A career in the Private Sector
Many companies in the private sector have identified specific strategies to ensure better representation of Indigenous Australians in their workforce. Many large companies offer Indigenous cadetships and graduate recruitment policies. Details about a company’s commitment to Indigenous recruitment, and how to apply, are often available on the company website.
QANTAS is one example of a company operating in the Private Sector with a clear policy and history of Indigenous recruitment.
The Indigenous Employment Policy of the Australian Federal Government focuses on creating opportunities for Indigenous people in the private sector and provides a flexible package of assistance. For more detail go to:
http://www.workplace.gov.au/Indigenous
Opportunities in the Private Sector are regularly seen the media and/or through recruitment agencies so you will need to regularly check newspapers and online job services such as Seek and CareerOne.