Defence Public Affairs Branch - SA

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Defence Public Affairs Branch

Service Australian Public Service
Area Keswick, SA
Name of Defence Unit Providing Placement: Defence Public Affairs Branch
Location of Placement: Keswick Barracks
Anzac Highway
KESWICK SA 5035
Placement Reference Number: DPA2012S
Dates of Placements: March-November 2012
Specific dates to be negotiated with student, school and Defence Public Affairs SA
Type of Placements: Work Experience
Duration of Placement: 3 - 5 days
Placement Limits: 1 student per placement
Overview of Placement: Students will be exposed to a range of proactive and reactive public affairs activities. They will develop an understanding of both Defence and media and their relationship.

Students will be given a series of exercises where they are expected to analyse information, contribute to discussions on matters relating to public affairs and effectively articulate both written and oral arguments.
Special Conditions of Placement: Applicants must demonstrate good writing skills and a strong interest in public affairs, journalism or marketing.
Unit Point of Contact for Enquiries:  
Name: Paul Nenasheff
Appointment: Work Experience Liaison Officer - SA & NT
Phone Number: (08) 7389 5086
Email: CW.WorkExperienceProgram@defence.gov.au
Address: Edinburgh Parks 2
Department of Defence
PO Box 1500
EDINBURGH SA 5111
Fax: (08) 7389 5040
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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