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Online learning modules, preparing for Work Experience

Resume Writing

Cover Letters

Job Search Basics: Where to look?

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NIDA offers opportunities to explore all areas of the performing arts. Experience skills based training in acting, directing, writing and design.

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The National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA)

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Schools & Teachers – The National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA)

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NIDA offers outstanding performing arts educational opportunities for both students and teachers. Whether you are a teacher seeking specialist training, or interested in customised workshops for students, NIDA has a variety of unique and creative options to engage and educate. As the leading arts education institute in Australia, NIDA carefully designs programs to provide dynamic ... Read more

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Finding relevant and impactful work experience

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Finding relevant and impactful work experience

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Engaging in work experience offers valuable insights into your future aspirations and uncovers numerous learning opportunities.

Study Work Grow has a variety of jobs, work experience, & placements click here

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Finding work experience that’s both relevant and impactful doesn’t have to be hard - learn how you can find placements that will benefit you.

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St John Youth is an active youth program for everyday kids. Whilst the emphasis is on first aid  you’ll also develop leadership and social skills through the programs and activities St John has to offer.

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St John Youth – First Aid, Leadership & Community Service

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The AIE Work Experience Program is a great way for secondary school students in years 10 to 12 to learn about the interactive entertainment and digital industries. The week will open the door to the range of career possibilities in the industry and allow students to get hands-on with the tools of the trade.

To ensure a range of students and schools have the opportunity to participate in our work experience program, there is a maximum of four students from the same school per week. Book in early numerous weeks available including 17 - 24 November 2025.

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Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE)

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The AIE Work Experience Program is a great way for secondary school students in years 10 to 12 to learn about the interactive entertainment and digital industries. The week will open the door to the range of career possibilities in the industry and allow students to get hands-on with the tools of the trade.

The Work Experience Program encompasses a range of activities including 3D animation, programming, QA testing and much more.

To see availability and register for work experience please select your local campus below:

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Work Experience | Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE)

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The AIE Work Experience Program is a great way for secondary school students in years 10 to 12 to learn about the interactive entertainment and digital industries. Work experience in Game Development...

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Engineering

High school activities - Faculty of Engineering (sydney.edu.au) [USYD]

Work experience | BAE Systems

Industry | Civil and Environmental Engineering - UNSW Sydney

ANSTO High School Work Experience Program 2024 | ANSTO

Macquarie University Volunteer – Faculty of Natural Sciences

Engage with us | School of Natural Sciences | Macquarie University (mq.edu.au)

Surveying

Surveying Work Experience for Secondary Students | ALWL (alifewithoutlimits.com.au)

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Work Experience Week enables students to explore many facets of STC and gain a broad understanding of the workings of a theatre company.

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STC runs a range of on-demand workshops based on our current productions and theatrical forms.
Our Teaching Artists can also tailor workshops to your current classroom focus. Workshops can be hosted at STC or your school*.

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Search for jobs, work experience placements, GAP Year, Internships, Volunteering and much more...

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Find opportunities to experience work There’s nothing like getting into the workforce to learn more about what’s right for you, plus you’ll build experience you can use for your own career. Search for jobs, work experience, and placements. Position Type Position Type Cadetship Gap Year Internship Mentoring Professional Development Volunteering Work Experience Locations Location Checkboxes […]

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Students in Year 10 and 11 are invited to apply for one week of Work Experience at Bell Shakespeare HQ in Sydney. Our Work Experience program is designed to give students insight into the entire process of making and producing theatre, not only what’s on stage.

KEY DATES

Applications open: 5 May 2025
Applications close: 30 June 2025
Successful students announced: 1 August 2025
Work Experience week: Monday 17 – 21 November 2025

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Students in Year 10 and 11 are invited to apply for one week of Work Experience at Bell Shakespeare HQ in Sydney.

Our Work Experience program is designed to give students insight into the entire process of making and producing theatre, not only what's on stage.

