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Work Experience (WE)/Structured Workplace learning (SWL)/School Based Apprenticeships/Traineeships (SBAT)

Work experience is available to students that are 15 years old+. 

SWL is available to students doing a VET Course in their VCE/VM Pathway. 

SBAT’s are available to Year 10-12 students through our Headstart Program (Aaron Patten) by application and availability only. 

Work Experience Opportunities

Please ensure you have considered the travel time and distance to and from your home as well as accommodation BEFORE you apply for any work experience placements. Please let careers know if you will be applying for any opportunities listed.

CFA District Mechanical Officer - Work Experience (15+)

East Gippsland Shire Council - Work Experience (15+)

East Gippsland Shire Council (EGSC) would like to extend an offer to students during 2024 to attend their workplace and obtain a career/learning opportunity via the Work Experience/Work Placement Program.

The easiest and most efficient way for EGSC to process any application requests is for the students to complete an application form and return it to hrtraining@egipps.vic.gov.au

They will then advise within one week, whether the business unit has capacity to accept the applicant.

Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) - Work Experience (year 10 students, 15+)

This program gives successful applicants the opportunity to gain experience working in the arts and culture industry.

As part of the program, students will spend a working week onsite at ACMI, engaging with various ACMI teams members and departments, whilst embarking on a filmmaking task.

ACMI is an inclusive and accessible organisation. 

Placement Dates: June 17-21, or June 24-28.

Applications now open and will close 16th February. For more information and to apply go to Work Experience at ACMI | ACMI: Your museum of screen culture

Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) (Cyber Security and Robotics) – Work Experience (year 11 & 12 students)

The ASD work experience program is for Year 11–12 students at the Australian Cyber Security Centre. The program focuses on students who are considering further studies in a STEM-related field.

The week-long program offers you an opportunity to extend your knowledge and skills through practical challenges.

Students who enjoy discovering how technology works are considered favourably over those who use technology.

All placements are in Canberra. Students from interstate are encouraged to apply. Interstate students will receive assistance with travel (transportation) costs. Interstate students are responsible for their own accommodation.

Upcoming work experience program dates:

Session 1: 8 April 2024 – 12 April 2024 

Session 2: 15 April 2024 – 19 April 2024  

Applications are now open and will close on Sunday 25th February at 11:30pm. For more information and to apply go to I'm starting my career | Australian Signals Directorate (asd.gov.au)

University of Melbourne (Faculty of Science) - Work Experience (year 10 students, 15+)

Dates: 24th-28th June (last week of term 2)

Program Structure

The University of Melbourne year 10 Work Experience Program provides students with a sample of activities that are part of a career in STEM including conducting experiments, attending seminars, collaborating with others on research projects, and presenting their own findings. Participants discover what it is like to be a scientist, meet like-minded friends and scientific role models, and also get a taste of university life.

The program is divided into a number of science discipline streams. Students must nominate their top three preferences as part of the application process. During the week, students will be hosted by academics working in their chosen discipline, and also spend some time interacting with students from other groups.

Applications now open and will close on 4th March. For more information and to apply go to Year 10 Work Experience (unimelb.edu.au)

Swinburne University - Work Experience (year 10-12 students, 15+)

Swinburne welcomes senior secondary students to participate in work experience at the university. These one-week placements give students the opportunity to:

• develop employability skills
• explore possible career options
• understand employer expectations
• build self-understanding, maturity, independence and self-confidence.

Their work experience programs run in the following areas: 

• Applied Mathematics (applications now closed in this area - applicants will be notified of their result in February via email)
• Astronomy and Astrophysics
• Technical Skills in Laboratory Management 

Applications for their next intake of work experience programs are now open.  They encourage early applications as there are limited places, and places are usually filled by March.  

For more info and to apply go to Work Experience | Swinburne 

Kilmore District Hospital - Work Experience (year 10 students, 15+)

Applications are currently open for Kilmore District Hospital's School Work Experience Program for 2024. This program provides students with an opportunity to gain insight into the healthcare industry.

