Ya, are you an Aboriginal and /or Torres Strait Islander student moving from Year 10 into Year 11 and 12 or other pathways? We have collected some information specifically for you mob to help you try some things out or follow your path. Different programs and places require different ways for you to show them you are Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander, so we’ve included that information, too. Enjoy your journey!
Online career information resources
waranta tapilti – let’s go!
Making decisions in high school and college can be overwhelming and daunting. Recently students from Clarence High school collaborated with Tasmanian Aboriginal creatives, Bianca Templar and Kieren Lonergan to produce a video with messages for you around the theme of transition, using their cultural and community knowledge to overcome difficultires in transitional change.
Artwork from the waranta tapilti project by Clarence Highs School Students
Careerify
The good news – you’re already here! Careerify is a career information website for Years 9-12 students in Lutruwita. It’s full of activities, articles and resources to help young people make confident decisions about their future. Hear from a diverse range of successful people in Career Stories, explore various careers in the Industry Insights portal or check out what careers events are happening in your region.
Lutruwita Aboriginal programs
While challenges exist, the benefits of further education after year 12 are clear. Many further education and training courses can be completed online or part-time. You can search for TAFE, University or private college courses by study mode. See the study mode filter in The Good Universities Guide.
In fact, nothing is ever far away, which is part of the attraction of Tasmania. Our state is dotted with fascinating towns, sites and scenery.
Working on Country – Indigenous Rangers Program
If you are interested in working on and caring for Country according to traditional knowledge and cultural practices, connecting with, learning from and growing together with your Community, Ancestores and Lore, the Working on Country Indigenous Rangers Program is something you may wish to explore.
The Indigenous Rangers Program assists First Nations people in managing Country according to Traditional Owners’ objectives. Indigenous rangers use traditional knowledge and cultural practices, combined with Western science, to manage land, river and sea Country and deliver environmental, cultural, social and economic development outcomes. Funded by the Australian Government acknowledges and supports First Nations peoples’ unique, critical and continuing role in managing and protecting Australia’s natural and cultural heritage
- engaging with community and Traditional Owners to plan land and water management activities
- fire management – cultural burning and bushfire mitigation
- biodiversity conservation – habitat and threatened species management, invasive species management, freshwater and sea Country management
- strengthening First Nations language and culture
- cultural heritage protection and maintenance
- intergenerational knowledge transfer, education, training and capability development
- biosecurity monitoring
- partnerships with research, education, philanthropic and commercial organisations
- building and retaining employment in the Indigenous Land and Water Management sector.
This program is Funded by the Australian Government who acknowledge and support First Nations peoples’ unique, critical and continuing role in managing and protecting Australia’s natural and cultural heritage.
Across Tasmania four organisations are funded to provide the Indigenous Rangers Program. Positions will vary from casual, school-based traineeships, full-time traineeships, part-time and full time employment, depending on the capacity and needs of the organisation.
If you or your family are members of, or are connected to the South East Tasmanian Aboriginal Corporation (SETAC) or Melaythenner Teeackana Warrana Aboriginal Corporation (MTWAC), or if you live in the areas where these organisations operate, then you may be eligible to join the Indigenous Rangers Program.
What will I need?
The ability to show your family connection to or membership of the organisation who is running the program. You will need to meet the eligibility criteria for each individual organisation. For more information contact the organisation you are associated with.
To enquire or connect with the program contact:
- SETAC James Shaw – Working on Country Programs Manager 03 6131 4600 james.shaw@setac.org.au
- MTWAC Adam Pennington – General Manager 0439 995 690 adam.pennington@mtwac.org.au
Wave to Plate – Indigenous Skills and Employment Program
Land and Sea Aboriginal Corporation Tasmania
The LSACT Wave to Plate program gives Tasmanian Aboriginal people access to diverse range of skills and experiences in the marine industry and beyond, from obtaining boat licenses, deck hand and diving, through to seafood processing, marketing and distribution and hospitality and tourism.
The Wave to Plate program is committed to providing culturally appropriate accessibility to employment and training by providing people with transferable industry skills that support sustainable employment outcomes.
What will I need?
