The Tasmanian Government work placement program is designed to assist new migrants and humanitarian entrants to the State gain experience in an Australian work culture by participating in a work experience program within the Tasmanian Government.

The program is jointly managed by the Public Sector Management Office (PSMO) and Multicultural Tasmania.

The program runs annually for the two weeks each year.  During these two weeks, participants are placed with a supervisor and undertake unpaid work experience in a Government agency.

The program includes:

• two weeks work experience with one (or maybe two) agencies
• an information session about the Tasmanian Government's online jobs website and the application and recruitment process
• a certificate from the Premier to recognise your efforts
• extensive networking opportunities.

Key dates - 2009 program dates

Download the flyer: Get real work experience in government : Tasmanian Government Workplacement Program 2008 (PDF, 124KB)

Download the application form:

• Application form 2009 Work Placement Program  (MS Word, 390KB)
• Agency expression of interest form  (MS Word, 283KB)

Useful links

The following links will provided you with some more information about migration issues and background:

Department of Immigration and Citizenship
Anti-Discrimination Commission

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Further information

Multicultural Tasmania
Phone: 03 6233 3439
Fax: 03 6233 2683
Email: multitas@dpac.tas.gov.au

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