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Student Work Experience (Unpaid)

Job No: BVSC861

Location: Bega

Employment Status: Work Experience (Unpaid)

Closing Date: 29 Mar 2026 AEDT

Bega Valley Shire Council (BVSC) provides valuable opportunities for students who are seeking work experience as part of their education curriculum.

Work experience provides students an opportunity to 'trial' a career of interest during their final years of schooling. It is a learning experience that may include training, skills development, observation and assisting in small projects.

All work experience is administered through a non‐paid arrangement.

Eligibility

Work experience is available for any student who needs to complete a work experience as part of their course curriculum that is covered by their educational institution’s insurance (Certificate of Currency).

All students who undertake work experience with BVSC are responsible for ensuring they have the relevant licences and uniforms required to undertake their role.

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 and Customer Service
Children's Services
Bega Valley Shire Library
SECCA - South East Centre for Contemporary Art
Communication and Engagement
Town Planning
Water and Sewerage Services
Risk and Safety
Workshop and Fabrication
Engineering
Information Technology
Works - Town Teams
Parks, Aquatics and Recreation
Sustainability and Environment
Waste and Recycling Services

Application Process

To apply, please complete the below application.

Please be aware that the below qualifications or clearances may be required if relevant to the area. They are not required at the time of application submission.

Working with Children Check
Police Check
White Card
Any paperwork that is required from the Educational Institution (Student Placement Record)

Applications are open for Term 2 intake - Students to undertake work experience between 30 April 2026 and 3 July 2026.

If you require any further information, please contact the People and Culture team on 02 6499 2222.

Applications close 11.59pm AEST on 29 March 2026.

All work experiences are unpaid voluntary arrangements, if you are seeking paid opportunities, please visit www.begavalley.nsw.gov.au/careersatcouncil

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Privacy Acknowledgment

Bega Valley Shire Council is collecting personal information from you as part of the recruitment and selection process. Bega Valley Shire Council recognises the importance of privacy and is committed to ensuring the privacy of your personal information collected and/or received by us.

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Personal Details * Required field

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First name*
Last name*

E-mail*
Phone*
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Street*
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Questions

Name of the current organisation or education institute attending*

Select the current year of education *

Select the first preferred area for Work Experience *

Select the second preferred area for Work Experience *

Work Experience: Start Date *

Work Experience: End Date *

Brief explanation of what you hope to gain from the experience and why you want to complete the experience at Bega Valley Shire Council. *

EMERGENCY CONTACT DETAILS: Full Name*

EMERGENCY CONTACT DETAILS: Relationship*

EMERGENCY CONTACT DETAILS: Phone Number*

EMERGENCY CONTACT DETAILS: Email Address*

Do you have an existing medical condition, injury or disability that could affect your work experience placement? *
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2. No

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