Ability to meet the following criteria: being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent identifying as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person being accepted as such by the community in which you live, or formerly lived.
To enquire or connect with the program contact:
Lee Archer – Program Manager 0461 489 797 lee@tasmanianaboriginalseafoods.com.au
Marnie Ritz – Employment Services Officer 0475 459 151 marnie@tasmanianaboriginalseafoods.com.au
Rosny Mob
Located at Rosny College, Rosny Mob offers a safe place for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students studying there. Rosny Mob offers:
- dedicated weekly support with the Aboriginal Education Worker via the Rosny Mob Home Group,
- The Yarning Space, which is a culturally safe space for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
- access to community events
- on Country experiences (including a camp)
- personalised advice and connections for Aboriginal programs and opportunities at Universities across Australia (including Riawunna), further education and training, and employment.
- support for Aboriginal students undertaking the Tasmanian Aboriginal Studies 2 Course at Rosny College.
What will I need?
You will need to be identified as Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander on your DECYP validation form
To enquire or connect with the program contact:
Cathy Ransom – Aboriginal Education Worker cathy.ransom@decyp.tas.gov.au 6244 9200
The Tasmanian State Service Aboriginal Employment portal
The Aboriginal Employment Portal provides access to a range of resources, advice and tools to support you to be job ready and gain employment with the Tasmanian State Service.
Who do I contact? – Apply via the portal
What will I need?
To apply for Aboriginal identified and tagged roles in the Tasmanian State Service, you are required to verify your identity as an Aboriginal person. For more information about this process, go to www.jobs.tas.gov.au/aboriginal_employment_portal/our_jobs/specific_aboriginal_jobs.
To enquire or connect with the program contact:
Higher and further education
The Riawunna Centre
Considering University study? Through the Riawunna team, you’ll find access to a vibrant community, with plenty of academic and cultural support.
The staff at the Riawunna Centre are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and understand the questions and concerns you might have about choosing a University pathway. What are do the different degree structures mean? What if I didn’t get an ATAR? Can I access Tutoring through Riawunna? Are there scholarships available to me?
The Aboriginal Student Advisers are there to give you a hand through the whole journey. There is a Riawunna Centre in the North-West, the North and South of Lutruwita.
What will I need?
The ability to meet the following criteria:
- being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent
- identifying as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person
- being accepted as such by the community in which you live, or formerly lived.
To enquire or connect with the program contact:
University of Tasmania 03 6226 2772 or email requesting an adviser to give you a ring back riawunna.admin@utas.edu.au
TasTAFE
TasTAFE offer a range of services for Aboriginal students to help with training and career goals. Aboriginal Support Officers can help you explore course information, provide enrolment advice, connect you to information along with other things you might need such as financial assistance for costs directly related to studying at TasTAFE, arranging tutorial support, or providing information about Aboriginal community events, organisations, services and contacts.
The deadly thing about all of this is that this support is provided by local Aboriginal staff who are well connected within their local communities, and who can draw on a wide range of Aboriginal and mainstream networks to provide assistance and support to Aboriginal students.
What will I need?
To apply for Aboriginal identified and tagged roles in the Tasmanian State Service, you are required to verify your identity as an Aboriginal person. For more information about this process, visit here.
To enquire or connect with the program contact:
Visit: tastafe.tas.edu.au/students/support/atsi-support
North: Alanvale Campus – Amy Whiting
Phone: 6777 2515
Email: amy.whiting@tastafe.tas.edu.au
North West: Burnie and Devonport Campus – Michelle Purdy
Phone: 6464 2048
Email: michelle.purdy@tastafe.tas.edu.au
South: Campbell Street Campus – Jan Langridge
Phone: 6165 5803
Email: jan.langridge@tastafe.tas.edu.a
Scholarships
Lutruwita
There are scholarships available specifically for Aboriginal students, such as the Alma Lily Stackhouse Scholarship and the Lucy Beeton Aboriginal Teacher Scholarship, which provide financial support for educational expenses. Visit Aboriginal Education Services or email aboriginal.education@decyp.tas.gov.au.