The program is offered to students in Year 10. Students participating in the program are given the opportunity to spend one week working within available departments to observe and participate in the daily activities. KDH strongly promotes involvement in the program and encourages students from all areas of Victoria to apply.

Areas of the hospital offering general work experience placements may include:

• Nursing
• Midwifery
• Aged Care
• Outpatients
• Engineering/Maintenance
• Corporate Support/Administration/Health Information

For more information and how to apply go to WORK EXPERIENCE | KDH (kilmoredistricthealth.org.au)

Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE) - Work Experience (year 10-12 students, 15+)

The AIE Work Experience Program is a great way for secondary school students in years 10 to 12 to learn about the interactive entertainment and digital industries. The week will open the door to the range of career possibilities in the industry and allow students to get hands-on with the tools of the trade.

The Work Experience Program runs from 10am to 4pm over the course of a week and encompasses a range of activities including 3D animation, programming, designing and much more.

Dates available (all during school holiday periods):

- 8th-12th April

- 1st-5th July

- 8th-12th July

- 23rd-26th September

- 30th September-4th October

To register your interest now please fill out the form on the following link - Work Experience Melbourne | Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE)

Nangak Tamboree Wildlife Sanctuary - Work Experience (year 9 & 10 students,15+)

Nangak Tamboree Wildlife Sanctuary offers engaging Work Experience placements for students in Year 9 and Year 10. Their Work Experience Program is designed to foster new skills in young people, create an awareness and appreciation of the conservation and biodiversity management industry and demonstrate the breadth of career opportunities in environmental science, research and education.

Successful applicants may assist in the following areas of the Sanctuary:

• land management
• plant production
• education
• biodiversity
• marketing, promotion & interpretation
• office & administration
• workshops & tours

The Nangak Tamboree Wildlife Sanctuary cannot offer any opportunities to work with animals. 

Work Experience placements run for one week from Monday to Friday on pre-selected dates throughout the year. Normal working hours are from 9.30 am until 4.00 pm. As part of your placement, you will be required to undertake some structured learning activities.

There are 4 places available for each of the placement weeks. A maximum of two students can come from the same school for the same placement week.

These dates are subject to change based on other Sanctuary activities happening at the time. 

More info and how to apply here - Secondary school students, Nangak Tamboree Wildlife Sanctuary, Get involved, La Trobe University

Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (MSO) - Work Experience (15+)

MSO Work Experience offers students an opportunity for meaningful, well-rounded engagement with MSO as a major performing arts company, as well as the arts sector more broadly.

Placements are run in a group format, with a strong focus on arts administration. During their time with the MSO, students will have the opportunity to meet with musicians and staff, mix with MSO’s industry-leading artistic planning team, observe orchestral rehearsals and explore Melbourne’s arts precinct.

Most of all, students will come away from their placement with a broad understanding of the role played by the MSO – as a cornerstone of Melbourne’s rich cultural heritage – in the Victorian and Australian performing arts industries.

How to apply: MSO welcome applications by all students attending Secondary School in Victoria aged 15 years+ as of the placement date. The MSO can accept up to 30 students per placement and will hold two placements which run for three days:

• Tuesday 25 June to Thursday 27 June 2024, 10.00am-4.00pm or
• Tuesday 27 August to Thursday 29 August 2024, 10.00am-4.00pm

For more info and to apply go to Work experience | Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (mso.com.au)

Victorian Opera - Work Experience (year 10 students, 15+)

Applications for Victorian Opera’s 2024 Work Experience Program will open Monday 12 February (Week 3, Term 1), and close Friday 19 April 2024, 5.00pm, unless places are filled prior to this date. Their Work Experience Program gives Year 10 students the chance to work with other like-minded students whilst being mentored by leading professionals in the performing arts industry. At the conclusion of the week, students present their own production plan to the Company Executive, covering design, direction, company management and budget.

The 2024 Work Experience Program will run from Monday 22 July to Friday 26 July (Week 2, Term 3), coinciding with the last week of studio rehearsals of their Grand Lyric Opera, La Rondine by Puccini.

For more information and how to apply, go to https://www.victorianopera.com.au/learning-pathways/education/secondary-schools/work-experience/

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