1. Purpose  

The Terms and Conditions outlines the partnership between Laneway Festival, JMC Academy and the placement students. The purpose of these placements is to provide JMC Academy students with opportunities to experience structured, real-world work environments aligned with the academic outcomes of their course of studies. These experiences aim to prepare students for the transition from academic study to professional practice.  

2. Scope  

The Terms and Conditions apply to:  

JMC Academy students selected to participate as part of the Laneway crew at the 2025 Laneway Festivals, in Brisbane (Saturday 8 February), Sydney (Sunday 9 February), and Melbourne (Friday 14 February 2025).  

JMC Academy staff involved in the delivery of the partnership and placement program.  

Internship host employers, including Laneway Festival and any third-party contractors engaged by them.  

3. Policy  

3.1 Placement Structure  

Exposure to on-the-job work experiences forms an important part of JMC Academy's student learning experiences. Typical on the job work experiences includes a variety of activities, such as:  

• Observing workplaces
• On-the-job training
• Simulations and virtual experiences
• Internships and/or placements

3.2 Requirements for Placements  

Placements are designed to provide students meaningful workplace experiences and allow them to refine their job skills to improve their employability.   

The overall goal of these placements is to integrate work-related practices with students' course of study.  

Laneway in collaboration with JMC is committed to providing meaningful workplace experiences for the duration of the placement period.   

Students are responsible for their own active participating in the placement and adhering to safe work practices and any safety procedures as advised by Laneway.   

3.3 Supervision  

Placement supervision will involve:  

• Workplace supervisor from Laneway or third-party contractors as appointed by Laneway.   
• A JMC Academy nominated staff member.  

Protocols for communication and feedback are put in place between JMC Academy, the host employer, and the student.   

3.4 Safety and Duty of Care  

All parties involved, including students, JMC Academy supervising staff, Laneway, their staff and third-party contractors, have a role to play in maintaining a safe working environment for themselves and others.   

Laneway is responsible for ensuring their sites have safe work practices and that these are communicated to all parties on the site. This includes required safe work statements and practices, briefing sessions, and emergency procedures.    

Throughout the placement, JMC Academy supervising staff, Laneway and any third-party contractors maintain supervision over JMC students.   

JMC is responsible for having adequate checking mechanisms and processes in place to seek feedback from students and address any areas of concern.   

If a student receives a formal offer to work additional hours from Laneway or other third-party contractors, it is at the student's discretion. JMC Academy will no longer have a duty of care after the official placement hours with Laneway have concluded 

4. Procedure  

4.1 Application Process  

Eligible students must submit an application, indicating their preferred area of placement.   

4.2 Host Employer Selection Criteria  

Host employers must demonstrate:  

• Capacity to provide a structured program of meaningful work. 
• Commitment to a safe working environment. 
• Commitment to diversity and equity.  

4.3 Induction and Orientation  

Both students and host employers will undergo an induction process, covering safety, expectations, and communication procedures.  

5. Insurance 

As applicable, Laneway, its third-party contractors and JMC Academy will carry appropriate insurances required to ensure adequate coverage for students.  

JMC Academy holds Voluntary Workers Groups Personal Insurance to protect students during their specified shift allocation. Should a Laneway’s third-party contractor  request students extend their shift time, students are then covered under that third party contractor's  insurance.  

The terms and conditions serve to ensure a professional, meaningful and safe environment for all parties involved in the placement program at Laneway Festival and JMC Academy.