What Is Liverpool City Council’s Work Experience Program?
We offer meaningful unpaid experience to help local students (High School, VET qualification and University) gain real world skills and enhance their future employment opportunities.
There is no employment relationship, and the opportunity is focused on providing participants with a learning experience through observation, on-the-job learning, and skill development.
Work Experience Application
Applications are accepted and reviewed 4 times per year, see the tables below for application closing dates.
Work experience placements will generally be limited to 10 weeks, unless agreed by Council, where extended placements form part of course requirements. This does not need to be in one block of time and can be distributed over various days and weeks, in agreement with the relevant supervisor.
2026 Work Experience (Unpaid) | |
Quarter | Application Closing Date |
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1 | 6 January 2026 |
2 | 24 April 2026 |
3 | 24 July 2026 |
4 | 16 October 2026 |
2026 Engineering Internship (Unpaid) | |
Semester | Application Closing Date |
|---|---|
1 | 27 February 2026 |
2 | 24 July 2026 |
Due to the high volume of applications, we will only be able to contact those students who are most actively considered for the positions that arise. In the meantime, we encourage you to apply for the next quarter period for future work experience opportunities.
Work Experience, Work Placement/Internship Insurance Coverage |
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You are required to have personal accident insurance and public liability insurance coverage, provided by your current educational institution. You need to attach this to your application. If you are not affiliated with a learning institution, or if your work experience is not part of your course requirements, you may need to provide your own insurance cover. This is commonly referred to as Work Experience and Internships Insurance. It is recommended that you seek a quote prior to applying for work experience to ensure this is a suitable option for your circumstances. |
How to applySubmit your application using the Work Experience Application Form.
Note: Engineer unpaid internships are assessed twice a year and preference is given to fourth year and third year students. For any further information contact Liverpool City Council on 1300 36 2170 or workexperience@liverpool.nsw.gov.au. |
What is work experience?
A form of on-the-job learning where an individual (student or community member) chooses to obtain unpaid experience in the workplace. The individual may seek to learn the realities of work, inform a career path or decide if the industry or occupation is right for them or put into practice what they have learned in the classroom. Work experience is not a mandatory requirement of a qualification.
What is work placement/internship?
A mandatory requirement of a qualification where a student completes a defined number of unpaid placement hours in the workplace. The student is unable to complete the qualification without work placement. This is sometimes referred to as an unpaid internship.
Do I need to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19?
Liverpool City Council's COVID Safe Workplace Policy is no longer in operation. Work experience applicants do not need to provide evidence of their vaccination status.
How are applications assessed?
Applications are assessed by Department Managers at the end of the closing date for the requested term. You may be contacted by the Department Manager to clarify information that you have provided, and you will be notified of the outcome via email. Applications that are received after the closing date will not be considered.
When will I hear back about my application?
Applications are open and reviewed four times a year. You will be notified by email if you application has been accepted or not. If you haven’t heard back within three weeks of the application closing date contact Liverpool City Council on 1300 36 2170 or workexperience@liverpool.nsw.gov.au.
How is my personal information stored and used?
Your privacy is important to us, and your personal information is stored securely with restricted access. View our Privacy Information Statement or contact our Privacy Contact Officer (the Internal Ombudsman) for more privacy information:
- by email: lcc@liverpool.nsw.gov.au
- by phone: 8711 7423