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).

Intake Periods

• Block 1: February to May (applications due by 31 January)
• Block 2: August to November (applications due by 31 July)

Please note that while Council endeavours to accommodate, placements are limited and depend on resourcing and the availability of suitable supervisors. Unfortunately, this means we may not be able to accept all applications received for each block.

• 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
• Communication & Engagement

To apply, you must:

• Be at least 14 years old and a secondary school student
• Be covered by personal insurance and public liability through your school

• Work Experience Guidelines(PDF, 208KB)

To apply for work experience, follow these steps:

• Complete the Work Experience Expression of Interest Form.(PDF, 343KB)
• Once the form is received and if a placement is available, you will need to provide:
  • Work Experience Agreement Form (available from school)
  • Proof of insurance
  • Proof of eligibility to work on construction sites (if required)