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IDEAS – Campbell Soups
Mar 12th
Work Experience at Campbell Soups – Did you know that Campbell Soups has a broad range of careers which you can experience? Careers include:
- Finance/Admin,
- Research & Development,
- Engineering/Maintenance,
- Quality Assurance,
- Manufacturing,
- Planning & Materials &
- Human Resources.
They will try their best to give you an exceptional work experience – you can shadow an expert, document your experience and participate in supervised tasks. Most of their apprentices are found through work experience.
To secure a work experience placement first speak with your careers advisor and then call Courtney Bell (HR Coordinator) at Campbell Soups (58333468).
It would also be helpful to familiarise yourself with their website http://www.campbellsoup.com.au/
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The Maintenance Department (Engineering) would be happy to take on a work experience student.
Tasks: Limited hands on trades work (due to safety obligations), however you will be assisting tradespeople ie put parts into store, obtaining required parts from store, cleaning parts, tools, exposure to: breakdowns, workshop tasks, PM system, scheduling, planning etc.
Time Frame: Anytime other than our annual shut down period (24 Sept – 5 October, 5 – 9 November)
Human Resources department is also keen to put on a work experience student:
Tasks: Filing of Human Resources Personnel records including: sourcing files; reviewing each document and determining where it fit in the selected category; hole punching and placing files into new folder; returning files to filing cabinet in alphabetical order
Time Frame: Anytime other than 25 July – 13 September
PLACES – Moira Shire Council
Aug 1st
With a broad range of careers to choose from the Moira Shire Council is an excellent place to consider for work experience.
For your best chance of securing work experience apply in February/March.
PLACES – Win TV – Channel 9
Aug 1st
WinTV (Channel 9) Shepparton (years 11 & 12 only) apply Feb/Mar
Email an introduction letter to Wes Cusworth cusworthw@wintv.com.au (phone 58233699) stating which school you are from and would like to be considered for a work experience placement. Also list your: School subjects (you have to be studying MEDIA) / Career goals / Preferred dates (even if you don’t want to do the placement till later in the year, it’s better to lock in dates now or you will miss out).
PLACES – Victoria Police
Aug 1st
Victoria Police (applications submitted via school Careers Coordinator) Oct / Nov (for following year)
Victoria Police offer placements to year 10, 11 or 12 students wishing to undertake work experience at participating police stations and units. To be eligible, students must be aged at least 15 years at the time of placement. Applications are accepted ONLY by career teachers on behalf of students. Students can NOT apply directly to Victoria Police or individual stations. The program opens in September each year, with placements finalised by December for the following year.
PLACES – The Age
Aug 1st
The Age work experience program lasts four days (Monday to Thursday) and runs from March to October each year and is open to all students who are 16 years or older. Applications for this program are taken in writing stating why you should be considered for the program and give some possible dates. Applications should be sent in December (at the latest January) for a placement the following year. Check their website and download the application form here. The Age Newspaper
PLACES – Shepparton News
Aug 1st
Apply for work experience at the Shepparton News in Dec / Jan to secure a placement.
The Shepparton News only takes ONE student per month. A request letter is required stating WHY you want to do work experience and what area you are interested in (editorial/journalism, photography or graphic design) plus a resume and a list of possible dates This should be written in editorial style (not just dot points) taking care with grammar and punctuation. When approved send a work experience arrangement form.
Download the following: Shepparton News Work Experience Information.
Email Annie Bailey Editorial Assistant annie.bailey@sheppnews.com.au
PLACES – Shepparton Magistrates Court
Aug 1st
To secure work experience at the Shepparton Magistrates Court you should apply in Feb/March. Call the office (details below) and ask to speak to the person in charge of Work Experience. (Make sure you have your dates ready when you call).
- Shepparton Magistrates Court
- High Street – (PO Box 607)
- Shepparton 3630
- Tel: (03) 5821 4633 (Switchboard)
- Fax: (03) 5821 2374
PLACES – Shepparton Art Gallery
Aug 1st
Work Experience applications for the Shepparton Art Gallery are to be made in Feb/Mar.
The Shepparton Art Gallery is a Greater Shepparton City Council community facility therefore you apply for work experience through the Council. Please see the council information on this blog.
PLACES – Radio 3SR / StarFM / Southern Cross Ten
Aug 1st
Apply for work experience in Feb/Mar.
Channel 10 – Southern Cross Ten, Radio 3SR and StarFM – Years 10, 11 & 12
Send an email to Sharna Saunders sharna.saunders@scmedia.com.au requesting where you want work experience and why. (Telephone 58313288). Request that sharna approves your placement – via email - then post work experience arrangement form to: Southern Cross Media, PO Box 1260, Shepparton, Vic 3632.
- 95.3SRFM / 96.9STARFM
- 625 Wyndham Street
- SHEPPARTON VIC 3630
- Tel: (03) 58313969
- Fax: (03) 58222956
PLACES – Parliament House Victoria
Aug 1st
For work experience at Parliament House Victoria apply in Oct/Nov for following year
- Contact: Helen Dorian – 03 9651 8556 (contact your local MP if you are after work experience in your own area).
