Western Health recognises the need to promote healthcare as a worthwhile and exciting career choice, and to showcase health care as a career prospect for young people.
The Western Health Year 10 Work Experience Program provides students with an opportunity to gain an insight into the healthcare industry. This program will provide a variety of experience which is administrative based only. The program is coordinated by the People & Culture department at Footscray Hospital.
Work Experience is available to students undertaking Year 10 in 2025. Students are given the opportunity to spend five working days in departments/wards across Western Health sites.
At Western Health, we value our employees and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop. Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience.
Western Health encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Applications for the 2025 Work Experience Program is now open.
Applications are open from 4th - 18th November 2024. All applicants will be notified of their outcome in early 2025
The formal application process involves completing an online application form.
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Our online process allows students to have a greater understanding of the process involved when job seekers apply for positions within our health service.
The application form details:
Will you be undertaking year 10 studies in 2025?
What school will you be attending during the completion of your year 10 studies?
Do you have a family member currently working at Western Health? If so, please list their full name and department.
Briefly explain your interest in the healthcare industry and why you would like to undertake your work experience at Western Health?
We cannot guarantee preferences however please nominate which campus you would prefer and why (travel reasons etc): - Sunshine Hospital - Footscray Hospital - Williamstown Hospital - Sunbury Day Hospital - Bacchus Marsh Hospital – Melton Hospital.
Please provide two sets of dates that you will be available to undertake the work experience program in 2025.
Are you an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander?
If you have any further enquiries please contact People and Culture at email: [email protected]
Thank you for your interest in Western Health and wish you every success for your future.
