Careers
At Muswellbrook High School, we are committed to empowering students for life beyond the classroom. With a strong focus on career pathways, we provide tailored learning experiences, hands-on industry exposure, and personalised support to help every student explore their interests, build real-world skills, and prepare for a successful future. Whether aiming for university, TAFE, apprenticeships, or direct employment, our students graduate with the confidence and capability to take the next step in their careers.
Our aim is to provide you with all the latest information that will help you make decisions about your future career and your life beyond school.
You can use this site to locate University, TAFE and any other type of course across Australia, get information about the HSC, search for job vacancies and much more. Feel free to drop into the Careers Office if you have any questions.
MHS Careers Advisor Named Careers Advisor of the Year 2025
We are incredibly proud to share that our Careers Advisor, Sonya McDonald, has been awarded Careers Advisor of the Year, taking out the top honour across all three education sectors.
Sonya received this prestigious recognition at a state celebration, announced by Brad Blaze, renowned speed painter, artist and entertainer. She was selected ahead of highly respected Careers Advisors from Loreto Normanhurst, Lake Tuggeranong College and Prairiewood High School.
This outstanding achievement reflects Sonya’s passion, dedication and the exceptional support she provides to our students every day. Her commitment to guiding young people toward their future pathways is truly inspiring.
Visit the Muswellbrook High School Careers Website for all your careers information.
Finishing school, but already know what you want to do as a career? Or maybe you’ve got an idea of what life after school could look like, but want to try it out first? Either way, you’ll get a head start while still at school with a TAFEdelivered Vocational Education and Training (TVET) course. From Animal Care to Community Services to Music Industry courses, we’ve got just about all interests and industries covered.
TAFE NSW Schools Launchpad is a different way to think about school and TAFE-delivered Vocational Education and Training (TVET). These courses combine teacher-led virtual classrooms in real time, with workshops and work placements across a range of exciting career areas within growth industries. We’re connecting senior high school students across NSW with the skills they’ll need to fill the jobs of the future, all while contributing to their HSC and ATAR.* Not only do these courses offer a unique opportunity to enhance student engagement, they also equip students with a nationally recognised TAFE NSW Certificate II or III qualification* and job-ready skills for entry level positions. Success is doing what you love, so help them discover their perfect career path with TAFE NSW Schools Launchpad.
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