how she was influenced to spend a decade studying and working in law instead of following her creative passion. After establishing a successful career, she took a pay cut to pursue her passio...
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Episode 2
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32:31

David Turner - Infectious Disease Doctor - Is this really what I want?
We think we know the path we must take for our chosen careers. The linear path from school, uni and career. In this conversation I discuss with David Turner how this is changing. I went to school (Trinity Grammar School Kew) with David and from...
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Episode 1
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30:58
