Content components If you're a secondary or tertiary student and want to get experience, skills and knowledge in a dynamic local government environment, apply for a short-term placement with us.Our local government work experience placements help you:get real insight into a range of occupations at Councilgauge your interest and abilities in a specialised local government areaput coursework into a practical contextdevelop interpersonal and technical skillsbecome employment-ready.Secondary level placementsApplications for our secondary level work experience program are closed for 2025. Tertiary level placementsPlease note: tertiary students need to contact us to register interest at least 6 weeks before the date you want to start your placement.We can only accept applications for tertiary level placements if it is a requirement of your course work.How to apply for placement:Download and complete our Work experience request form below.Attach a cover letter, your resume and any introductory letters from your TAFE, university or program.Submit your application by email to [email protected] or mail to People, Culture and Development, Private Bag 1, Camberwell VIC 3124.We'll contact you within 10 business days to let you know if a work experience placement is available and what you need to do next. Download our Tertiary work experience request form Tertiary work experience request form 290.29 KB [PDF] 13 September 2018 VolunteeringIf you have professional skills you would like to develop further in a volunteer role, you could check out our Boroondara Volunteer Skills Bank page.This program aims to match skilled volunteers with local community organisations who could use their expertise in a number of areas, including graphic design, PR, event management, web design and more.Contact usIf you have any questions about work experience, email [email protected] or call us on (03) 9278 4401.
