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As the nation’s independent public broadcaster, the ABC is proud to be the source of Australian conversations, culture, and stories. The Australian Broadcasting Corporation produces quality, distinctive, award-winning content that informs, educates and entertains audiences from across Australia and the world. To know more about ABC, watch this video.
ABC's in-house legal team offers its highly popular work experience placements once again in 2023. These unpaid placements, lasting for 5-6 weeks, are based in the ABC Legal offices in Ultimo, NSW, although other locations may be available.
For a work-experience student in ABC Legal, a friendly and supportive learning environment awaits. The vibrant, dynamic, and cohesive team acts as mentors, eager to answer questions and provide valuable insights into a potential career in media law.
The precise dates of the placement terms are yet to be finalised, however, the placements run from February until early December 2024.
Many people come to ABC with qualifications in journalism, radio, online, or a relevant course suited to a corporate area. However, there are courses available to keep you up to date with skills or systems unique to the ABC or to keep your industry knowledge relevant.
Their training courses include:
Some of the benefits of working at ABC include:
ABC’s performance management system has been designed to foster high performance, creativity, initiative and leadership. It allows flexibility in the planning of work and the development of skills to meet the needs of the future. Employees benefit through active participation in the process, feedback on performance, recognition and reward for their efforts, and improved development and career opportunities.
The ABC has a range of flexible policies and practices designed to help people balance their work and personal lives. Access to these types of arrangements will depend on your circumstances, including work requirements, and require the agreement of your manager.
The ABC strives for diversity and inclusion in the workplace, and to promote a culture of opportunity. Through its services, the ABC seeks to represent, connect, and engage with all of the Australian community. In line with their focus on diversity, applications are strongly encouraged from Indigenous Australians, people from a range of cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. The ABC also aims to achieve a gender-balanced workforce.
To be eligible for the placement, you must:
Candidates who do not meet these minimum requirements will not be considered for a placement.
To apply for this role, simply click the "Apply on employer site" button on this page to submit your application directly to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC).
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The opportunity is available to applicants in any of the following categories.
Australia
Australian Citizen
Australian Permanent Resident
International Student/Graduate Visa