Museum Victoria has a long record of providing work experience and placement opportunities for high school and tertiary students, at Melbourne Museum, Scienceworks and the Immigration Museum.
Please read the information below regarding application procedures for Year 10 work experience and tertiary work placements. All enquires regarding these should be directed to the Vocational Education Officer:
Email: vocationaleducation@museum.vic.gov.au
Telephone: (03) 8341 7335, Monday, Tuesday and Friday.
Postal address: Vocational Education Officer
Museum Victoria
GPO Box 666
Melbourne 3001
Year 10 Work Experience
Places are available for a limited number of students per school year at Melbourne Museum and Scienceworks. Placements are for 5 days only.
Applications should be made in writing to the Vocational Education Officer and must include:
- A completed application form (PDF, 20Kb)
- A résumé detailing any employment history, hobbies and achievements.
- A reference from a current teacher or school principal.
Applications will be received from September 30 the previous year. Successful student applicants will be offered a set schedule over a period of 5 days that takes them to various departments around their chosen Museum Victoria venue.
Applicants will then be notified of their placement via mail.
Tertiary Work Placements
Museum Victoria welcomes applications for short, unpaid work placements or internships from tertiary students studying in a field relevant to the range of Museum Victoria departments located at Melbourne Museum, Scienceworks or the Immigration Museum.
Applications will only be considered if:
- The student is currently in the second year of an undergraduate course or above.
- The placement is authorised by the university/college.
- The university/college provides public liability insurance for the student whilst they are on placement.
Applications should be made in writing to the Vocational Education Officer and must include:
- A cover letter stating why and when the student wishes to do their work placement/internship in a particular department or at Melbourne Museum, Scienceworks or Immigration Museum.
- A résumé detailing any employment history, achievements and relevant skills.
- A copy of the student’s most recent statement of results.
Students are encouraged to check the Student Research Projects webpage for specific work placement opportunities and to call the Vocational Education Officer on 8341 7335 with any enquiries.