Twelve students from across Australia will be selected to join the Company and go behind the scenes to discover how a working theatre company operates. Meet our team and learn about everything from production, casting, design, rehearsals, marketing, box office, fundraising, education and administration.

Students will see live theatre, explore backstage, undertake group projects, listen to panel discussions, interview staff and participate in practical workshops. Entry is by application. Students with interest in a range of aspects of theatremaking are strongly encouraged to apply.

Students in regional/interstate schools are encouraged to apply, however Bell Shakespeare is unable to cover travel and accommodation costs. Please note, we are unable to accept or consider work experience applications from students outside of this program.

Applications open: 6 May 2024
Applications close: 30 June 2024, 11.59pm AEST
Successful students announced: 30 July 2024
Work experience week: 28 October - 1 November 2024

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If you’re interested in a career in animal husbandry, veterinary practices or wildlife conservation, work experience at the Zoo could be the perfect way to test the waters in the animal care industry.

Applications

Places for the 2025 School Work Experience program are full, and we are no longer taking applications for the waitlist.
To apply for our 2026 program, please refer back to this webpage on the first day of Term 4, 2025. All applications for the Taronga School Work Experience Program must be made by the school careers advisor.

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School Work Experience | Taronga Conservation Society Australia

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Taronga Zoo Sydney offers school work experience opportunities for students in years 10 - 12 who are interested in pursuing a career in zoo keeping, animal care, tourism or zoo horticulture.

If you or your child are interested in applying, speak to your school careers adviser who will liaise with Taronga on your behalf.

Work experience undertaken at Taronga Zoo Sydney allows students to:

Observe a variety of work being done in the fields of zoo keeping, animal care, zoo horticulture or guest services and education

Undertake supervised work appropriate to the student's skill level

Ask questions about a zoo workplace

Gain skills related to being at work at the zoo

Investigate training and employment opportunities with Taronga

Students will be exposed to a wide range of duties from the very interesting to the very routine, and may include:

Cleaning (anything from windows to animal poo!)

Preparing and distributing food for the animals

Observing and recording animal behavioural information

Assisting with keeper talks

General administrative duties

Places in Taronga's work experience program are very competitive.

Applications

Applications for 2024 will open on the first day of Term 4, 2023.

Placements are processed in order of receipt, and only fully completed and signed applications are considered. Applications will close as soon as all places have been filled.

Please be aware that the selection panel will only accept one application for either Taronga Zoo Sydney or Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo. Students are advised to apply for their preferred site only. Any duplicate submission will void your application. Priority will be given to NSW residents.

In the interests of fairness, only one successful applicant per school will be considered for placement for one week (Monday to Friday), excluding school and public holidays. If a school has a student who was cancelled in 2021 due to COVID-19, and has been rolled over for 2022, this does not count as the sole applicant for the school. Another student may submit an application.

Please direct all communication about applying to your school careers adviser, as approval is required from the school before Taronga can proceed.

Meet a Keeper

If Work Experience is fully booked, you may wish to attend Meet a Keeper. This is a one-day program for school students aged 14 years and over who have expressed a keen interest in pursuing a career at the Zoo. Meet Keepers, hear about their career pathways and learn about the variety of pathways to working in a zoo. Find out more.

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Taronga Zoo Sydney offers school work experience opportunities for students in years 10 - 12 who are interested in pursuing a career in zoo keeping, animal care, tourism or zoo horticulture. If you or your child are interested in applying, speak to your school careers adviser who will liaise with Taronga on your behalf.

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CSIRO's Virtual Work Experience Program

Providing first-hand, relevant work experience for students in an online, scientific environment, and creating professional development opportunities for STEM supervisors.

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Providing first-hand, relevant work experience for students in an online, scientific environment, and creating professional development opportunities for STEM supervisors.

