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Work experience students going through the paces of the obstacle course with 7th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment at RAAF Base Edinburgh

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Work experience students going through the paces of the obstacle course with 7th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment at RAAF Base Edinburgh

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Work experience students going through the paces of the obstacle course with 7th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment at RAAF Base Edinburgh

Welcome to Defence's Work Experience Website



Defence is currently undertaking planning for activities to re-commence in 2021. As placements are planned and confirmed, they will be advertised through the “Placements” tab. We encourage you to check our website regularly.

A body of work has been completed to ensure that future placements are planned with participant and Defence personnel safety in mind. For more information on Defence’s response to COVID-19 visit the Defence COVID-19 website for the most updated information.

Defence is committed to providing a national work experience program designed to:

  • demonstrate the wide variety of interesting careers available within Defence;
  • ease the transition of students into the workplace; and
  • contribute to the development of the skills of young Australians.

Please Note: The Defence Work Experience Program offers unpaid work experience for students residing in Australia.

See the exciting work experience placements that are on offer.

If you have any queries or feedback in relation to the Defence Work Experience Program please send them to the following address:

Email: Defence.WorkExperienceProgram@defence.gov.au




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Students celebrate International Women’s Day at RAAF Wagga Base
This year Sarah Markwot, from Sapphire Beach New South Wales, celebrated International Women’s Day participating in a special Air Force Technical Experience for Young Women placement at the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Wagga Base. Read More

Defence inspiring tomorrow’s aspiring Indigenous STEM leaders
Defence remains committed to supporting young Indigenous leaders of tomorrow through education and careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). Read More

DWEP to celebrate International Women's Day
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RAAF Base Townsville delivers Air Force Indigenous Youth Program
The Defence Workplace Program will be delivering the Air Force Indigenous Youth Program (IYP), at RAAF Base Townsville from Tuesday 31 March 2020 – Thursday 2 April 2020. Read More

DST delivers a successful work placement program in Victoria
Eight students from Southern Cross Grammar in Melbourne had a great time participating in Defence Science and Technology Group (DST) first work placement program in Victoria. Read More

Defence provides Australian students the opportunity to experience exciting careers through its work experience program.

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