Work Ready Program

Council understands and recognises the importance of Work Experience and Students Placements and the benefits they provide to both the student and Council. Our Program helps students meet their educational requirements and enhance their skills and knowledge, while being exposed to a real working environment. Students are placed within Council primarily to observe and learn rather than undertake activities which require extensive training or experience.

To be eligible to undertake Work Experience students must:

• be at least 15 years of age.
• have a requirement as part of their studies to undertake a period of Work Experience.
• provide Council with at least five (5) weeks’ notice of your interest in undertaking Work Experience or Placement

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Applicants should note that while every effort is made to place students, we may not be able to accommodate all students. Priority is given to students who are currently living and/or studying within the Frankston municipality.

If you have any questions regarding your application, please contact the Work Ready Team either via email fcc.training@frankston.vic.gov.au or contact 1300 322 322.

Council provides tertiary students (students enrolled in TAFE, Colleges, and schools for students with disabilities, and Universities) with work placements relevant to their area of study to ensure that students meet their specific educational requirements.

To be eligible to undertake Student Placement, students must:

• be at least 15 years of age.
• have a requirement as part of their studies to undertake a period of Work Experience.
• have a current Working with Children Check (for students over 18).
• provide Council with at least five (5) weeks’ notice of your interest in undertaking Work Experience or Placement

Apply Now

Applicants should note that while every effort is made to place students, we may not be able to accommodate all students. Priority is given to students who are currently living and/or studying within the Frankston municipality.

If you have any questions regarding your application, please contact the Work Ready Team either via email fcc.training@frankston.vic.gov.au or contact 1300 322 322.

In addition to work experience and student placements the Work Ready Program provides employment and training opportunities for people wanting to build a career.  Apprenticeships and Traineeships offer invaluable work experience, enabling the participant to develop skills in a work-based environment and receive a qualification.  The program builds the job readiness of the participants and empowers them to contribute to the important work of the council. The program is designed for school leavers or adults entering the workforce.

Eligibility criteria for Traineeships:

• living with a disability,
• identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander,
• People unable to find suitable employment, and
• People who may be experiencing hardship.

Please note the following conditions when applying for a Traineeship:

• The position is available for twelve-months only,
• Positions are open to residents of Frankston City
• Employment at Frankston City Council is conditional upon having the right to work in Australia, a valid Working with Children’s Check and Police Check. Evidence will be required.

Applications open in November 2024. To find out more about this program please email fcc.training@frankston.vic.gov.au