Work experience programs

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Work experience for Year 10 students 

Our work experience program offers a wide variety of opportunities to as many secondary students as possible. While we try to accommodate all requests, places are limited.

Why apply?

As part of the program, you will: 

  • Experience the day to day lives of our employees 
  • Explore potential future career opportunities.

Eligibility

To apply for this program, you are: 

  • At least 15 years old and in Year 10 at the time the application is lodged
  • Live in the municipality and/or attend a school within the municipality.

Conditions

  • Placements are a maximum of 2 weeks 
  • Students will be reimbursed $10 per day 
  • Dress requirements during placements are safe, neat and tidy, and suitable for the particular work environment 
  • Information obtained while undertaking work experience is deemed confidential and must not be divulged to any other party 
  • Allow for at least 6 weeks' notice prior to the required dates.

Please note: Year 10 work experience placement applications are currently closed as the program has reached capacity for the remainder of 2026.

Work experience for university and higher education students 

Work experience provides students with the opportunity to apply and enhance their knowledge and technical skills within a practical workplace setting. While we try to accommodate all requests, places are limited.

Why apply?

  • Exposure to a variety of tasks and projects relevant to your field or desired field of study
  • Receive insights into how business and industry operate and relate to other organisational functions
  • Placements are available in a variety of work areas at Council, giving you plenty of scope to apply yourself within a diverse organisation. 

Eligibility

  • You must be a student at an educational institution at the time the work experience application is lodged
  • Live in the municipality and/or attend a university or educational institution within the municipality
  • Placements are only available to students from approved educational institutions 
  • Personal injury insurance for the student must be covered by the relevant educational institution or program.

Conditions

  • Students will be reimbursed $20 per day 
  • Dress requirements during placements are safe, neat and tidy, and suitable for the particular work environment 
  • Information obtained while undertaking work experience is deemed confidential and must not be divulged to any other party 
  • Allow for at least 6 weeks’ notice prior to the required dates. 

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