Secondary work experience  

Work experience is the short-term placement of secondary school students with employers, to provide insights into the industry and the workplace.

• Generally, students are in year 10 however can be year 11 or 12 students
• Short term placement of either a one-week block (full time or part time) or one day per week for 5–7 weeks
• The purpose is for students to observe and learn and not to undertake activities which require extensive training or experience
• $5 per day is payable to the student upon completion of the placement
• 'Volunteer' Working with Children Check (WWCC) is not required for students under the age of 18
• Police check is only required for students over the age of 18 years and is initiated and paid for by the City