Work Experience Program

Flinders' Work Experience Program provides students with work experience over and above degree requirements, and gives the business community access to enthusiastic volunteers preparing for careers beyond the here and now.

For business, Flinders' flexible Work Experience Program provides:

• access to talented, energetic and productive people
• alternative avenues to identify and recruit new talent
• valuable assistance for projects, research, events or teams
• staff development through coaching/mentoring opportunities
• possible establishment of a graduate recruitment strategy
• new ideas, perspectives and insights
• increased interest in your industry
• a boost to your community profile.

For students, the Work Experience Program offers:

• new awareness, knowledge, skills and professional development
• access to a professional network
• real-life experience.

How it works

1. Discuss your placement with us or list directly on Flinders CareerHub.
   
2. We promote your placement opportunity to students.
3. We support suitable, interested students to express their interest.
4. You select from a pool of interested students, or we can make recommendations.

Activities and timing

The work activities and timing are directed by your organisation’s needs, with placements able to be completed in a block or spread over time - such as, for example, full-time for a few weeks or one day a week over, say, three months.

Costs and insurance

There is no cost to host a student, but the host organsiation must meet any work-related expenses.

Students are covered by your organisation’s volunteer insurance or Flinders can provide insurance cover at no cost (conditions apply).

Host organisations must hold a minimum public liability insurance of $10,000,000.

Commitment

To support your intern and make sure the work experience meets your organisation's needs, you'll need to:

• ensure the placement meets the requirements of the Fair Work Act 2009
• nominate a supervisor to help the student learn in a supportive atmosphere
• provide a general orientation to your organisation site, business, rules and objectives
• under supervision provide access to experiences, equipment and necessary information.

Submit an opportunity

If you have questions, please contact Flinders' Careers and Employer Liaison Centre on +61 8 8201 2832 or advertise your placement now.