National Careers Week
This week, Notre Dame College proudly celebrated National Careers Week with a range of inspiring activities designed to spark curiosity, encourage exploration, and support students in navigating their future pathways.
Our Careers Team was at the forefront of this initiative, creating opportunities across year levels to highlight the importance of career education and planning. Some of the key highlights included:
🎨 The Colour Wall Display – Located in the forecourt, this vibrant installation features 169 emerging and in-demand careers, each with information on growth prospects and task alignment. Students were encouraged to explore the wall during breaks, using it as a visual guide to understand the breadth of opportunities available in today’s workforce. The display will remain for a few more weeks — we encourage families to visit it together.
💬 Career Conversations – Our team facilitated dozens of individual student appointments throughout the week, helping students unpack their interests, strengths, and subject choices. Discussions ranged from vocational education and university planning to apprenticeships, early entry programs, and the changing world of work.
🧠 Focus on Emerging Industries – Throughout the week, we shared information on growing fields in health, sustainability, agriculture, tech, innovation, and customer experience – helping students understand how their passions can align with future job markets.
💻 Career Education Resources – Students were also introduced to resources from Study Work Grow, including the Career Cluster Quiz, and access to industry insights tailored to each student’s personal strengths and preferences.
We thank all students and staff for their engagement throughout the week and encourage families to continue the career conversation at home. The Careers Hub remains open for bookings, and we welcome students across all year levels to connect with us any time.
Meet the Team
Simone Masters, Careers Manager
Say hello to Simone, our dedicated Careers Manager here at Notre Dame College! With over 15 years of experience in Careers Education and a rich background across multiple industries including Business Management, Industry Engagement, Real Estate and Interior Design, Simone brings a wealth of knowledge and insight to our students’ career journeys.
As a qualified Career Practitioner, Simone is passionate about guiding students to explore, plan and take confident steps toward their future. She’s here to help with everything from subject selection and work placements to university, TAFE, apprenticeships, and employment pathways.
Simone also offers before and after school appointments, making it easier for parents and guardians to be part of those important career conversations.
We're lucky to have her expertise, energy and commitment supporting our students every step of the way!
Belinda McMartin, Pathways Coordinator
Introducing Belinda, our incredible Pathways Coordinator and qualified Career Practitioner here at Notre Dame College. With 9 years of dedicated service, Belinda brings exceptional knowledge, insight and experience to our Careers Team.
Belinda plays a leading role in coordinating our Work Experience Program and School-Based Apprenticeships (SBATs), working closely with students, families, and industry partners across Greater Shepparton and beyond to ensure every placement is meaningful and aligned with student interests and future goals.
Her deep understanding of both career development and the local employment landscape makes her an invaluable support for students seeking practical, real-world experiences.
Passionate, approachable, and highly experienced, Belinda is a key part of our mission to help students explore pathways that set them up for long-term success.
Sherree Thomas, Careers Advisor
We’re excited to introduce Sherree, the newest member of our Careers Team at Notre Dame College joining us in 2024!
With over four years at our College, Sherree brings a wealth of knowledge across both Learning and Teaching and now Careers Education. Her deep understanding of our diverse and extensive range of subjects makes her an incredible asset, especially during Subject Selection. She has been integral in ensuring students and families feel informed and supported, particularly when navigating changes to study pathways.
Sherree has also played a key role in organising our Immersion Activities, giving students access to hands-on experiences like Nurse for a Day, Dookie Food & Fibre, Career Conversations, and a wide variety of Industry Information Sessions run within our Careers Hub.
As a qualified Careers Advisor, Sherree is passionate about helping students discover opportunities and explore their future with confidence.
We’re thrilled to have her energy, organisation, and expertise on our team!