Work Experience
We believe it’s important to provide opportunities to our community, which is why we have a work experience program and volunteering program.
Work experience
What is work experience? Am I eligible?
Work experience is when a person who is currently studying, completes a short term work placement to learn what’s is it like to work in the industry and get hands on experience.
To be eligible for work experience, you must:
- provide at least four weeks notice of your requested starting date
- be currently studying at either high school – Years 10, 11 or 12, TAFE or at a university or college or be apart of a disability support organisation
- have current insurance coverage (certificate of currency) from your study institution, covering you for the duration of your placement
- have a current Working With Children Check number (for students who are doing work experience in Child Care and are over 18 years old) for more information please visit the NSW Government Office of the Children's Guardian website.
Where can I do work experience?
We provide work experience opportunities in all areas of Council, some of our most popular teams include:
- Business Administration
- Campbelltown Arts Centre
- Child Care (you must be studying tertiary qualifications in Child Care Services).
- Information Management and Technology
- Leisure Centres
- Library Services
- Engineering
- Finance
How do I apply?
To apply for work experience in one of the listed areas above, please complete a Work Experience Application Form.
Once we receive of your application, a Council representative will contact you to discuss your possible placement.
For further information on work experience opportunities with Council, please contact our People and Performance team on (02) 4645 4432.
While we place as many students as possible, due to high demand we are unable to guarantee that all requests for placements will be met.
We welcome work experience/ work placement application from people living with a disability.
Video: Our partnership and work experience in action - Disability Services Australia
Disability Services Australia Work Experience Program from Campbelltown City Council on Vimeo.