Student Work Experience (Unpaid)
Job No:
WP609
Location:
Various Locations
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 nonāpaid 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
- 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 below application, ensuring the following information is submitted:
- Certificate of Currency (Insurance from Educational Institution)
- Any qualifications / clearances that are relevant to the role:
- Working with Children Check (Applicable if over 18 years of age and undertaking experience in Children's Services, Families, Ageing and Disability or Library Services)
- Police Check (Applicable if over 18 years of age and undertaking work experience in Children's Services, Families, Ageing and Disability, Library Services, Revenue or Human Resources)
- White Card (Applicable if working in Water and Sewerage Services, Works - Town Team and Workshop and Fabrication)
- 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 20 May 2024 and 5 July 2024.
If you require any further information, please contact the People and Culture team on 02 6499 2222.
Applications close 11.59pm AEST on 12 May 2024.
All work experiences are unpaid voluntary arrangements, if you are seeking paid opportunities, please visit www.begavalley.nsw.gov.au/careersatcouncil