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Defence Public Affairs

Service Australian Public Service
Area South Queensland
Name of Defence Unit Providing Placement: Defence Public Affairs - SQ
Location of Placement: Bld C3
Victoria Barracks
BRISBANE QLD 4000
Placement Reference Number: CLOSED TILL FURTHER NOTICE
Dates of Placements: As Requested - NOTE: Applications must be received 6 weeks prior to requested placement with dates negotiated with student/school and DPA-SQ.
Type of Placements: Activities in Defence Public Affairs which may include attendance at Defence functions
Duration of Placement: 3 days
Placement Limits: 1 maximum per placement
Overview of Placement: A program of indoor and outdoor activities providing participants with an insight into a wide range of Defence Public Affairs opportunities and media relationship . Commencing at approx. 8.00am and finishing at 3.30pm each day. Participants will have the opportunity to experience a series of activities under the close supervision of highly professional Defence personnel.
Special Conditions of Placement: Students who apply must display a desire for work in the Public Affairs arena and have established a defined career path in media/marketing/communications or similar field.
PLEASE NOTE:
Selection criteria for this position will apply as this placement is ideally suited to University or TAFE level students.
Unit Point of Contact for Enquiries:  
Name: Mr Geoff Metcalfe
Appointment: Work Experience Liaison Officer
Phone Number: (07) 3233 4413
Email: Qld.workexperienceprogram@defence.gov.au
Address: Bld C3
Victoria Barracks
BRISBANE QLD 4000
Fax: (07) 3233 4485 (advise before sending as fax is not always attended)

Applications for work experience with Defence can only be made using the Defence Work Experience Application Form. This form must be submitted to your school work experience coordinator for submission to Defence. Confirmation of your application will be provided to your school work experience coordinator.

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