Work Experience opportunities

MEDICAL RESEARCH (15+)

Applications are now open for the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute (WEHI) work experience program. Successful students will spend a week at the Institute exploring biomedical science and medical research. Students will need to organise their own transport and accommodation and a bursary may be available from the Institute to assist with costs. 

Program intake weeks will run between:

17 – 21 June 2024

16 – 20 September 2024. 

Applications close 15 March 2024. Please submit your application via this link. 

Read more about the work experience program via this link. 

AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE FORCE (ADF) WORK EXPERIENCE

The ADF offers work experience to Year 10 – 12 students. The following are examples of work experience placements available:

Canberra

6 May: Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) Showcase, Canberra

ASD Cyber Security and Robotics (opening soon).

Victoria

28 – 30 May: Introduction to the Navy: HMAS Cerberus.

22 May: Army Trades: Engineering, Electrical and Health, Bandiana (near Albury).

17 – 21 June: STEM to the Rescue, Melbourne

24 – 28 June: STEM Immersion Week, Port Melbourne. 

For information  and to apply, click here. 

LA TROBE WILDLIFE SANCTUARY

Nangak Tamboree Wildlife Sanctuary at La Trobe University offers engaging Work Experience placements for students currently in Year 9 and Year 10.

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

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

Note: students cannot undertake work experience with animals. There are 4 places left for the year. 

Students will be responsible for organising their own transport and accommodation. 

Please see Damien Morrison in the Mercy Centre office to start your application. Click here for information.