INDUSTRY PARTNER: Placement Description Integrated Learning Can Include

Position Number (La Trobe office use only) 022 WORK INTEGRATED LEARNING (WIL) - Benefits to organisations that host a student on Work INDUSTRY PARTNER: Placement Description Integrated Learning can include: Thank you for offering to host a La Trobe University - The contribution of a motivated student who may be able student at your organisation. Please note that this form is to bring new theoretical approaches, techniques or ideas an expression of interest to host a student, and that to the organisation allocations are not guaranteed. - The capacity to develop the mentoring and leadership skills of existing staff at the organisation The Work Integrated Learning (WIL) program aims to - The opportunity to give a potential future recruit a trial support students in applying the concepts that they have without obligation learnt at University to real world projects, developing - Support of the La Trobe WIL staff professional skills and gaining important industry insights. - Promotion of the organisation’s work to La Trobe Other goals of WIL at La Trobe include strengthening the students and to the La Trobe University community transition of students from university to working life and - A partnership with La Trobe University supporting personal development and career planning. Please complete this form and return in soft copy (Word document) to [email protected] Organisation details Name of Organisation: Main contact name: Dr Heather Downey La Trobe Rural Health School/ Social Work Address: Albury Wodonga Campus La Trobe University - University Drive - Wodonga 3690 Email address: Telephone: Work Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunity details Student placement project name (position/ role): Number of student placements Academic and Professional Support for Family Violence Forum being offered: 1 Placement address: Building 6 Albury Wodonga Campus La Trobe University - University Drive - Wodonga 3690 Student supervisor name: Supervisor position: Dr Heather Downey Senior Social Work Lecturer Supervisor email address: Telephone: Organisational Background (Description of the organisation) Provider of undergraduate and postgraduate higher education. Placement project summary Describe the nature and purpose of the placement, including the types of work that a student will undertake as part of the project. In 2019, the Albury Wodonga social work team will host a Family Violence forum sometime in the period 25 November – 6 December as part of the 16 days of activism to end gender-based violence. The focus will be on cross border challenges and opportunities for services and practitioners. We envisage a half day (afternoon) gathering at the La Trobe Albury Wodonga campus with an official opening, a panel discussion then group discussions at tables comprised of students, practitioners and others employed by relevant services from across the Albury Wodonga region. The placement would involve: research and compilation of a literature review about the topic as well as some administrative duties to assist with planning, organising and delivering the event. Selection Criteria (Essential & Desired) What skills and abilities are needed for this placement? Does the student require any particular qualifications or experience? (E.g. preferred majors, degree type, interests or required skills). An interest in the topic of gender based violence. Ability to work collegially with others and also to work independently. An interest in learning about research and strong academic writing skills. An interest in event management and strong organisational skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively through written and verbal mediums. Application processes and deadlines How and when would you like interested students to apply? Will interview be required? *Please note: timelines will be informed by La Trobe University Semester dates and subject application cut-offs. Placements usually occur in Semester 2 (August – October) and summer (November – February) Allow at least 6 weeks between student applications and the beginning of placement. Students must apply initially via the La Trobe University process for SHE3FRW. Once applications have been received, students will be advised by the subject Coordinator of the next steps. Resume and cover letter will need to be submitted via the La Trobe SHE3FRW online application form: https://www.latrobe.edu.au/she/she/future-ready-for-work-subject/how-to-apply An interview with the supervisor will be required. Other requirements (compliance and payment) Please tick to indicate any additional compliance Police ☐ Working with ☒ Other: ☐ steps required of students: Check: children check: (please specify) Will you be paying students? (note: not required) Yes ☐ No ☒ .

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