Work Experience

Each year Orange City Council accepts a number of high school, TAFE and university students who want to begin work experience in one of the departments and work areas. 

Who can apply?

Any student who needs to complete work experience as part of their course curriculum and is covered by their educational institution’s insurance can apply for a work experience or internship placement.

Do I require any certificates before beginning work experience?

While there are no prerequisites for work experience in most areas of the Council, these areas do require the following certificates/qualifications prior to being accepted for work experience:

• Volunteer Working with Children Check - Children’s Services, Community Services & Aquatic Centre (please ensure that your volunteer WWCC number is listed on your resume for students over 18 years old)
• White Card - is required for any area that has some element of outdoor work.

How do I apply?

Interested students needing to complete work experience as a part of their course curriculum must complete the application form at least 4 weeks prior to the proposed commencement date and attach all relevant documents to their application. Please complete all the questions and attach copies of any other necessary documents to your application.

Next Steps

A member of the People and Culture team will review your request, check the associated documentation meets Councils requirements and liaise with the relevant department to see if they are able to accommodate the placement (Please note not all work experience requests are able to be accommodated however Council will endeavour to support your application where possible).

An email will be sent notifying you whether or not the request for work experience was able to be accommodated (please allow 2 weeks for this process).

Privacy statement

The information you provide is personal information for the purposes of the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998. The supply of the information by you is voluntary. If you cannot provide, or do not wish to provide the information sought, your request may be unable to be processed.

If you have any further questions please email People and Culture on: peopleandculture@orange.nsw.gov.au