About the program

The Virtual Work Experience program (VWE) connects a small group of school students with CSIRO and industry professionals, to work on a project, helping inform their study and/or career plans. Experienced CSIRO staff and/or STEM industry professionals remotely supervise the students, and guide them through tasks to complete a project that gives them an insight into real-world CSIRO research and industry challenges.

The program is designed for year 10 and 11 students enrolled in school anywhere in Australia. The virtual nature of the program opens-up the opportunity to students who may face geographic or other barriers to participating in traditional, in-person work experience. There is an application process that students and supervisors must go through to participate in the program, which takes place over a week between March/April and December.
Learn more about our VWE initiative

Apply for the program

We are not currently accepting applications from students or supervisors for the Virtual Work Experience program. Subscribe to our mailing list to be notified of upcoming opportunities.

Subscribe to our mailing list

The opportunity

Work experience is a great way for high school students to start exploring what they might like to study or what kind of career they might like to pursue. The virtual program enables Year 10 and Year 11 students to benefit from work experience no matter where they live, removing travel, geographic and cost constraints. Students participate using a secure online communication and collaboration platform while at school, home or a supported community venue, such as a library.

Groups of up to 10 students connect with CSIRO staff or industry professionals, and work together on a real-world STEM challenge, over the course of a week. At the end of the week, the students will have produced a project that responds to an industry challenge, that they can add to their portfolio of work for applications to further study or jobs.

CSIRO staff or STEM professionals who participate as supervisors agree to prepare a task for the students to work on, and to guide and mentor them throughout the week as students build up to presenting a final project. The CSIRO Work Experience team assists supervisors to optimise projects for online collaboration with students. Supervisors may also arrange for colleagues to speak to the student group about their own roles. This helps the students understand the breadth of roles in STEM and to spark ideas about the area of STEM that interests them most.

Program eligibility

Students
To be eligible to participate, students must be:

in year 10 or 11, and aged 15-17 years for the duration of the work experience

enrolled in a school in Australia

able to commit to a designated week between March/April and December

be supported by a teacher, parent or other approved adult in their physical location throughout their work experience project.

It is free of charge for students to participate, and there will be no payment made to students for participation. Due to limited places available, CSIRO cannot guarantee participation for all students applying to be involved.

Supervisors
Supervisors should consider the commitment before applying to mentor students through this program. This includes meeting with students online for an hour in the morning and an hour in the afternoon each day, as well as setting and monitoring tasks, and reviewing students' projects.

Supervisors will participate in a short (30-60 minute) presentation from CSIRO on how to use the SAP Jam platform for the program. Supervisors must have a Working with Children/Vulnerable People check, and must attend a 2-hour child safety training session.

How to apply

We are not currently accepting applications from students or supervisors for the Virtual Work Experience program. Please subscribe to our mailing list to be notified of upcoming opportunities.

Program outcomes

An evaluation of the program undertaken by CSIRO in 2019 found that students gained valuable experience in STEM and in new ways of working, while developing crucial life skills, such as teamwork, communication, negotiation and resilience. The virtual aspect of the program mimics the way CSIRO staff work every day, providing students with realistic expectations and building valuable skills for successfully working remotely in the future. At the end of the program, students produce a project that they can use in a portfolio of work when applying for further study or jobs.

Supervisors and their colleagues report unexpected benefits for their own professional development and job satisfaction through participating in the program. For example, sharing their career story to an enthusiastic group of students reconnects them with their original reasons for pursuing a career in STEM. For scientists who have little opportunity for public speaking, the chance to present their work in a low-risk environment enables them to further develop their skills in that areas. Beyond that, supervising young students builds mentoring and coaching skills that helps them guide their own teams on a day-to-day basis.

Read our evaluation reports

Contact us

Have a question we haven't answered on our site? Fill in our contact form and we'll get back to you promptly.

At CSIRO, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology.

CSIRO acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, sea and waters, of the area that we live and work on across Australia. We acknowledge their continuing connection to their culture and pay our respects to their Elders past and present. View our vision towards reconciliation.

