Student Work Experience (Unpaid)
Job No:
BVSC760
Location:
Various Locations
Bega Valley Shire Council (BVSC) offers valuable work experience opportunities for students as part of their educational curriculum.
Work experience allows students to explore potential career paths during their final years of schooling. It’s a hands-on learning opportunity that may involve training, skill development, observation, and participation in small projects.
Please note that all work experience placements are unpaid.
Eligibility
Students are eligible for work experience if it is a requirement of their course and is covered by their educational institution’s insurance (Certificate of Currency).
Students are responsible for ensuring they have the necessary licences and uniforms required for their placement.
Work Experience Areas
Below are the identified areas BVSC is able to offer work experience for students who are seeking to undertake work experience:
- Administration
- Customer Service and Revenue
- Children's Services - Daycare and Preschool
- Communication and Engagement
- Engineering
- Families, Ageing and Disability
- Human Resources
- Information Technology
- Library Services
- Town Planning
- Waste Facilities
- Water and Sewerage Services
- Work, Health and Safety
- Works - Town Teams
- Workshop and Fabrication
Application Process
To apply, please complete the application form and include the following:
- Certificate of Currency (insurance from your educational institution)
- Relevant qualifications or clearances, such as:
- Working with Children Check (if over 18 and applying for Children’s Services, Families, Ageing and Disability, or Library Services)
- Police Check (if over 18 and applying for Children’s Services, Families, Ageing and Disability, Library Services, Revenue, or Human Resources)
- White Card (if applying for Engineering, Water and Sewerage Services, Works – Town Teams, or Workshop and Fabrication)
- Any required documentation from your educational institution (e.g., Student Placement Record)
Applications are open for Term 3 intake - Students to undertake work experience between 22 July 2025 and 26 September 2024.
If you require any further information, please contact the People and Culture team on 02 6499 2222.
Applications close 11.59pm AEST on 30 June 2025.
All work experiences are unpaid voluntary arrangements, if you are seeking paid opportunities, please visit www.begavalley.nsw.gov.au/careersatcouncil