Work Experience

Wollondilly Shire Council provides opportunities to support the community to gain work experience for career development when possible.

We receive a large number of requests for work experience, so our work experience opportunities are aimed mainly at students currently studying.

Work experience opportunities are available in the following areas of Council:

Availability of work experience opportunities are based on the relevant Departments operational requirements at the time.

Eligibility

You can apply for a Work Experience Opportunity with Council if:

You are currently studying at one of the following educational institutions High School, TAFE, University or College
Can provide appropriate insurance coverage (Public Liability and Personal Injury Insurance) from your place of study

Additional requirements for specific Council service areas may also apply.

To ensure Council has sufficient time to arrange work experience opportunities, please provide as much notice as possible.

Applications should be made in writing to work.experience@wollondilly.nsw.gov.au and include the following information:

Name
Place of Study
Contact Details - Phone number and email
Type of Placement - Include details of what you want to learn and undertake during your work experience placement
Length of Placement
Requested Dates of Placement
Personal Availability
Insurance Coverage Details
Any Other Relevant Information - Such as any requirements for reasonable adjustments to the workplace

Early Childhood Education applicants must provide Working With Children Check documentation if over the age of 18.

A Work Health Safety (WHS) White Card must be provided for all outdoor related work experience.

Council's Employee Relations Team on 4677 1100 or work.experience@wollondilly.nsw.gov.au