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Remote work experience enables young people enrolled in Year 10 or 11 anywhere in Australia to participate in a week-long STEM project supervised by an industry professional.

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This engaging and high-impact 4-day program provides young people with a unique opportunity to gain medical work experience in a safe and structured environment. Participants will have the opportunity to spend time with current junior and senior medical students.

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Gaining medical work experience is essential for young people considering a career in medicine. It provides insight into the field, helps develop skills and attributes, and provides networking opportunities. However, obtaining medical work experience can be challenging due to various restrictions such as limited opportunities, safety concerns, and confidentiality issues.

That's why NIE has developed the "Future Doctors Australia" program. It is an engaging and high-impact 4-day program that provides young people with a unique opportunity to gain medical work experience in a safe and structured environment. Participants will have the opportunity to spend time with current junior and senior medical students. They will also have the rare opportunity to spend time with more senior clinicians and various medical specialists. You will get to learn about clinical's specialist's relevant fields of work, ask them questions, and learn some hands-on skills from them.
Program Dates and Locations:
In consideration of the diverse geographical origins of our attendees participating in the Future Doctors Australia program, Our foremost priority in venue selection was to ensure that the duration of each program would be held either within the same venue or in close proximity to one another.

This deliberate choice aims to optimize the logistical aspects of the program, minimizing travel time and maximizing valuable engagement opportunities for our attendees. Furthermore, we have meticulously chosen centralized venues that are in close proximity to public transportation facilities, shops, and, of equal importance, a wide range of accommodation options. This thoughtful consideration of venue locations aims to provide the utmost convenience and accessibility, allowing our attendees to focus on the enriching program content and networking opportunities without unnecessary concerns about travel arrangements and accommodation logistics.
Sydney: 18 to 21st July 2024 (Chatswood) Melbourne: 27 to 30th of September 2024 (Venue TBA) Sydney: 10 to 13th October 2024 (Chatswood) Brisbane: 14 to 17th of December 2024 (Taringa)

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Gaining medical work experience is essential for young people considering a career in medicine. It provides insight into the field, helps develop skills and attributes, and provides networking opportunities. However, obtaining medical work experience can be challenging due to various restrictions such as limited opportunities, safety concerns, and confidentiality issues.

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Who can Volunteer?

In order to be apart of SEA LIFE Sydney's Volunteering program you must:

Be at least 18 years of age

Able to commit to one day per week (Monday - Friday), for a period of 6 months

Currently enrolled in Cert II or II Animal Studies or Cert III in Wildlife and Exhibited Animal Care

Require work placement as part of ongoing study

Able to work between 7:30am - 4pm

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Are you a lover of the ocean and all things sea life? Apply to volunteer with our JAWSOME team at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium today!

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University Veterinary Teaching Hospital Sydney (UVTHS)

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University Veterinary Teaching Hospital Sydney (UVTHS)

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UVTHS is internationally acclaimed for its exceptional health, care and welfare of animals. We are always looking to connect with veterinarians, nurses, and support staff who share the same values.

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UVTHS is internationally acclaimed for its exceptional health, care and welfare of animals. We look to connect with veterinarians, nurses, and support staff who share the same values.

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A specialist service of the University of Sydney. Camden Equine Centre is a specialist equine hospital and ambulatory service which provides a wide range of services for your equine family members. The Centre delivers the highest standard of veterinary knowledge, practised by a range of specialist and highly skilled horse veterinarians with the support of outstanding vet nurses and animal attendants.

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Horse Sports Medicine Specialist in Sydney

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F3 is program specifically designed to encourage young women to embark upon a career in financial services.

Students in years 10-12, F3 can arrange work experience in the financial services industry for a few days through to a week during the holidays or the school’s designated work experience week. This is arranged with F3 through your school’s careers adviser on an as-requested basis.

