Work placements for university and TAFE students
Our student placement program provides a unique opportunity for university and TAFE students to develop professional practice skills and grow as a person. The program includes comprehensive orientation, extensive training, supervision and site visits to selected program areas.
Our placements
We offer work integrated learning placements to students who need to gain field experience related to their area of study, including:
- Social Work (Bachelor or Masters)
- Certificate IV (Ageing, Disability and Home and Community)
- Allied Health disciplines including Music and Art therapy
- Nursing (Diploma and Bachelor)
- Diploma/Advanced Diploma/Bachelor of Community Development
- Retail and Visual Merchandising
- Marketing
- Criminal justice
- Peer support work
- Social justice and advocacy.
Please note we do not offer counselling placements.
Preparing for the workforce
Our practical placements help prepare students for the workforce by providing:
- Valuable learning opportunities within the areas of aged care, disability, trauma informed care, women’s services and homelessness
- The opportunity to practice what you have learned in an appropriate, real-life setting
- Support from our Student Placement Officer and be part of our student leaning unit
- Access to experienced staff who are willing to share their wisdom.
We give our students comprehensive orientation, supervision, and a safe working environment.
For more information, please email us at studentplacements@sacredheartmission.org.
Student group model
Designed as a Student Group Model, our Placement Program hosts groups of up to 10 students at a time. The students are placed in programs across Sacred Heart Mission and participate in weekly training and supervision, which are essential for the success of the student experience. Hosting students in groups encourages peer learning and support, creates space for reflective practice and provides an opportunity for students to learn together about working in homelessness services.
Application form
Complete this form to apply for our Student Placement program:
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