Peninsula Health Work Experience Program applications are now open for Year 10 to 12 school students

Work Experience

Do you know a student in year 10 – 12 who is looking for a work experience program in health?

Applications for our Work Experience Program are now open! Students who apply will have the opportunity to observe and learn about various career pathways in health.

Who can apply for work experience placements?

  • Year 10, 11, or 12 students at a Victorian Secondary School who are enrolled in the work experience program at school.
  • Students seeking a placement between June and July 2025 (some blackout dates may apply and we cannot support work experience during school holidays).
  • Students interested in pursuing a career in Health.
  • Students currently studying relevant subjects to support entry into tertiary study.

Departments that may offer work experience placements:

  • Allied Health (i.e., Physiotherapy, Allied Health Assistants, Occupational Therapy)
  • Administration
  • Human Resources
  • Corporate Services
  • Pharmacy
  • Nursing
  • Midwifery 

Students accepted into the program are given the opportunity to spend a maximum of one week (five consecutive working days) within an available department to observe the daily activities that occur.

How to apply:

Peninsula Health only accepts applications for Work Experience via our Peninsula Health Careers portal: https://careers.peninsulahealth.org.au/job/Work-Experience-2025/2631-en_GB 

Please ensure that you fill out your application and address the selection criteria.

Please note:

  • Peninsula Health is currently only accepting applications for placements between June and July 2025 (some blackout dates apply and we are unable to support work experience during school holidays).   
  • Applications will only be accepted via the above link during the intake period and no late applications will be accepted. The closing date for applications is 14 February 2025.
  • Due to the high number of applications received we are unable to offer work experience to all students who apply. 
  • Evidence of up to date immunisations is required as per current Chief Health Officer Orders.  We also require all students to have their 2025 Influenza vaccine before starting their placement.
  • Work Experience Program may be subject to change or cancellation at late notice.  

Contact Information:

recruitmentandonboarding@phcn.vic.gov.au

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