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Aboriginal Traineeship Program
Are you an Aboriginal person who has just finished school or are looking for a career change?
Join our Aboriginal Traineeship Program to gain a Certificate III qualification while working with us.
After completing this program an ongoing position may be available.
Eligibility criteria
You must be an Aboriginal person aged 17 or older. We also encourage mature age jobseekers to apply.
You must not have previously worked in the public sector.
If you have completed a traineeship outside of the South Australian public sector, you may be eligible if the traineeship you completed is at a lower level.
About the program
While completing this full-time 18-month program, you will:
- work in a range of administration or project support roles
- be paid
- complete a Certificate III level qualification
- be supported to succeed through on and off the job training
- gain valuable experience working within a government department
- work on projects that provide value to our state
- collaborate with future-focused professionals.
Trainees will spend one day a week completing their Certificate III over 18 months.
Who we’re looking for
We are looking for jobseekers who are keen to build their skills, knowledge and capabilities. We offer structured learning and paid employment to achieve a nationally recognised qualification.
You’ll need to be:
- a team player ready to embrace our values and commitment to safety
- someone who can build relationships
- motivated, accountable and keen to use your initiative
- ready for a challenge.
Hear from your potential colleagues
This video features two of our Aboriginal staff members:
- Anthony St Clair, Project Officer, started with us as a trainee. Hear his encouragement to go out of your comfort zone and take on new opportunities.
- Vonda Last, Senior Cultural Consultant, shares information about our Aboriginal Graduate Program, Traineeships and Aboriginal Staff Summit.
OCPSE Aboriginal Employment Register
We encourage you to register on the Office of the Commissioner for Public Sector Employment (OCPSE)’s Aboriginal Employment Register.
Doing this means you’ll be considered for public sector job vacancies as they become available.
Regularly revisit your registration to keep your resume current.
Acknowledgement
The term “Aboriginal” is inclusive of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Contact us
Aboriginal Employment team
Email: DIT.AboriginalEmployment@sa.gov.au
Call: 7133 1796