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Bendigo Easter Festival

Bendigo Easter Festival

The Tourism and Major Events team is responsible for the coordination of activities relating to the attraction and support of major events to Bendigo. 

With international and national events hosted throughout the year in our diverse parks, heritage and contemporary buildings and open spaces, Bendigo has earned its reputation as a world class events capital of regional Victoria. 

Our beautiful tree-lined streets and impressive buildings create a picturesque backdrop to any event, while our convenient location in the heart of Victoria is accessible for many surrounding towns, all within an easy 90 minute drive from Melbourne’s CBD. 

Volunteer Positions are currently open for the 2025 Bendigo Easter Festival 

Volunteer Position descriptions!

 

General Interests

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Intercultural Ambassador Program

Intercultural Ambassadors group

Intercultural Ambassador Program

 

Every two years the City recruits 10 Intercultural Ambassador volunteers who represent a diverse range of multicultural and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds in our community. The Ambassadors will participate in community events and projects, City advisory and reference groups and attend civic functions. They will also act as champions for their existing communities and gain valuable leadership and development opportunities.  Our Program is based on the successful City of Ballarat Multicultural Ambassadors Program. Funding for the Pilot Program has been provided by the Victorian Government.

 

Intercultural Ambassadors Booklet

 

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General Interests

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Natural Environment

 

General Interests

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Student Work Placement Program

 

 
 
The City of Greater Bendigo is proud of it's Student Work Placement Program. The program offers work experience placements for year 10 to 12 secondary students, Unpaid University Placements for students seeking to practically complement their qualification. Programs are subject to the City's business units current ability to resource, supervise and conduct them.
 
 
What you need to know before you begin the application process.
  1. The City is unable to guarantee a placement.
  2. Student Work Placements are sought after and limited.
  3. When answering the application questions use examples where possible in your response.
  4. Use your response to every question as an opportunity to standout from everyone else.
  5. If you have a resume, this will help us learn more about you and your skills.
  6. You may also have to meet with us in person to discuss your application further.
  7. Refer to this checklist before you start the application form as you may need to obtain further information.
  8. Clicking on this yellow information icon next to the questions on the application form will give you further information and helpful tips.
  9. Preference will be given to students living and studying at schools in the City of Greater Bendigo.
  10. The Student Handbook and quiz forms part of your induction.
  11. The processing of your application can take a minimum of two weeks 
  12. All students need to be attending an educational institution or an approved home schooled program that is secondary school equivalent.
  13. (Work Experience only students are paid at $5.00 a day for the five days via Electronic Funds Transfer, so you will need to provide us with your account details including your Bank's BSB number.)

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Please note: We are unable take further Work Experience Placements in the following areas.

BARC, Early Childhood Learning Centres, Information and Technology, Bendigo Art Gallery and the Bendigo Airport.

 

 

PLACEMENT INFORMATION

Bendigo Airport

 

Currently not taking any further Work Experience Placements 

Bendigo Airport is the largest capacity airport in north-central Victoria, approximately 130km from Melbourne Airport - with a catchment that extends up into New South Wales and encompasses other regional centres inclusive of Shepparton, Echuca and Swan Hill. It provides connectivity, employment and emergency services to our community.

During work experience, you would be required to wear fully enclosed shoes, long sleeve top, long pants and broad brimmed hat.  As the temperature at the airport can vary greatly it is a great idea to remember to bring a jacket and even a beanie.  Hearing protection will be provided.  Ensure to bring plenty of food and drink with you, as at times facilities can be limited. 

As part of the Work Experience program, you will be paid a small amount for each day of your work experience.  You will need to bring a copy of your Bank Account details so that payment for this can be made.

Typical experiences at the airport could include;

Quantaslink check-in

Terminal clean

Boundary inspection

Airport Airside Induction

Airport Safety 

Airport Operations

Bendigo Flying Club

Airside Maintenance

Runway inspection

Airport Administration

RMIT simulator

Parks and Open Space

The Parks and Open Space Unit manages the parks, gardens, creek corridors, bushland and sporting reserves as well as streets, plazas and road reserves. Work Experience tasks could include, weeding, mulching, blowing down paths and observing and shadowing qualified professionals.

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Young Women In STEM

 

 

Applications Open 23rd of June 2025

Young Women in STEM Work Placement Pilot Program

The City of Greater Bendigo (the City) is proud to present our the Young Women in STEM work placement program for young women in Years 9-10 in schools across Greater Bendigo.

The Young Women in STEM pilot program will provide 12 young women an insider view into what STEM roles look like within local government. The students will be selected from the application process.

The City of Greater Bendigo is located in the geographic heart of Victoria and is the state’s third largest economy. The City is a primary employer and service provider within the region, employing over 1,000 staff who deliver 65 core services to a growing population of more than 121,000 residents across 3,000 square kilometres.

The City is committed to advancing gender equality in the workplace and in the community. The Young Women in STEM work placement program supports the City’s aim to have strong and diverse teams that deliver high quality services to the community.

The Young Women in STEM program offers week-long placements across nominated business units that offer STEM-related roles. 

STEM Program Dates

Area

Dates

 

Dates

Bendigo Venues and Events

25 - 29 August          2025

 

N/A

Climate Change and Environment

01 - 05 September   2025

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15 – 19 September   2025

Financial Strategy 

08 – 12 September  2025

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20 -  24 October        2025

Resource Recovery and Education

25 - 29   August        2025

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01-   05 September   2025

Bendigo Airport

06 – 10 October       2025

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10 -  14 November    2025

Engineering 

01 – 05 September  2025

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10 – 14 November    2025

Information and Technology

N/A

 

10-   14 November    2025

 

 

 

STEM Opportunities

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