Victorian Secondary School Work Experience 2027 at Melbourne Zoo
- Opportunity for Victorian secondary school students aged 15+ in Years 9-12.
- Five-day placement at Melbourne Zoo assisting staff in various departments.
- Application requires a cover letter and a signed Department of Education's Proposed Work Experience with Animals Form.
Zoos Victoria is a world leading zoo-based conservation organisation, comprising Healesville Sanctuary, Melbourne Zoo, Werribee Open Range Zoo and Kyabram Fauna Park. We are actively fighting the extinction of threatened species in south-eastern Australia.
We have an opportunity for a number of Victorian secondary school students aged 15+ and in Years 9-12 who have a passion for wildlife and conservation and want to learn more at Melbourne Zoo.
- A five-day placement (during Victorian Government school terms).
- Students assist staff within various departments.
Applicants must read the Position Description and apply in discussion with their school Careers Coordinator.
PLEASE NOTE: One application per school for one zoo property ONLY. Applicants applying to multiple properties (Healesville Sanctuary, Melbourne Zoo, or Werribee Open Range Zoo) will not be considered.
Applications must include:
- A maximum 1 page cover letter addressing the criteria outlined in the Zoos Victoria Role Description
- A completed and signed Department of Education's Proposed Work Experience with Animals Form uploaded instead of a resume. This form can be found on the Work Experience page on Zoos Victoria's website.
We advise applicants to prepare their cover letter and complete and scan the Department of Education Proposed Work Experience with Animals Form before proceeding to Apply Now.
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