RAAF Base Townsville

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RAAF Base Townsville

Service Air Force
Area Townsville
Name of Defence Unit Providing Placement: RAAF Base Townsville
Location of Placement: Ingham Rd, Garbut
TOWNSVILLE QLD 4810
Placement Reference Number: Visit 4: RBT150911 - Closed
Dates of Placements: 15 Sep 2011 (Visit 4) - Closed

NB - Depending on operational requirements, Defence reserves the right to cancel or reschedule visits.
Type of Placements: Structured Visit - Work Shadowing for RAAF familiarisation
Duration of Placement: 1 day
Placement Limits: Maximum 20 students per visit
Overview of Placement: Students will visit several units at RAAF Base Townsville, participating in activities, demonstrations and presentations that will provide participants with an insight into a wide range of Air Force careers. Visits may include aircraft and airfield roles, military working dogs, engineering, maintenance, logistics, air traffic control, fire and rescue. Commencing at 9.00am and finishing at 3.30pm approx, participants will have the opportunity to experience a range of military activities and information under the close supervision of highly professional military personnel.
Special Conditions of Placement: These visits are aimed at students who have demonstrated an interest in a career with the Air Force to give them a broad overview of the various opportunities available.
Unit Point of Contact for Enquiries:  
Name: Mrs Joanne Heenan
Appointment: Work Experience Liaison Officer
Phone Number: (07) 4411 8477
Email: QLD.WorkExperienceProgram@defence.gov.au
Address: Bldg 204
Lavarack Barracks
TOWNSVILLE QLD 4813
Fax: (07) 4411 7967

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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