Professional Development - Placement (Placement Provider/Company)

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This is a preview of the Professional Placements (Placement Provider/Company) Application Form FY27 form. When you’re ready to apply, click Fill Out Now to begin.
 

Application Summary & Eligibility

* indicates a required field.

Before you start your application:
 
• Read the Professional Development - Placements Guidelines and the Screenwest Terms of Trade.
• Review this online application form for the files and attachments needed.
• Industry standard document formats should be used.
• Reach out to the Screenwest Program Contact during business hours (9am - 5pm AWST Monday to Friday) for any questions.  
 
  • Screenwest is committed to driving greater diversity, inclusion and equity in the Western Australian screen industry. 
  • Screenwest encourages applications from First Nations Australians and people from historically underrepresented groups. 
Is the Placement Provider/Company making this application? * Required
To note: where the Practitioner is the applicant, Screenwest will enter into an agreement with the Placement Provdier AND the Practitioner. Screenwest will provide funding to the Placement Provider to facilitate the employment of the Practitioner.

This section is not applicable because of your response to question: "Is the Placement Provider/Company making this application?" on page 1

If you are the Placement applying, use the Practitioner Application Form instead. 

Eligibility & Terms of Funding

Practitioner/s must: 

  1.  Meet the general eligibility requirements as set out in the Screenwest Terms of Trade. 
  2.  Be a Western Australian resident as defined in the Screenwest Terms of Trade.  
  3.  Be 18 years of age or older.  
  4.  Demonstrate a track record in their field that aligns with the placement opportunity being provided by the Placement Provider.  
  5.  Display an ongoing commitment to being a part of the screen industry in Western Australia and continue to work and do business with Western Australia.   

Consideration will be given to First Nations practitioners that do not meet the eligibility threshold, but can demonstrate significant benefit to Western Australia, in line with the Screenwest First Nations Screen Strategy. 

Placement Provider/s must:  

  1.  Be a reputable, at-arms-length company/organisation with a demonstrated track record in their field that aligns with the placement opportunity. 
  2.  Provide a letter of commitment (as part of the application process).

If successful: 

  1.  The Placement Provider must employ the Practitioner under a formal employment agreement for the term of the placement.
  2.  The Placement Provider will be solely responsible for paying all fees, expenses and any associated fringes directly to the Practitioner for the duration of their placement.
  3.  The Placement Provider shall be solely responsible for purchasing and maintaining all relevant insurances to cover the Practitioner during the placement term and for managing and controlling all work health and safety requirements of the Practitioner’s placement.
By selecting 'Yes', you confirm this application meets the specifc eligibility criteria for Professional Development - Placements and that you agree to adhere to the requirements of the funding program. * Required

Applicant Details

Applicant Type * Required
Response required.
Clear the selected value for Applicant Type

Legals & Rights

The Placement Provider: 

  • Must demonstrate it has engaged the Practitioner under a formal employment agreement for the term of the placement.  
  • Will be solely responsible for paying all fees, expenses and any associated fringe directly to the Practitioner for the duration of their engagement.  
  • Shall be responsible for procuring and maintaining all relevant insurances to cover the Practitioner during the placement term and for managing and controlling all work health and safety requirements of the Practitioner’s engagement.   

Screenwest reserves the right to sight and approve these at any time, upon written request. You will need to provide details clearly outlining any relevant documentation in place, including types of agreements, parties to that agreement and expiry dates.

Can the Placement Provider confirm they will be able to provide the relevant rights and insurances in place to undertake this activity? * Required

This section is not applicable because of your response to question: "Can the Placement Provider confirm they will be able to provide the relevant rights and insurances in place to undertake this activity?" on page 1

Funding Summary

All official correspondence will be directed to this contact.
If you trade under your own name, add your full name again here.
'e.g. Placement Name/s', 'Placement Role/s' with 'Mentor Name/s' on 'Project Name', 'Year'.
Total amount requested in $AUD and no more than $25,000 per placement.