Work Experience

Gain hands-on experience and explore different career paths!

Cassowary Coast Regional Council offers unpaid work experience placements for school students, TAFE students, and job seekers. It’s a great way to gain practical skills and learn about different work areas through "work shadowing."

Key Information about 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)

Areas for Experience

  • 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

Eligibility Requirements

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

How to Apply

To apply for work experience, follow these steps:

  • Complete the Work Experience Expression of Interest Form.(PDF, 388KB)
  • 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)

Need More Information?

If you need help with your application or have any questions about Work Experience opportunities at Cassowary Coast Regional Council, feel free to reach out:

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