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Career Practitioner Day Melbourne

Career Practitioner Day Melbourne

Date:

Monday, 23rd February 

Time:

10am - 2pm 
Registration opens at 9:30am

Who:

Career Practitioners and Career Advisors from across Victoria

Where:

JMC Academy
208 Park Street
South Melbourne VIC 3205

Cost:

FREE

  • Events for Teachers
  • General Campus Event
  • High School Teacher/Educator
  • Melbourne
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A Practical Insight into Creative Career Pathways

Join us for an in-depth professional development day designed specifically for Career Practitioners and Advisors seeking greater clarity around creative industries and the career outcomes they offer.

This event provides a valuable opportunity to deepen your understanding of creative education, industry pathways, and how institutions like JMC support students in building sustainable careers.

Who is this event for?

Career Practitioner Day is designed for career advisors and career practitioners from across Victoria.

What's on: 

Q&A + Chats with Academic Teams
Throughout the day, attendees will hear directly from JMC Academy’s Heads of Department, Senior Lecturers, and academic leaders. These sessions will provide a clear overview of JMC’s courses, the industries they connect to, and the roles graduates typically pursue.

Student Work Showcases & Live Performances
Student work showcases and live performances will offer an insight into the practical, industry-focused learning environment at JMC.

Complimentary Lunch & Networking
Lunch will be provided, along with time to connect with fellow practitioners and JMC staff.

Why attend?

Career Practitioners play a critical role in guiding students toward informed and realistic future pathways. Creative industries are broad, fast-evolving, and often misunderstood, making it essential to have accurate, current insight when advising students.

Melbourne Career Practitioner Day is designed to provide clarity around creative career options, industry expectations, and graduate outcomes. Through direct engagement with JMC Academy educators and exposure to real student work, attendees will gain practical, up-to-date information that supports meaningful career conversations.

Attendees will gain a stronger understanding of the creative job market and how JMC Academy supports students in developing the skills, experience, and industry connections needed to progress into these careers.

Participants will leave better equipped to:

  • Confidently discuss creative industries and career pathways with students and parents

  • Understand how creative education translates into employment opportunities

  • Provide informed, realistic guidance based on industry-aligned learning and outcomes

This event offers knowledge that can be immediately applied in one-to-one consultations, workshops, and broader career guidance programs.

Win a Laneway Double Pass!

Register by 11:55PM on Wednesday, 4th February and tell us why you'd love to attend Laneway and you'll be entered into win a Laneway Festival double pass! 

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Meet the Team

Chaminda Ranasinghe
Chief Customer Officer

Chaminda Ranasinghe is a highly respected leader in higher education and a passionate advocate for student success. With significant experience shaping exceptional student experiences, most recently as Chief Experience Officer at RMIT University, he brings a wealth of expertise in delivering impactful, student-centred outcomes. Chaminda’s 30-year career spans global roles across marketing, digital, product and technology in leading organisations such as ANZ, EnergyAustralia, Ford Motor Company, Aviva, and Zurich. 

He has also served on a number of Boards including as Non-Executive Director at RMIT Online and member of the Adobe Customer Advisory Board and the IDP Strategic Advisory Board, and is a strong advocate for accessibility and inclusion. Chaminda holds qualifications from Monash University, Federation University, and MIT Sloan, and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

As CCO, Chaminda oversees Marketing, Student Recruitment & Admissions (both Domestic and International), Student Experience & Retention, Product Lifecycle Management, Alumni, Industry and Strategic Partnerships and supports our Digital Transformation, Data, Analytics & Insights capability.

 

Chaminda's appointment marks an exciting new chapter for JMC, as we evolve our approach to creative education—one that’s truly future-ready, meets learners where they are, and prepares them for where they want to go. 

Daniel Bugge
Outreach Coordinator (Melbourne)

Robyn Dixon
Head of Department for Animation & Games (Melbourne)

Robyn Dixon, the Head Lecturer for Animation and Game Design at JMC Academy in Melbourne, has an impressive background in the industry.

She previously held the position of Senior Lecturer for Animation at JMC Academy, showcasing her expertise and dedication to the field. Robyn's experience extends beyond academia; she was a UI Artist at Big Ant Studios, contributing to the visual aspects of gaming experiences. Her professional journey also includes working with notable clients such as the School Library Association of Victoria, Hardie Grant Egmont Publishing, Jetstar, Appster, Moose Toys, and Restless Socks, highlighting her versatility and wide-ranging skills. 

Robyn's return to JMC Academy reflects her ongoing passion for animation, games, ethical education, and leadership, all of which will undoubtedly contribute to the continued success and growth of the Animation and Game Design department.

James Pianto
Student Admissions Team Leader (Melbourne)

James joined the Student Admissions team in 2019, bringing with him a wide breadth of film, music and video game knowledge. He loves engaging with creative individuals and learning all about what drives and influences their passions.

He is the first point of contact for prospective students, parents and teachers. Within the team, he is responsible for providing advice and guidance for prospective students, building relationships with career advisors and delivering school presentations.

Contact James
e: jpianto@jmc.edu.au
ph: (03) 9624 2929

Amy McMillan
Student Admissions Advisor (Melbourne)

Connor Raselli
Student Admissions Advisor (Melbourne)

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