Work Experience Request Form

Devonport Council offers work experience placements within the Local Government environment. Participants have the opportunity to gain valuable experience in a diverse range of occupations at Council.

Our Work Experience Program assists participants in meeting their educational requirements, developing and enhancing their skills and knowledge while experiencing the ‘real’ world of work.

Conditions of Placement

• Placements are only available to students from approved educational institutions (generally secondary schools, TAFE & Universities)
• Placements may be available to participants from employment/disability employment/rehabilitation services.
• Certificate of currency including personal injury insurance for the participants must be covered by the relevant education institution or program.
• Placements are of a short-term nature.
• Information obtained whilst undertaking work experience is deemed confidential and participants must comply with a confidentiality agreement.
• Dress requirements during placement is to be neat and tidy and must be suitable for the particular work environment.
• Some work experience placements may require a National Police Check or Working with Children Check.

This form should be filled out by an Educational Institution or Business.

Dates Requested:

Please indicate when the student is required to undertake placement, if the placement period is flexible then list a second timeframe. Please provide at least four week's notice.