Work Experience

- Available for secondary school students (at least 14 years old), TAFE students, and job seekers referred by an approved agency
- Work experience placements are unpaid
- Participants will gain on-the-job experience and shadow employees
- Placements are subject to the availability of resources and department workload
- Some areas may require specific qualifications (e.g., Blue Card for Child-Related Employment or White Card for construction)
- Building Trades & Services
- Community Relations & Services
- Environmental Health
- Fleet & Plant Workshops
- Information Technology Services
- Library/Museum
- Nurseries
- Parks & Gardens / Natural Environment
- Planning & Building Services
- Regulatory Services
- Tourism
- Communication & Engagement
To apply, you must:
- Be at least 14 years old and a secondary school student, or a TAFE college student
- Be referred by an approved work experience referral agency
- Be covered by personal insurance and public liability through your school, tertiary institution, or referral agency
To apply for work experience, follow these steps:
- Complete the Work Experience Expression of Interest Form.
- Once the form is received and if a placement is available, you will need to provide:
  - Work Experience Agreement Form (available from school or referral agency)
  - Proof of insurance
  - Proof of eligibility to work with children (if required)
  - Proof of eligibility to work on construction sites (if required)

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