Careers
Careers
Work experience and structured workplace learning (SWL)
Applications for Work Experience or Structured Workplace Learning (SWL) placements in 2026 are now open.
Austin Health partners with Banyule Nillumbik Local Learning and Employment Network (BNLLEN) to help coordinate work-based learning opportunities for secondary school students.
This includes:
- Indigenous Careers in Health placements
- Structured Workplace Learning (SWL) placements
- Work Experience placements
Work-based learning opportunities give students the chance to observe a hospital environment in action and to learn about the diverse jobs available within the health industry.
Student placement is arranged for a 1 block week period from Monday to Friday.
Our work-based learning opportunities
Indigenous Careers in Health program
Since 2016, Austin Health has proudly offered an Indigenous Careers in Health program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. The week-long program looks at a range of specialisations across different fields. Students will have the opportunity to speak with hospital staff and medical students about study and career choices.
Application closing date
Monday 3 November 2025
Structured Workplace Learning (SWL)
SWL placements typically target Year 11/12 students enrolled in the Vocational Education and Training (VET) program to acquire related skills and knowledge in an industry setting.
Application closing date
Monday 3rd of November 2025.
Work experience
Work experience placements typically target year 10 students exploring careers in Allied Health. The student placement offers students industry insight and the opportunity to observe a workplace in action.
Application closing date
Monday 3 November 2025
Post-secondary students (tertiary or adult applicants)
For post-secondary placement opportunities, please direct your query to the relevant department. Browse our list of departments.
How to apply
Links and downloads
What happens next?
You will be contacted by mid-February in Term 1 of 2026 about your application being successful or declined.
Contact us
If you have any further queries regarding secondary school student placements at Austin Health please contact BNLLEN.
Email: bnwl@bnllen.org.au
Austin Health staff are unable to answer queries relating to SWL or Work Experience.