Work experience
Work experience provides a general introduction to the world of work. Students are able to observe a variety of work, usually in a field of their choice, and undertake supervised tasks appropriate to their knowledge and skill level.
Work experience provides opportunities for students to:
- explore first-hand the world of work
- gain job-ready skills and knowledge
- practice general and industry-specific skills
- identify career options and pathways
- be inspired about new work opportunities.
Students are not paid for workplace learning.
For further information contact the Career and Workplace Learning team careerworkplacelearning@det.nsw.edu.au
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students from students from regional NSW, are invited to express interest in participating in a three-day immersive career experience in Sydney. This program connects students with industry professionals and career pathways, designed to inspire them to see how their future careers can make a meaningful impact in their local communities.
Dates:
- Arrival – 4:00 pm, Monday 11 November 2025
- Departure – 2:00 pm, Thursday 13 November 2025
Location:
Land’s Edge Sydney Harbour Building 1, Chowder Bay Road, Mosman NSW
Expression of Interest:
Schools can register students via the official registration form https://forms.office.com/r/Ane48Ceh0EExternal link
Program Overview
What students will experience:
- Discover careers in Technology, Tourism, Aviation, STEM, Infrastructure, and Hospitality through immersive site visits and practical activities
- Engage with the National Indigenous Culinary Institute, Indigenous leaders, community members, and industry professionals to explore culturally relevant career pathways
- Gain insights into skills, qualifications, and pathways for apprenticeships, traineeships, scholarships, and employment
- Connect Sydney-based experiences to regional opportunities, inspiring students to see how their careers can contribute to their local communities.
Scheduled site visits
Confirmed locations include:
Taronga Zoo
Western Sydney Airport
Schools Infrastructure NSW construction site
Kimberwalli Aboriginal Centre for Excellence
One Giant Leap Australia Foundation
National Indigenous Culinary Institute
Key Details
Expressions of Interest (EOI) close: Friday, 12 September 2025
Participant limit: 20 students
Notification of successful EOI: End of September 2025
School involvement: Schools may nominate multiple students
Transport: Students must arrange their own travel to and from the tour
Cost: Accommodation, catering, and activities are provided at no cost to students
Risk assessment: will be supplied upon confirmation of attendance
Contacts:
Amy Greenshields, Career and Workplace Learning, Careers and Pathways Programs careerworkplacelearning@det.nsw.edu.auExternal link
Belinda Standage, Aboriginal Education and Communities Directorate: schoolsandtransitionscorro@det.nsw.edu.au
Careers and Pathways Programs and Aboriginal Education and Communities directorates, in partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS), have created a workplace learning program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. This initiative aims to support transitions from school to post-school pathways, focusing on careers in digital technology.
This program is designed for students who are interested or curious about a career in the digital technology industry.
Students will:
- Learn about diverse roles in the digital tech sector
- Participate in engaging seminars and hands-on cloud-based activities
- Build career readiness with support from AWS’s recruitment experts
- See real-world cloud tech in action, presented through AWS’s most exciting local customers
2025 Amazon Web Services Workplace Learning Program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
Program dates: Tuesday 18 November - Thursday 20 November 2025.
Location: Amazon Web Service’s Sydney office - L37, 2 Park Street, Sydney 2000.
Who can apply: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in Years 9-11 from across NSW.
How to apply: Address the two selection criteria questions by completing the Expression of Interest online formExternal link by Friday 26 September, 2025.
Please forward the Amazon Workplace Learning Program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students' opportunity, to anyone who might be interested.
Contacts:
Arthur Zigas, Career and Workplace Learning: CareerWorkplaceLearning@det.nsw.edu.au
Belinda Standage, Aboriginal Education and Communities Directorate: schoolsandtransitionscorro@det.nsw.edu.au
Supporting documents:
AWS Workplace Learning flyer (PDF 6325 KB).
Career and Workplace Learning are collaborating with local councils to provide a structured and supported work experience opportunity for students with disability.
This includes the possibility of students transitioning into School Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships, leading to full-time ongoing employment
Many councils have targeted the improvement of the employment of people with disability or have this included in their policy documents.