Work Ready Program

Local community members are gaining hands-on experience and building job-ready skills through Frankston City Council’s Work Ready Program.

Now in its fifth year, the program is designed to prepare participants for the workforce by offering a range of hands-on learning opportunities, including:

  • Work experience for secondary school students
  • Tertiary student placements
  • Structured workplace learning for VCAL students
  • School-based apprenticeships
  • Traineeships and apprenticeships

The program gives participants meaningful exposure to professional environments, where they are involved in day-to-day operations and supported throughout their journey. They receive on-the-job training tailored to their roles, develop practical, job-ready skills, and benefit from the guidance of mentors who help them build confidence and capability.

For those undertaking traineeships and apprenticeships, the program also includes a nationally recognised qualification, providing formal credentials alongside practical experience and setting them up for future career success.

These placements have been supported across various departments, including:

  • Information Technology
  • Library
  • Meals on Wheels
  • Youth Support
  • Frankston Arts Centre
  • Family Support Services
  • Mechanic Workshop
  • Building Infrastructure
  • Information Management
  • People and Culture
  • Visitor Information Centre
  • Customer Service
  • Urban Design
  • Golf Course Management
  • Community Safety
  • City Future
  • Environmental Health
  • Capital Works
  • Community Strengthening
  • Maintenance
  • Horticulture

By providing hands-on experience, guidance, and career pathways, the Work Ready Program is helping build a skilled, confident workforce and empowering local residents to succeed in their future careers.

Work Experience - How to apply

Council understands and recognises the importance of Work Experience and Students Placements and the benefits they provide to both the student and Council. Our Program helps students meet their educational requirements and enhance their skills and knowledge, while being exposed to a real working environment. Students are placed within Council primarily to observe and learn rather than undertake activities which require extensive training or experience.

To be eligible to undertake Work Experience students must:

  • be at least 15 years of age studying either year 9 or year 10 at Secondary School.
  • have a requirement as part of their studies to undertake a period of Work Experience.
  • provide Council with at least five (5) weeks’ notice of your interest in undertaking Work Experience or Placement

Work Experience Placements - Currently Full

Thank you for your interest in our work experience opportunities! Our placements for the current cycle are now full, and we are not accepting any further applications.

Please check back with us in November 2025 for information on upcoming work experience placements and application details.

We appreciate your enthusiasm and look forward to welcoming new applicants in the future!

If you have any questions regarding your application, please contact the Work Ready Team either via email fcc.training@frankston.vic.gov.au or contact 1300 322 322.

Student Placement - How to apply

Council provides tertiary students (students enrolled in TAFE, Colleges, and schools for students with disabilities, and Universities) with work placements relevant to their area of study to ensure that students meet their specific educational requirements.

To be eligible to undertake Student Placement, students must:

  • be at least 15 years of age.
  • have a requirement as part of their studies to undertake a period of Work Experience.
  • have a current Working with Children Check (for students over 18).
  • provide Council with at least five (5) weeks’ notice of your interest in undertaking Work Experience or Placement

Apply Now

Applicants should note that while every effort is made to place students, we may not be able to accommodate all students. Priority is given to students who are currently living and/or studying within the Frankston municipality.

If you have any questions regarding your application, please contact the Work Ready Team either via email fcc.training@frankston.vic.gov.au or contact 1300 322 322.

Apprenticeship/Traineeships

In addition to student placements and work experience, the Work Ready Program offers employment and training opportunities for people looking to start or build their careers. Through Apprenticeships and Traineeships, participants gain hands-on experience, develop practical skills in a real work environment, and earn a nationally recognised qualification.

The program is designed to improve job readiness and support participants to meaningfully contribute to the work of Frankston City Council. It is open to school leavers as well as adults entering or re-entering the workforce.

Eligibility Criteria for Traineeships

Traineeships are open to individuals who meet one or more of the following criteria:

  • Living with a disability
  • Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
  • Experiencing difficulty finding suitable employment
  • Facing personal or financial hardship

Important Information for Applicants

  • Traineeships are 12-month fixed-term positions
  • Applicants must be residents of Frankston City
  • Participants must be willing and able to undertake a Certificate III in Business Administration as part of the traineeship
  • Employment is subject to:
    • The right to work in Australia
    • A valid Working with Children Check
    • A Police Check (evidence will be required)

To find out more about this program please email fcc.training@frankston.vic.gov.au

If you have any questions regarding your application, please contact the Work Ready Team either via email fcc.training@frankston.vic.gov.au or contact 1300 322 322. 

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