Our year 10 work experience program is currently on hold.
Please check back again in 2026 for updates.
Student placements with Knox City Council Youth Services
Applications for a student placement position with the Youth Services Team are open to tertiary students studying Youth Work or related courses.
The application period opens twice a year (March-April and June-July), and the process requires a:
- Resume
- Cover letter
- Completed application form
- Interview (please note not all applicants will be invited to the interview stage)
- Valid Working with Children Check
It's important to understand suitability, criteria and the application process before applying. Please reach out if you have any questions.
If you are interested in applying for a student placement position or would like more information, please contact the Youth Services team at [email protected].
Further requirements for student placement
If selected for the next stage, you will need to supply:
- an up-to-date Working with Children check
- a current police check.
We may also ask you to come in for an interview or to supply extra information. Knox City Council Youth Services can only support one placement student at any given time.
Contact Youth Services for more information about student placements.
Equal opportunity employer
Knox City Council is an equal opportunity employer. We commit to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, diversity and inclusion.
If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to tell us at the time of application.
Find out more about our Gender Equality Action Plan.
Child safe employer
Knox City Council has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children.
All children and young people who access our services, programs, events and facilities have the right to feel safe and be safe. This includes spaces owned or managed by Council.
We take the wellbeing and safety of children and young people in our care seriously. We maintain a child safe organisation by embedding the protection of children into everyday thinking and practice.
All Knox City Council employees, contractors and volunteers are responsible for ensuring children and young people are valued, heard and protected from abuse.
Need help?
Contact our talent management team to find out more about work experience and student placement opportunities.
Or call our customer service team on 9298 8000.
