Expression of Interest - Work Experience 2026
Explore your future with real-world experience. Discover career pathways, build skills, and grow through Council's Work Experience Program.
Work Experience
Closes in 9 months
Closes
Sun 1 November 2026
Category
Work Experience
Location
Sunshine Coast (Multiple Locations)
Type
Work Experience
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Our Work Experience Program
**Our Work Experience Program offers students the opportunity to gain practical, hands-on experience that supports their learning and helps them explore future career pathways.
Participating in work experience allows students to make informed choices about their careers while gaining insights into the wide variety of roles available within Council.
We offer a diverse range of placement opportunities. If you’re interested in taking part, you can express your interest by submitting an application.
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Eligibility
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You may be eligible for a placement if you are:
- A secondary school student aged 14 years or older
- Completing a Certificate III or higher with a Registered Training Organisation (RTO)
- Enrolled at a university
All placements must relate directly to course requirements or school career education programs.
Students must be covered by public liability and personal accident insurance through their recognised educational institution.
Due to the number of applications received, priority is given to students and institutions located within the Sunshine Coast area.
**Placement Information
**Placement duration varies depending on the type of study:
- High School – 5 days
- Vocational / Registered Training Organisation (RTO) - 40 hours (5 x 8-hour days)
- **University – Hours are dependent on course requirements.
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Opportunities depend on Council’s operational availability of the relevant business areas.
All work experience placements are unpaid. Students are responsible for arranging their own transport to and from the placement location.
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Special Requirements
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Some roles have special requirements such as the General Construction Induction (White) card, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) or Working With Children (Blue) card. It is the students’ responsibility to provide all requested special requirements.
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How to apply
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Click “Apply now” to complete the application form. You will need to upload your resume and a one-page cover letter for your application to be considered.
Please note that submitting an application is an expression of interest only and does not guarantee a placement. Council will contact you if an appropriate opportunity becomes available.
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Further information
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For any questions not addressed above, please contact: [email protected]
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