Register interest online

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For students in years 10-12, F3 can arrange work experience in the financial services industry for a few days through to a week during the holidays or the school's designated work experience week. This is arranged with F3 through your school's careers adviser on an as-requested basis. If you are interested, please complete the form below.

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School Student Work Experience - F3 - Future Females in Finance

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For students in years 10-12, F3 can arrange work experience in the financial services industry for a few days through to a week during the holidays or the school's designated work experience week. This is arranged with F3 through your school's careers adviser on an as-requested basis.

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Gain experience in the workplace and try new careers through volunteering and work experience.

Become a volunteer

Advocate for Children and Young People (ACYP) work experience

Sydney Trains work experience

Fire and Rescue NSW work experience

Southern NSW Local Health District work experience

Sydney Opera House work experience

Department of Defence work experience

Make sure unpaid work experience and internships are fair

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Work Experience

We are reviewing the way the ABC is able to accommodate work experience placements for Year 10 – 12 students. The ABC careers website will be updated when details are confirmed later this year.

Television

SBS Careers – Working at SBS

Upstart Entry Level Programs - ABC Careers

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Burwood Council has a strong commitment to assisting students in gaining on-the-job experience and developing their skills through our work experience program.

Application:

Complete an Expression of Interest Form

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Each school term around Australia we run free, full-day programming workshops hosted by local technologists and teachers. Our events are all about learning together, making new friends and having fun with tech.

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To participate in Defence Work Experience program, visit the Defence Work Experience Program Jobs List to view the current opportunities on offer.

An information pack is provided for each placement. It outlines the activities students may participate in, eligibility criteria and assessment questions to answer as part of the application process.

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ASD Cyber Security and Robotics Work Experience Program

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ASD Cyber Security and Robotics Work Experience Program

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The ASD work experience program is for Year 11–12 students. The program focuses on students who are considering further studies in a STEM-related field.

The week-long program offers an opportunity to extend your knowledge and skills through practical challenges.

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Australia's Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation, (ANSTO)

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Australia's Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation, (ANSTO)

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Australia's Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation, (ANSTO) is the home of Australia’s most significant landmark and national infrastructure for research. Thousands of scientists from industry and academia benefit from gaining access to state-of-the-art instruments every year. for the 2025 Work Experience Program will open on the 1st of January and close on the 1st of March.

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Australia's Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation

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ANSTO High School Work Experience Program 2025

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South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD) applications for nursing Work Experience. Very competitive only a couple of students per school can be placed. Contact careers department if interested in applying.

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South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD) is dedicated to offering high-quality, innovative, and accessible education and training for its staff and students in interdisciplinary training.

The Nursing Work Experience program, facilitated by the Education and Organisational Development Service (EODS), provides nursing work experience placements across the district.

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South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD) is dedicated to offering high-quality, innovative, and accessible education and training for its staff and students in interdisciplinary training. The Nursing Work Experience program, facilitated by the Education and Organisational Development Service (EODS), provides nursing work experience placements across the district.

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Projects Abroad medical internships for teens provide hospital work experience, where you can learn by doing.

Starting from two weeks in length and taking place during the school holidays—they're perfect for any student interested in getting medical work experience abroad.

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Medical Internships Abroad for High School Students | Projects Abroad

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Ditch the textbooks, dive into real-world medicine. Our medical internships abroad for teens offer immersive hospital work experience. Learn more.

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Currently not accepting new applications.

Our High School Work Experience Program is designed for students in Years 10, 11 and 12 that have displayed a genuine interest and passion for health and medical research. This three-day program is conducted by our dedicated Youth Engagement Coordinator, whereby students get hands-on experience in a working medical research laboratory and learn the introductory skills of a scientist.

