City of Greater Bendigo


Student Work Placement Program

 

The Student Work Placement Program returns in February 2024
 
The City of Greater Bendigo is proud of it's Student Work Placement Program. The program offers work experience placements for year 10 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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PLACEMENT TYPE

Work Experience

Work Experience is a 5-day short-term placement of secondary school students in year 10. The City hopes to provide the student with insights into our industry, local government, and the workplace. While undertaking work experience, students will observe different aspects of work and may assist with tasks allocated by their supervisor, but will not be expected to undertake activities which require extensive training or expertise.

Unpaid University Placement

 

Unpaid University Placements provide, industry projects, fieldwork and other work integrated learning activities that is an essential part of many courses.

Placements provide an invaluable opportunity for students to explore real-life application of the skills and knowledge gained through their coursework study.  Student placements help facilitate the development of professional workplace skills, assisting participants to be ready to make a difference in the community on completion of their studies.

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