Work Experience, Placement and Volunteers

Work Experience opportunities for Year 10 students are available throughout the year at selected times. Students who complete their placement at our libraries will work with professional library staff in a busy and vibrant environment and gain practical experience in:

• Customer service
• Digital literacy
• Time management and organisation
• Working as a team
• Problem-solving
• And so much more! 

Applications for Year 10 Work Experience in 2025 will open on Monday 3 February and close on Friday 2 May. All applicants will be contacted by Friday 23 May 2025.

Melton City Libraries will only accept Work Experience students on the following dates in 2025 (places are limited to one student per branch in each week):

30 June – 4 July  

14 July – 18 July  

25 August – 29 August  

15 September – 19 September 

Details of how to apply for Year 10 Work Experience opportunities will be released from Monday 3 February. For more information, please contact Melton City Libraries' Literacy and Learning Facilitators (Youth and Education) on 9747 5300 or email libraryschoolyears@melton.vic.gov.au.

SWL placements are available for students enrolled in VET Business, Information and Communications Technology and/or Community Services.

Before submitting an application, please read the Melton City Libraries SWL Overview document to assess if this placement suits your interests and learning needs. 

Download: Melton City Libraries SWL Overview(PDF, 4MB)  

To apply, please complete the Structured Workplace Learning (SWL) Application Form. 

For more information, please contact Melton City Libraries' Literacy and Learning Facilitators (Youth and Education) on 9747 5300 or email libraryschoolyears@melton.vic.gov.au.

Our tertiary placement program provides Information Management and Library Studies students the opportunity to gain real-world experience in a public library environment.

Participants will work through a program that is tailored to their individual needs and interests, including the chance to undertake independent project work. Students will be guided by experienced library staff to perform regular duties such as:

• Customer service
• Digital literacy support
• Circulation and reference work

And lots more.

Melton City Libraries will only accept tertiary placements during the following periods:
February – May
September – November  

Applications must include a current resume and an introductory cover letter, outlining your interest in the Information Management and Library field, and your future career aspirations.

Placement opportunities are subject to availability, and all applications are considered on merit. Please allow at least six weeks from submission for the application process to be finalised.

All participants are required to be covered by Public Liability Insurance and complete relevant agreement forms. 

To apply, please complete the Tertiary Student Placement Application form.

Melton City Libraries offers young adults the opportunity to work with the community.

To volunteer, you must be undertaking voluntary service through a structured program such as a school initiative, the Duke of Edinburgh Award, Scouts, or Guides.

You must be able to commit to a minimum of one hour per week for a maximum of 13 weeks.

Voluntary hours must be completed on the following days:

• Wednesdays at Caroline Springs Library and Learning Hub
• Thursdays at Melton Library and Learning Hub

All participants must be covered by relevant agreement forms and Public Liability Insurance.

To apply, please email libraryschoolyears@melton.vic.gov.au with a resume and cover letter introducing yourself and outlining why you’re interested in volunteering with us.