Managed work placements

  • Ever wondered what it takes to keep our forests and communities safe from bushfire? Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) is offering students aged 15+ a rare, behind-the-scenes look through five-day work experience placements across the Hume region in Terms 2 and 3. 

    Students will work alongside Victoria's frontline forest firefighters on real projects — from preparing fuel-reduction burns and ecological field work to managing forest recreation sites and community engagement. With 12 work centres across north-east Victoria, including Corryong, Tallangatta, Mitta Valley, Ovens and Bright, there's an opportunity close to home. 

    Places are limited (up to two students per work centre), and applications take time to organise — so don't wait. Interested students should speak with their school's careers advisor, then complete the online EOI at least six to eight weeks ahead to get the paperwork underway.

    Contact: NELLEN | (02) 6056 0966 | administration@nellen.org.au

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  • Curious about a career in local government or the creative and cultural sector? Through NELLEN, students can access managed work experience placements with the City of Wodonga — including unique opportunities at Hyphen – Wodonga Library Gallery. 

    At the City of Wodonga, students can explore the huge variety of careers that keep a city running — from community services and events to parks, planning and customer service. Hyphen, part of the City of Wodonga, offers its own distinctive placements in the world of libraries, galleries, exhibitions and community programs — a rare chance to work alongside professionals in one of regional Victoria's most striking cultural spaces. 

    Places are strictly limited. Students and their careers advisors are required to submit an Expression of Interest below to be considered.

    Because these are managed placements, NELLEN coordinates the process from there — matching students to opportunities, handling paperwork with the host, and supporting schools and families along the way.

  • Opportunity – People Officer

    • Duration: To be negotiated

    • Starting date: To be negotiated

    • Normal working hours: Full Time

    • Work location: Wodonga

    • Position Objective: The People Officer will coordinate, implement and support all aspects of Council’s recruitment function. This is an autonomous administrative role where guidance and advice would usually be available.

    • Tasks:
      – Support the end to end recruitment, including onboarding and some of the induction processes for Council.
      – Provide effective and timely administrative support for all work experience / apprentice / trainee, and general HR activities.

    • Requirements:
      – ‘Can do’ Attitude
      – Willingness to learn

    • Skills obtained:
      – Team Work
      – OHS Awareness
      – Interpersonal Skills
      – Judgment and decision-making skills
      – Information Technology Skills
      – Time Management
      – Excellent communication
      – Customer Service Skills

    • Dress requirements: Neat

    • Licences and Mandatory Requirements:
      – Current Drivers Licence
      – National Police Check

    • Teacher Instructions: Apply through EOI – NELLEN.org.au

    • Notes: The City of Wodonga welcomes students from all backgrounds and with all abilities.

  • Are you a student wanting to learn more about Hyphen? Interested in a career in the arts, cultural services, events or libraries? Hyphen offers a limited number of Work experience & SWL placements through-out the year to support student learning. 

    Work experience & SWL students have the opportunity to spend time in different areas of the service, including the library space, galleries and assisting with events. The placement will give you an overview of the varied work that happens at Hyphen.

    Due to the high volume of requests, we are unable to guarantee a placement for every application received. We encourage students to apply early as placement opportunities are limited. To better your chance , apply now for a placement later in the year.

    Please read the following before applying

    • Expressions of Interest will be received on an ongoing basis.

    • You must be above the age of 15 to apply.

    • You will be contacted within six weeks of application on availability for a placement.

    • Opportunities are available to Secondary Schools located in Alpine, Indigo & Towong Shires and the City of Wodonga.

    • Please ensure you have spoken to you Careers/Placement Coordinator before applying. You will need to provide their email within the EOI.

    • Interviews will be held with applicants whose EOI meet the criteria set by Hyphen.

    • An interview for approximately 15 minutes will be scheduled by a Hyphen representative.

    • You will be contacted with an outcome based on what Hyphen can offer you within 7 days post interview.

    • You will need to organise own transport to attend the scheduled interview.

  • Duration: To be negotiated

    Starting date: To be negotiated

    Normal working hours: 9.30am to 4pm (hours needed for placement can be discussed at interview)

    Work location: 126 Hovell Street, Wodonga

    • Tasks:
      – Assist in daily service operations
      – Process, sort and shelve library materials
      – Assist in the delivery of programs and events
      – Prepare materials for programs
      – Monitor gallery spaces
      – Answer customer queries

    • Skills obtained:
      – Customer Service
      – Adaptability
      – Understanding of library systems
      – Events delivery
      – Communication
      – Database entry

    • Dress requirements: Neat Casual

    • Notes: Hyphen welcomes students from all backgrounds and with all abilities.