Careers

Hansen Scholarship - Congratulations Gabriel Moore

A huge congratulations to 2024 Year 12 student Gabriel Moore on being awarded the prestigious Hansen Scholarship from the University of Melbourne.

The Hansen Scholarship is one of the university’s most esteemed programs, recognising outstanding students from across Australia who have shown resilience in the face of adversity and a deep commitment to helping others. As a recipient, Gabriel will receive financial and personal support, accommodation, and an allowance for his degree.

Gabriel’s achievement is a testament to his academic excellence, leadership and unwavering determination. He has:

• Excelled academically and is dedicated to success in university studies.
• Overcome significant challenges with resilience and perseverance.
• Used his skills and strengths to uplift and support those around him.
• Demonstrated teamwork and leadership, inspiring others to strive for greatness.
• Showed immense potential to thrive as a Hansen Scholar and contribute meaningfully to the program.

The selection process was rigorous, involving written applications, references, creative submissions, and face-to-face interviews—and Gabriel’s hard work and dedication shone through every step of the way. Balancing the demands of his HSC while putting together a winning Hansen Scholarship application is no small feat, and it speaks volumes about the kind of person Gabriel is—determined, driven, and destined for great things.

We are so proud of you, Gabriel, and can’t wait to see your impact on the world!

SJRC students, let Gabriel's success be your inspiration—apply for that scholarship, no matter what! Give it your all because you never know what amazing opportunities await.

University Roadshow 2025

On Tuesday, 11th February, Year 12 were fortunate to begin their future pathway journey with the Regional University Roadshow team visiting the College.

Many thanks to the following Universities and their Schools Liaison Officers who presented:

• Charles Sturt University
• Southern Cross University
• The University of Newcastle
• The University of New England.

The session was very informative and covered the following topics:

• Why go to University?
• University Admissions Centre (UAC)
• Why choose a Regional University?
• What life at University is actually like.
• University costs and how to afford university.
• Early Entry Schemes and Scholarships.
• University-specific information.

Year 12 could then talk personally with the university staff members and collect resources to clarify any of their questions. Year 12 are to be congratulated on the intelligent and confident manner in which they approached this session. Thank you to our university guests. Your willingness to share your time and expertise with all things university' is invaluable to us.

Alumni - Emilee Gibbs

After graduating from St Joseph’s Regional College in 2020, Emilee spent two years as a valued member of staff at the College, fulfilling the role of Hospitality Trainee.

During this time, Emilee commenced a Bachelor of Education (Technology & Applied Studies) at Southern Cross University and was a recipient of the 2022 Deans Honours List for achieving a GPA above 6.5. In 2023, Emilee deferred this path to undertake a Gap Year Personnel Capability Specialist role in the Royal Australian Air Force. This experience translated into Emilee signing on as a full-time member of the RAAF in 2024. Emilee is currently working towards a equivalent Certificate III in Business Studies, a prerequisite to promotion.

Emilee speaks of her many opportunities: “Whilst it’s certainly not a typical education pathway, the RAAF has provided me with so many opportunities that you can’t get anywhere else. I’ve seen the Western Australian coastline from the open ramp of a C17 Globemaster, stood next to the runway as fighter jets from all around the world take off into the sunset, made lifelong friends with the same values and interests as myself. The RAAF has provided me with an education of our nation, the world, and a firmer understanding of myself that I couldn’t get from my choice of university studies.”.

Congratulations Emilee! Your brave decision to divert from your initial pathway after leaving school has resulted in an achievement that gives you great rewards. #aHSC4opportunity #wherearetheynow #servicewoman

Mrs Tinsey - Leader of Future Pathways

Ms Flanagan - Year 12 Leader of Student Wellbeing

Mrs Croft - Year 11 Leader of Student Wellbeing