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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

WALTER AND ELIZA HALL INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL RESEARCH SECONDARY SCHOOL WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAM 

This program provides Year 10 students (aged 15+) with a unique opportunity to:

✅ Gain hands-on research experience in a world-class medical research institute

✅ Participate in lab-based activities, workshops, and the opportunity to present their week of work to the broader WEHI community 

✅ Explore career pathways in medical research (please note this is biomedical research lab-based placement not a hospital/clinic)

 

Key Program Details

  • Program Dates:
    • Intake 1: 16 – 20 June 2025
    • Intake 2: 15 – 19 September 2025
  • Location: WEHI Parkville Campus
  • Eligibility: Year 10 students from a Victorian school, aged 15+
  • Support for Regional & Rural Students: A small bursary is available to assist with travel costs to Melbourne

How to Apply – Email Ms Dimasi

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.  

 

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

AIR FORCE AVIATION PROGRAM FOR WOMEN 2025 AT RAAF EDINBURGH

 

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 - LIME THERAPY

If you wish to undertake work experience with Lime Therapy in 2026 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.