WORK EXPERIENCE APPLICATION

We offer the opportunity of work experience so you can try it out first before making a decision on your future career. We have formed partnerships with schools to offer work experience to more than 100 students each year within the Service and Construction divisions.

If you are at school or TAFE, there are work experience programs which will assist you and arrange insurance. If you are unemployed, contact a GTO (Group Training Scheme) and they may be able to assist with the insurance.

Important

p>All work placements must have personal insurance cover, provided by the school or training body or yourself.

APPLICATION

1. The first part of the process is to find the person in your school who manages Work Experience placements. They will have the information and application forms. Complete the forms yourself and post/fax to us.

2. Once we receive the form, we will contact you. Ensure you have clearly shown your telephone contact details.

3. You will be interviewed on the phone. We will be assessing your attitude and suitability to do work experience with us. Be polite and forthcoming with information when requested.

4. If you are considered suitable, you will be given information about when your work experience will commence; where to report for work and at what time. You will have explained to you what is expected of you and what you will need to wear to work. Take careful note of what you are told.

5. If there is any doubt as to your suitability, you will not be accepted. It is not a given that you will be taken on just because you have applied. It will be dependant on our operational demands and your suitability. If there is any doubt that you will not take this opportunity seriously, you will not be taken on as it could compromise our employees’ safety.

6. Be punctual when your placement commences. Ensure you are clean and neatly dressed, that you are wearing the appropriate work wear as explained. Listen carefully to your supervisor. If you do not understand a request, then ask. Think carefully about safety. You are in a workplace. Think about your appearance and attitude.

7. If you do not comply with our workplace rules especially safety once you commence work experience, you will be asked to leave and will not be allowed to complete your placement.