Work experience

Goat leaning out from between a wooden fence

Our work experience program provides meaningful, hands-on learning in agriculture and horticulture.

Programs are available for students in Year 10, and university or TAFE. Students with innovative ideas and a great sense of initiative are encouraged to apply.

As part of the program, students will assist our team with the following:

  • animal care including feeding and cleaning out animal pens
  • supporting guides with education programs
  • general farm cleaning and grounds maintenance.

School work experience

Note: The 2026 school work experience program is full. Applications are now closed.

Year 10 student placements

Full: We are no longer taking Year 10 applications for 2026.

Placements for children with additional needs

Full: We are no longer taking applications for children with additional needs for 2026.

We welcome work experience applications from students with additional needs. For students who require a carer, please ensure the carer is available to attend the interview, and if successful, subsequent placement dates with the student.

How to apply for a work experience position

  1. Read the Victorian Government's Workplace Hazards in Working with Animals Fact sheet.
  2. Read the Department of Education's Guidelines for students undertaking work experience with animals.
  3. Complete the Application Form.

If your application is successful, you will be contacted by our Education Team Leader to arrange a time for a short interview.

If you are offered an interview you will need to provide us with your completed Proposed Work Experience with Animals – Summary of Student’s Experience form. The form must be signed by your work experience coordinator.

University and TAFE placements

We also offer a limited number of placements each year for university students. The duration of university placements depends on the requirements of the course you are enrolled in.

How to apply for a placement

  1. Apply for your Working with Children Check Card. Please note, it is now a requirement that all university students that are 18+ years old hold a valid Working with Children Check card. This is a free check, for more information please go to the Victorian Government's Working with Children Check webpage. We are unable to accept work placement students without this card.
  2. Read the Victorian Government's Workplace Hazards in Working with Animals Fact sheet.
  3. Complete the Application Form.

If your application is successful, you will be contacted by our Education Team Leader to arrange a time for a short interview.

More information

If you have questions about the work experience program and the application process, please contact our Education Team Leader.

Education Team leader
Email: BundooraPark.EducationTeamLeader@darebin.vic.gov.au
Phone: 03 8470 8170

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