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WORK EXPERIENCE

 

Work experience is the short-term placement of students with employers to provide insights into the industry and the workplace in which they are located. Students are encouraged to organise their work experience placement early so that they have the greatest chance of securing their place of choice.

 

It provides students with the valuable opportunity to:

  • Develop employability skills.
  • Explore possible career options.
  • Understand employer expectations.
  • Increase their self-understanding, maturity, independence, and self-confidence

Term One School Holidays - Final day to return work experience arrangement form Friday, 14 March.

Work Experience Letter (MF) 9.12.24.pdf

ADF WORK EXPERIENCE OPPORTUNITIES

The Defence Work Experience Program provides secondary students from Years 10 to 12 with the opportunity to experience a wide range of careers available in the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the Australian Public Service (APS).  The program is offering a variety of placements in Victoria this year, with a range of career focuses, as provided below.  For more information, please visit the Defence Work Experience Program Job List website.  

 

Air Force Indigenous Youth Program (IYP): Avalon

  • A program designed specifically for students with an interest in the Air force (Indigenous students only)  
  • Location: Laverton, VIC
  • Placement Date: 28 March 2025
  • Applications close: 11:30pm Sunday 27 Feb 2025
  • Link to apply: Air Force Indigenous Youth Program (IYP): Avalon

A Day in the Navy – Guided Tours: HMAS Cerberus

  • Guided tours designed specifically for students with an interest in the Navy
  • Location: HMAS Cerberus, VIC
  • Tour Dates: 7 April 2025
  • Bookings: Use QR Code for more information
  • Link to book: Book via the QR code below.

Introduction to Navy: HMAS Cerberus (April)

  • A program designed specifically for students with an interest in the Navy.
  • Location: HMAS Cerberus, VIC
  • Placement Dates: 29 April - 01 May 2025
  • Applications close: 11:30pm Sunday 16 March 2025
  • Link to apply: Introduction to Navy: HMAS Cerberus (April)

Army Trade Familiarisation (Engineering, Electrical and Health): Bandiana

Joint Military Police Unit Overview: Simpson Barracks

STEM Immersion Week: Fishermans Bend (June)

Introduction to Navy: HMAS Cerberus (Overnight Placement) (July)

Day in the Life of a Medic/Nurse: Bandiana

  • A program focussing on the role of Medic/Nurse the Army
  • Location: Bandiana, VIC
  • Placement Date: 29 October 2025
  • Applications close: 11:30pm Sunday 31 August 2025
  • Link to apply: Day in the Life of a Medic/Nurse: Bandiana

STEM Immersion Week: Fishermans Bend (November) 

Australian Army Band Melbourne: Simpson Barracks

  • A program designed specifically for students with an interest in Musician roles in the Army
  • Location: Melbourne, VIC
  • Placement Dates: Multiple opportunities throughout 2025 - to be negotiated
  • Applications close: 11:30pm Sunday 9 November 2025
  • Link to apply: Australian Army Band Melbourne: Simpson Barracks

NORTHERN MALLEE LLEN

Northern Mallee Local Learning and Employment Network (NMLLEN), is a not-for-profit organisation that works closely with schools, students, and the industry.

 

Northern Mallee LLEN engages with industry and schools to provide access to quality work-based learning (WBL) opportunities that meet the needs of local students and industry. 

 

This includes:

  • Structured Workplace Learning Placements (SWL)
  • Work Experience (WE)
  • School Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships (SBATs)

To find work-based learning opportunities in your region, visit: https://workplacements.education.vic.gov.au/

 

For resources, visit:  https://nmllen.com.au/resources/

WORK EXPERIENCE - LOWER MURRAY WATER

Work Experience – Lower Murray Water

If you wish to undertake work experience with Lower Murray Water in any of the following areas:

  • Engineering (Civil, Electrical & Mechanical) – Victorian Construction Induction Card Required
  • Human Resources
  • Civil Maintenance – Victorian Construction Induction Card Required
  • Mechanical Engineering (Trade Based) – Victorian Construction Induction Card Required
  • Water Treatment
  • Finance And Accounting
  • Administration
  • Water Quality & Environment
  • Information Technology (IT)
  • Communications And Marketing.

Expression of interests will close for our 2025 work experience program on Monday 3 March 2025.  

 

Limited places are available. 

 

Apply Here. 

WORK EXPERIENCE - LIME THERAPY

If you wish to undertake work experience with Lime Therapy in any of the following areas: 

  • Allied Health
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Speech Pathology
  • Exercise Physiology
  • Physiotherapy

Please complete the attached document and return to cassie@lime-therapy.com.au 

Lime Therapy Application Form.docx

WORK EXPERIENCE - MILDURA RURAL CITY COUNCIL

MRCC offer work experience placement opportunities to allow students to gain insight into a potential career or area of work. Students can request to gain experience in a variety of different areas including:

  • Parks & Gardens
  • Engineering
  • Library Services
  • Mildura Arts Centre
  • Finance 

Apply Here.

PARLIAMENT OF VICTORIA WORK EXPERIENCE OPPORTUNITY

Expressions of interest for Term 3 and 4 are now open. 

 

Whether you’re interested in politics, planting trees, law-making or baking, your work experience placement at the Parliament of Victoria will be an experience you’ll remember. 

This is a unique opportunity to undertake a week-long placement in either the Parliamentary Sitting or Parliamentary Services program. Placements run for 5 days: Monday-Friday, from 9am until 5pm each day.

 

To find out more about this exciting and unique opportunity – click here.