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Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research

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Please note that our Work Experience Program is now fully subscribed for 2024 and is not currently accepting new participant applications.
Our High School Work Experience Program is designed for students in Years 10, 11 and 12 that have displayed a genuine interest and passion for health and medical research. This three-day program is conducted by our dedicated Youth Engagement Coordinator, whereby students get hands-on experience in a working medical research laboratory and learn the introductory skills of a scientist.
Program overview
Students undertake a full tour of the Institute, visiting the multiple research groups throughout the building. They also have the opportunity to tour the Australian MRI-Linac facility for cancer treatment, located in the Institute's research bunker within South West Sydney's Cancer Therapy Centre at Liverpool Hospital.

Students complete an induction into the wet laboratory before learning the basic uses of a microscope and a scientific pipette, which is a lab tool commonly used in all experiments across chemistry, biology and medicine. Along with simple calculations and measurements, these skills are applied when they get to prepare and analyse their own cheek cells!

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High School Work Experience Program - Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research

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Part of Carrington’s long term commitment to our local community includes our ongoing investment in work experience student programs.

Carrington has fully structured and supported work experience programs in place to assist students meet the requirements of their area of professional study.

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Forensics Work Experience Program gives high-school students in Years 10 to 12 a taste of a career in forensic science. Students will learn from AFP specialists.

Applications are now open for 2025 program placements.

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Work experience | Australian Federal Police

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The application period for the 2025 work experience program is now open.

The program is available for students in Years 10–12 and will be offered during Terms 3 and 4, over four possible weeks:

July 28–August 1

September 8–12

October 20–24

November 10–14

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The application period for the 2024 work experience program is now open. Read through the information pack and submit your application below.

Every day at the Australian Museum is different. Our high school work experience program offers students the chance to explore a variety of careers including science and cultural research, education, public programming, curatorial and exhibition design, marketing, communications and corporate services.

All work experience opportunities provide practical learning to consolidate classroom teaching. This will support students' personal development and professional skills as they prepare to enter the workforce and make choices about their careers.

The program is available for students in Years 10-12 and will be offered during Terms 3 and 4, over four possible weeks:

Each placement is limited to 5 days (Monday to Friday) working 10am-4pm each day.

To find out more about the 2024 work experience program, including areas of specialisation and application requirements, please download and read through the information pack below.

The work experience program at the Australian Museum is in high demand and the number of applications outweighs the number of places available each year. All applications will be assessed by a panel based on application, areas of interest and available dates. We recommend that you are fully aware of our process dates, and have alternative arrangements in place in case your application is unsuccessful.

Thank you so much for making my work experience week such a great one. I have learnt so much from all the specialists I have met, it has been an incredible experience. Year 10 student, 2019

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A variety of placement opporutnities may be available. Applications opening soon.

Among the duties students will have the opportunity to participate in during a work experience placement with the Visitor Services Teams.

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Work Experience Placements

Examples of placements that may be offered include working with our Visitor Services Teams. Among the duties students will have the opportunity to participate in during a work experience placement with the Visitor Services Teams are:

Welcoming visitors to the properties

Ticketing and cloaking

Preparation and pack down of programs

Assisting with security

Participating on tours

Observation of visitor behaviour

Administration tasks

Assisting with opening of the museum to the public

Answering visitor's questions and providing directions

Work with Visitor Services Teams

Working with the Visitor Services Teams offers students the opportunity to work at least three heritage sites during a week-long placement.

Limited opportunities are also available to work with our Collections and Curatorial staff. Students will have the chance to see how the many and varied elements of museum work come together to create the exhibitions and programs enjoyed by the public. Some of the tasks students will have the opportunity to undertake include:

Learning how collections are stored and recorded

Attending project team meetings

Administration tasks

Assisting with research

Helping with equipment checks

Assisting historical projects

Work with Collections and Curatorial

Work experience with the Collections and Curatorial staff will be offered as part of a weeks' placement with the remainder of the week being shared across sites with the Visitor Services Teams.

Each placement is limited to one week (five days Monday to Friday) working 10.00am to 3.30pm each day.

