Work Experience for High School & TAFE & University Students at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary

PLEASE NOTE: No applications from parents or High School students will be  accepted. Applications must be completed, in full, by the School Work Experience Co-ordinator or similar school representative.

Work experience is a very important component of a teenager’s development and quest for career experience and advice.

Please see below timetable of a typical week that each student will spend here at the Sanctuary. We have altered this program slightly to what has been run in the past, can you please take a look and see if your department is able to fulfil these requirements. We are trying to offer the students the best overall experience of working in a wildlife park. If you have any suggestions, please feel free to let us know!

Sample weekly program

Please note this program may be subject to change.

Monday       
9.00 am to 12noon - Induction and Famil with Education Team
1.00 pm to 4.00 pm - Mammal Keeper Round M1

Tuesday   
7.00 am to 4.00 pm   
Green Cauldron keeper round

Wednesday   
7.00 am to 12 noon - Presentations
1.00 pm to 4 pm - Night Tours Round

Thursday    
7.00 am to 4.00 pm - Bird Keeper Round B2

Friday       
7.00 am to 12 noon - Mammal Keeper Round M2   
1.00 pm to 4.00 pm - Koala Photos Keeper Round

We are aiming to only offer Work Experience  during term time (not during holidays).  Although, we have some students  pre-booked for holidays. As discussed, please check the itinerary, your  feedback is much appreciated.

Work Experience Policy

Please read prior to applying.

• There is a minimum age of 16 years – this  policy is not negotiable.
• A $30 deposit (refundable) is required for  shirt and badge (this will be returned on the last day of the placement).
• Each school is only permitted a maximum of 2  x 1 week placements per year.
• For High School students, the application form can only be submitted by the School Coordinator or similar School  representative. No applications from parents or High School students will be  accepted.
• TAFE and Uni students are authorised to submit application form themselves and must arrange insurance.
• Insurance details need to be faxed through at  least one week in advance of the placement start date. CWS Education Department  Fax number is  –  (07) 5598 1764
• Work experience is offered in term time only,  not during any school holiday periods.
• The Student must agree to all conditions on  the OHS declaration.  Click this link (51.9kb PDF) to  view the declaration.
• CWS retains the right to grant or refuse  entry to the Work Experience program.

Application process

• Please read the work experience policy above and the  OHS declaration (51.9kb PDF) to make sure you meet all conditions listed.
• Check the online calendar and  select available weeks for 2010.
• The student prepares a brief  resume outlining their demonstrated interest in Australian Wildlife.
• The School Coordinator completes the On-line Application form,  lists 3 date choices & attaches the student’s resume. This online form is  automatically directed to the CWS Education department for processing.  (Forms submitted by parents or high school  students will not be accepted.)
• TAFE and UNI students are  authorised to complete and submit application form themselves.
• If you are accepted, CWS Education  department will email back the placement confirmation & starter pack details.
• The School Coordinator must  then forward insurance details to CWS. Please fax to 07 5598 1764.
• Day 1; student hands in WHS declaration,  pays $30 refundable deposit and receives shirt & badge.
• Day 5; student returns shirt  & badge, any assessment paperwork is completed and $30 deposit returned.

Work Experience Calendar 2010

Only the dates shown are available. This calendar will be updated regularly to show which weeks are remaining.