National
Apprenticeships and Traineeships
An apprenticeship or traineeship may give your future career a boost in the right direction. They can be full-time, part-time, or school-based. The ApTSL program offers a pathway that combines paid employment and on-the-job training. It allows students in Years 9-12 to combine school, work, and training to achieve a nationally recognised qualification.
To enquire or connect with the program contact:
Visit the apprenticeships website or contact asba.admin@decyp.tas.gov.au
National Programs
Warumilang
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The Warumilang Program is AFL SportsReady’s dedicated Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Program, whichs assists First Nations peoples to access tailored employment and training pathways that aim to provide opportunities for First Nations peoples to thrive and be successful.
Warumilang provides progressive opportunities across a range of industries to support First Nations (that’s you!)peoples starting their careers with dynamic skills, qualifications, and experience. They’ve got dedicated Field Officers, a First Nations Mentor and a teacher to work through the Traineeship with you.
What will I need?
- The ability to meet the following criteria:
- being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent
- identifying as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person
- being accepted as such by the community in which you live, or formerly lived.
To enquire or connect with the program contact:
You can express your interest in a traineehip with AFL SportsReady by filling out this Expression of Interest form, or call the Hobart office on 03 8532 7200 or email them on info@aflsportsready.com.au
Career Trackers
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The CareerTrackers High School Program was established to accelerate First Nations students’ high school completion, university enrolment and participation in successive internship opportunities in our University Program.
The High School Program recruits students in Year 9, 10, 11 and 12 and provides participants with training, coaching and exposure to pathways into higher education and professional employment. The final stage of the Program is an internship that provides Year 12 students interested in a degree of STEM, Business or Law with four weeks of paid employment, leadership development and access to a network of First Nations role-models prior to arriving on campus for Day 1 of University.
What will I need?
To be eligible for the program, you need to be Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, studying at high school or university, and making continuous progress towards completion of your studies. We currently support students across all years of study and a wide range of degrees.
To enquire or connect with the program contact:
Contact via the website
Australian Government Indigenous Apprenticeships Program
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Supported by mentors and buddies who help you navigate “the system” the IAP provides you with opportunities to secure a permanent, full-time, entry-level job in government, with job security and a competitive salary as well as on the job training towards a nationally recognised certificate or diploma qualification, and a career in the Australian Public Service.
Roles span administration, policy and program development, service delivery, finance, human resources and information technology. If you are looking for a career in corporate, generally office based work, this is a great place to start! For more information and to hear from past apprentices go here.
What will I need?
You will need to Confirm your heritage. You can confirm your heritage with either a:
- statutory declaration.
- letter from an Indigenous organisation or Community Elder
ADF Careers
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ADF Careers offer rewarding work, financial security, and personal growth. Get ready to grow professionally and personally, make lifelong friends, and learn new skills to help you and your community. As well as career assistance and mentoring from other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander serving personnel, they offer an All Services six week Indigenous Pre-Recruit Program, which gives you the opportunity to experience military life and be given some fitness pre-conditioning and skills to set you up for success in your future military career, a 21 week paid Navy Indigenous Development Program and a 17 week paid Army Indigenous Development Program.
What will I need?
- The ability to meet the following criteria:
- being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent
- identifying as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person
- being accepted as such by the community in which you live, or formerly lived.
To enquire or connect with the program contact:
Visit the website or call 131 901
Generation Australia
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Are you a techie, or wannabe techie? Are you self motivated? This may be the program for you!
Generation Australia is offering a free, completely on-line 14 weeks (plus 1 week pre-program) part time Web Development Course. With access to a First Nations mentor and support to identify employment opportunities at the end of the program, working closely with our First Nations Industry Engagement Manager, you could become a Junior Front-End Web Developer, Junior Software Engineer, Technology Associate/Consultant, Test Analyst / Test Engineer or an IT Support Technician! For more information, click below.
To enquire or connect with the program contact:
Indigenous Employment Australia
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Offering traineeships and full time roles for year 12 leavers.
To enquire or connect with the program contact:
University Programs
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Universities across Australia host fully funded programs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in grades 9-12. They usually fund travel, accommodation and expenses for the programs, but it is best to thoroughly check each individual program to be sure. Here are some of the offerings:
