Student Placements
Community Services & Social Work
Learn in a real community service.
Supported, supervised, and valued.
Diamond Valley Community Support (DVCS) offers part-time student placements for people completing Community Services and Social Work qualifications.
We understand placements can feel daunting, our goal is to provide a safe learning environment where students can build confidence while gaining genuine experience.
What You’ll Experience:
At DVCS you won’t just be observing. You’ll be actively learning alongside experienced workers in a supportive setting.
Students may have opportunities to:
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Participate in supported client intake interviews
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Observe risk assessment and safety planning
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Learn trauma-informed communication skills
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Understand referral pathways and community networks
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Take part in case discussions and reflective practice
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Work on service improvement or community projects
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Develop professional documentation skills
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Build confidence working in a real service environment
Who Can Apply:
We accept students completing:
Community Services
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Certificate III
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Certificate IV
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Diploma
Higher Education
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Bachelor of Social Work
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Masters of Social Work
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Or similar welfare/community service qualifications requiring placement
We are happy to liaise with placement coordinators to meet course requirements.
Placement Structure
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Minimum commitment: 200 hours
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Attendance: 2–3 days per week
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Hours: 9:30am – 4:00pm
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Part-time placements available
Support & Supervision
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We prioritise student wellbeing and learning.
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You will receive:
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Regular supervision
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Debriefing after challenging client interactions
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Gradual introduction to client work
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Guidance from experienced community support workers
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A trauma-informed and respectful workplace environment
Our aim is for students to leave feeling capable, confident and job-ready.
Apply or Enquire
If you are interested in completing your placement with Diamond Valley Community Support, we’d love to hear from you.
Email
Nadia – projectadmin@dvsupport.org.au
Lynne – Lynne.Murray@dvsupport.org.au
Phone
9435 8282 (Monday–Friday, 10am–4pm)