City of Greater Bendigo

Further information;

Applicants need to be aged 16 years or over to Volunteer at BARC.

It is also a requirement that all volunteers 18 years and over have a valid and successful working with children check and police check.

The City is a child safe organisation.

Parental / Guardian consent form

Please note: We are unable take Student Work Placements in the following areas in 2026.

BARC, Early Childhood Learning Centre's, Information and Technology, Bendigo Art Gallery and Maternal & Child Health Nurses

The below units are now at maximum capacity for this year

Bendigo Venues and Events, Bendigo Airport, Yo Bendigo and Strategic & Statutory Planning

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.