The Western Health Year 10 Work Experience Program provides students with an opportunity to gain an insight into the healthcare industry. We are excited to showcase the Health Industry as a career choice for young people.
Applications for the 2024 Work Experience Program have now closed.
Applications were open from 1st - 15th November 2023. all applicants will be notified of their outcome in early 2024.
The formal application process involves completing an online application form.
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 2024?
- 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
- Please provide two sets of dates that you will be available to undertake the work experience program in 2024.
- Have you had your Covid19 Vaccination with at least one booster shot?
- Are you an Aboriginal &/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.
Make it about pride
At Western Health, our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience. Our work experience students work alongside employees supporting administrative functions and observing the critical work of the hospital.
Make it meaningful
As a student, you will be exposed to a real working hospital environment and have an opportunity to understand how healthcare can be part of your future. We hope this program will inspire you to become a member of the healthcare community and make a positive impact in the community. Western Health would love to welcome you back to the organisation as your healthcare career and studies progress.
Make it about the future
Year 10 students are given the opportunity to spend five working days in a department/ward at one of the Western Health sites. Our online application process opens in November for the following year’s program.
Western Health encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
If you have any questions, please email People and Culture on [email protected]