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Employment Opportunities for Koorie Young People

These organisations can help young Koorie people and others working with Koorie young people to tap into the networks, resources and opportunities to gain employment in a variety of areas. They include traineeships, apprenticeships, graduate recruitment, direct employment and volunteering opportunities.

Victorian

Indigenous Training and Recruitment Initiatives Program - The Department of Human Services has implemented policies and programs to address the disadvantages experienced by Indigenous people in Victoria. INTRAIN is a key initiative supported by the department’s Indigenous Recruitment and Career Development Strategy. The Strategy was introduced to improve the diversity and responsiveness of the Victorian Public Sector to Indigenous issues by increasing employment opportunities for Victorian Indigenous people. The department offers a range of scholarships each year.

Indigenous Cadetship Program - The Victorian Government offers Indigenous cadetships to full time university or TAFE students of Indigenous background with an interest in working for government. Departments include Premier and Cabinet (DPC), Victorian Communities, Parks Victoria and others. Internships and the Indigenous cadetship are advertised on tertiary campuses and the Careers with the Victorian Government website.

Victoria Police - Victoria Police have an Aboriginal Advisory Unit driving the implementation of the Aboriginal Community Liaison Officers (ACLOs) Program.

Wur-cum barra - The Victorian Public Sector – Indigenous Employment Strategy aims to improve the diversity and responsiveness of the Victorian Public Sector to Indigenous issues. It establishes a 'whole of government' strategic framework for coordinating and sustaining government efforts to achieve a greater representation of Indigenous people within all areas and levels of the public sector.

National

QANTAS - Working in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, through a range of initiatives including employment and training programs, community involvement and sponsorships, Qantas has an ATSI Program which employs a dedicated program coordinator. Currently, between one and two percent of the airlines workforce is of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent.

National Indigenous Cadetship Project (NICP) - Aimed at improving the job prospects of Indigenous Australian students, the program links full-time students undertaking a diploma, an advanced diploma or their first undergraduate degree with employers who can give them work placements and ongoing employment once they finish their studies. Employers assist cadets to gain professional experience and provide financial support while they are studying full time. Indigenous cadets undertake full time study and work placements totalling twelve weeks each year of their cadetship.

Australia Now - Indigenous programs Business and Employment - Information about business and employment programs aimed at overcoming the disadvantages experienced by many Indigenous people, strengthening partnerships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous businesses and providing financial assistance.

Centrelink Jobs - Centrelink Indigenous Cadetship Program - Provides assistance to students to complete study at an approved tertiary institution.

Indigenous Nursing Cadetship Opportunity - Blue Care specialise in Aged Care facilities including nursing homes, community nursing, Home and Community Care packages and many more, focused in rural Queensland.

National Library of Australia - Graduate Recruitment Program - A comprehensive and structured development program consisting of work placements and formal training which will prepare you for a varied career in the Library.

Indigenous Cadetships within Woodside - Woodside has instigated an Indigenous employee retention strategy and cultural awareness training for its employees aimed at maintaining long term employment for its Indigenous employees. Woodside's Indigenous employment strategy aims to develop skilled Indigenous employees who can participate in our Operations. This is done through:

  • National Indigenous Cadetship Project
  • Indigenous Commercial Traineeship Program
  • Woodside Graduate Program
  • Direct Recruitment

Workplace: Employment Assistance for Indigenous Australians - Links to assistance schemes, employment services and community projects aimed at Indigenous people, including the Indigenous Self Employment Programme, Indigenous Employment Centres and the Indigenous Business Development Programme.

VIBE Worker - Job vacancies specifically for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people around Australia.

Not just a job - Jobs for Indigenous Australians in the Australian Public Service.

ANU – Human Resources - Recruitment for Indigenous Job Seekers  - The Australian National University is committed to further developing the Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Employment Strategy to achieve a workforce reflective of the Australian population.

Public calling - The Public calling campaign is about promoting careers in the Australian Public Service (APS) to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Indigenous Employment – Department of Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry - Indigenous employment opportunities with the Australian government, including the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.

Indigenous Stock Exchange - A national advocate and supporter of Indigenous business development. They advocate and support Indigenous business development through their trading floors in which they match Indigenous business-ready entrepreneurs to investors.

Jobjuice - For 15-19 years old who want to know their options are for the future. Indigenous Youth Employment Consultant (IYEC) are specialised staff who give advice about school, training or job seeking. Local Job Network member have information about IYEC in their areas, or call the Indigenous employment line on 1802 102 or visit www.workplace.gov.au/iyec.

Australian Film Commission - IndustryLinks - Indigenous - Indigenous media associations, distributors, media resources centres and industry initiatives.

Indigenous - Specialist Officers - Specialist Officers and Remote Visiting Teams make sure Indigenous peoples understand the services and programs Centrelink offers. Indigenous Specialist Officers also provide feedback to Centrelink management on how to improve services to Indigenous peoples.

Message Stick - Employment in the ABC - Information about the Indigenous employment program at the ABC.

National Indigenous Times jobs - Job opportunities with the National Indigenous Times newspaper.

Volunteering

Indigenous Community Volunteers - An independent, not-for-profit company that provides volunteers to work on projects in Indigenous communities in urban, rural or remote areas. The site gives information about the skills required of volunteers, current projects, volunteering opportunities and the application process for volunteers.

Volunteering Australia - Promotes volunteering within the Australian community. Using the GoVolunteer section potential volunteers can research volunteer organisations and search for volunteering opportunities within Australia by organisation, position type or location. The site also offers information on volunteer training and provides resources and skills development materials to support the volunteer sector.