In the interests of fairness only one successful applicant per school will be considered and possibly offered a one week placement, excluding school and public holidays.

All applications for work experience are subject to the availability of the Team/Properties to accommodate students at the time requested.

All applications needs to consist of the following:

1. A completed Request for Work Experience Placement form

2. A statement outlining why you have applied for a work experience placement with Museums of History NSW and what you hope to achieved during this time

3. A brief resume including your personal details, and any relevant skill, interests, hobbies etc

4. A copy of your school placement record form.

Students with special needs

Museums of History NSW accepts students with special needs as long as support is available and students are suitable for particular Museums of History NSW work sites. Please contact the Recruitment & Training Officer to discuss necessary arrangements.

Email: myhub@mhnsw.au

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Applications for 2025 open on 5 May.

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The State Library of NSW exists in order to collect, preserve and support access to materials that enrich people's lives. We have over 300 staff who work across a variety of areas including Librarianship, Communications, Indigenous Engagement, Learning Services, Conservation, Public Programs, Digital and more.

Does the Library accept work experience students?

Yes, we welcome work experience students. The program is in high demand, and we are limited in the number of placements we can offer. We strongly recommend you have alternative arrangements in place in case your application is not successful.

Please note we take work experience students in Term 3 only.

How do I apply for secondary school work experience at the Library?

Applications for 2024 open on 6 May.

What does work experience at the Library involve?

Each placement is limited to four days Tuesday-Friday, working 10 am - 3 pm.

Students will have the opportunity to spend time in many different areas of the Library.

Information about the Library

The Library is a large cultural institution with a team of multidisciplined professionals who work across several areas. The following will give you an overview of the Library, the work we do and our teams.

Please contact Learning Services via email if you have any questions.
Email: learning.library@sl.nsw.gov.au

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The Library is pleased to offer work experience opportunities to students in years 10, 11 and 12.

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During ATYP’s Work Experience, students will take part in practical sessions in acting, directing, design, marketing, development, producing, education, and writing, to explore the day-to-day running of a theatre company. They will also work in groups throughout the week on a project that they will present to ATYP staff; a pitch for a show they would like to put on as their newly formed ‘theatre company’.

Applications close: Friday 13 June

Work Experience Week: Monday 25 August – Friday 29 August, 2025

Work Experience applications are now open for 2025!

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Any student in Year 10 or 11 Drama or Entertainment can apply to take part in ATYP’s exclusive Work Experience program.

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Make the most of your placement by knowing the key questions to ask while you're on work experience.

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5 questions to ask while you’re on work experience

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Make the most of your placement by knowing the key questions you should ask while you’re on work experience.

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Use this to introduce yourself to host employers being approached for workplace learning. Remember to include copies of the Student Placement Record and copy of the insurance document with your email.

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2025 Introduction Letter Work Experience

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Use these scripts to assist you in approaching employers over the phone or in person.

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Great resource on Work Experience where to look for work and what to expect.

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Only 2 places per school.

The program is offered weekly during school terms.

The four-day program is highly valued by students, parents and careers advisors. If students are interested in enrolling in the program, we suggest that they enrol as early as possible to avoid missing out.

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When is it?

Last week of Term 3 (w/c 22nd Sept.),

or first week of the school holidays

w/c 29th Sept.).

What can i do?

You tell us! Take our quiz and see which field could be for you. When you sign up, tell us which profession you would like to explore and we will match you with one of our over 50 partners. If you want to see what architecture is all about, we have AJC and Architectus waiting for you. If you are keen to be on site, get ready to see how Muliplex is building the new Western Sydney Airport.

If you are still unsure, check our careers page to hear from the ladies first hand.

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Contact Us — Tomorrow’s Women In Construction

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Whether you’re a kid with big dreams, an industry insider with valuable insights, a parent or teacher looking for support, or anyone who wants to join us in empowering women in construction, we welcome you to get in touch.