Brewarrina Shire Council welcomes future leaders through Work Experience Program

December 16, 2024 – Brewarrina Shire Council recently wrapped up a highly successful two week work experience program, providing an opportunity for Year 9 and 10 students from Brewarrina Central School, to gain hands on exposure to a variety of roles within Council.

Held during the last two weeks of November, the program highlighted a range of career opportunities within Council. Students worked in a variety of departments, including Council’s Mechanical Workshop, Parks and Gardens, Engineering, Maintenance, Youth Centre, and Finance, gaining valuable insights into how Local Government serves and supports our community, and the different types of work and career opportunities available right here at home.

Brewarrina Shire Council General Manager David Kirby said he was elated to hear the positive feedback from both students, Council and the school, and looked forward to welcoming the students back again.

“This program has been a great opportunity for the students to see what Council does, and what opportunities there may be once they complete their schooling. Their enthusiasm and curiosity has been really encouraging, and we hope this experience motivates them to consider future roles within Council or other local organisations,” said Mr Kirby.

“This initiative was made possible through the efforts of Kath Hertslet from Brewarrina Central School, who worked closely with Council to organise the program. The support of Clontarf, led by Uncle Charlie, and NASCA’s Ehren, who assisted with transport, and ensured the success of the program.

“Special thanks must also go to all those who helped with the early morning pickups making sure students got to work on time and could participate fully in the program,” added Mr Kirby.

After the success of the initiative last month, Brewarrina Shire Council is planning to expand the program further in the New Year, with traineeships, apprenticeships and mock interview workshops in the works.

“These initiatives, developed in collaboration with our local schools, will help students build skills, gain real world experience, and better prepare them for meaningful careers within their communities.

“Stay tuned for announcements about traineeships, apprenticeships, and other exciting initiatives coming soon, and we look very much forward to building and investing in the future of our young people,” concluded Mr Kirby.