- Address: Parliament House, Spring St East Melbourne, Victoria, 3002
- Phone: 03 9651 8911 Fax: 03 9654 5284 Email: info@parliament.vic.gov.au
Cover letter, resume and work experience arrangement form are required. Students are accepted during parliament sitting weeks ONLY (4 times per year).
Applications need to be submitted in Oct/Nov for intake during the following year.
Program may include the following areas: Parliament committee, Admin and research, Parliament practice and procedures, Question time, Accounting and IT department, Procedure offices, Assemblies and councils
PLACES – Museum Victoria
Aug 1st
Museum Victoria has a long record of providing work experience and placement opportunities for high school and tertiary students, at Melbourne Museum, Scienceworks and the Immigration Museum.
Applications for 2010 are closed. Museum Victoria welcomes your application for 2011 as of September 1 – October 31 this year.
Click here for full information.
PLACES – Melbourne Theatre Company
Jul 31st
The following information is direct from the MTC web site: “Melbourne Theatre Company offers a limited number of work experience placements for secondary school students in the area of stage management. Duties include assisting the stage manager and observing the rehearsal process. Placements are for one week only and first preference is given to students in Year 11.
Placements are only available during the third week of rehearsals for MTC Season 2010 and Education productions. The number of positions is determined by the number of plays produced by MTC during the school year. Due to the large number of applications received we are not able to accept all students who apply.
PLEASE NOTE: Applications for work experience (for the following year) open at the beginning of Term 4.
For further enquiries, contact Suzie Thomas, Education Manager: education@mtc.com.au”
PLACES – Melbourne Hotels
Jul 31st
For work experience in larger hotels in vibrant Melbourne (like the Sofitel, Langham, Mantra) you will need to apply in February / March. How do you apply? You can telephone and enquire about work experience, or send a letter of application and your resume to the address found in the supplied links.
PLACES – Melbourne Aquarium
Jul 31st
The Melbourne Aquarium processes work experience applications in October/November for the following year.
The Aquarium also runs a number of different activities throughout the year to expose students to the various careers within this industry – although not strictly ‘work experience’ it is a ‘valuable experience’ and well worth including on your resume! To find out about these programs explore their website.
PLACES – Herald Sun
Jul 31st
Work experience for the Herald Sun runs for one week between March and December each year. Closing date for applications is usually Dec 31st each year. To apply, students need to complete the Application for Work Experience Form and write an essay (details and an application form are available on the website).
Areas of work experience include Editorial, Photography, Graphic Design, Advertising, HR, IT, Library Systems and Finance.
PLACES – Greater Shepparton City Council
Jul 31st
With a broad range of careers to choose from, Greater Shepparton City Council is an excellent choice for work experience. We recommend that you apply in February/March to increase your chances of securing a placement – the Council likes you to research closely the work experience position you would like to apply for and you can do this at http://www.greatershepparton.com.au/council/employment/work_experience/
Work Experience Placements Include:
- Building & Development
- Inspector / Maintenance Coordinator / Surveyor / Technical Officer
- Children’s Services
- Kindergarten / Child Care Centre / Family Day Care
- Office / Administration Roles
- includes Human Resources / Payroll
- Aged & Disability Services
- Planning & Development
- Town Planners / Development Engineers
- Operations Department
- eg. Mechanic / Parks & Gardens / Roads, Drains & Bridges etc
- Engineer
- Design / Construction / Development / Environmental Development
- Finance / Accounting
- Manager / Accountant / Management Accountant / Administrative Officer / Data Input
- Property & Rates Department
- Various roles and responsibilities including Insurance etc.
- Customer Service
- Sustainability & Environmental Services
- Health Officer / Shelter Attendant / Community Ranger / Parking Officer
- Leisure Facilities
- Aquamoves / Kidstown / Sports Staduim (Shepparton & Tatura)
- Shepparton Art Gallery
- Director / Curator / Education Officer / Administrative Officer
PLACES – Department of Justice
Jul 31st
The Department of Justice (DOJ) offers work experience (we recommend applying in Feb/Mar) to school students throughout Victoria. Places are limited to 10 students per year. Send an application letter to Human Resources at least six weeks prior to your intended start date (or earlier if possible).
See their website for more information http://www.justice.vic.gov.au/ – look under ‘About Us’ and ‘Careers’.
- Human Resources
- Department of Justice
- 27/121 Exhibition St
- Melbourne VIC 3001
- Tel: 03 8684 0083
Work experience in Regional offices may be organised on request.
PLACES – Cobram Courier
Jul 31st
To secure a work experience placement at the Cobram Courier you should apply in Dec/Jan.
You can visit the office with your letter of application in hand or send it to them.
You can find their contact details and address on their website: Cobram Courier
PLACES – Channel 10 – Melbourne
Jul 31st
Channel 10 Melbourne accept applications for work experience (Year 10 ONLY), however it is very popular so you need to apply in October/November for the following year.
Send a letter of application (with the dates you are seeking for work experience) to:
- Work Experience Coordinator
- Channel 10 Melbourne
- Private Bag 5000
- South Yarra Vic 3141
- Phone: 0392751010
Before writing your letter research their web site: Channel 10
PLACES – Channel 7 – Melbourne
Jul 31st
Channel 7 Melbourne DOES NOT offer work experience placements to students.
