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Indigenous Australians
Indigenous job seekers

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Indigenous job seekers

If you’re searching for a job, there’s lots of help at hand. Below are some of the programs and services available to Indigenous job seekers.

MARVIN:

Information about MARVIN and how it can be used to assist Indigenous Australians become employed or start their own business.

Community Development Employment Projects (CDEP):

See details of the CDEP program, or phone 1802 102.

Indigenous Business Development Programme (IBDP):

Talk to IBDP Economic Development Officers in Indigenous Coordination Centres around Australia.

Job Network:

To find your local Job Network member , go to your nearest Centrelink office or call 1802 102.

Structured Training and Employment Projects (STEP):

Talk to your local CDEP about Structured Training and Employment Projects vacancies.

Publications for Indigenous job seekers:

Getting a Job in the Australian Public Service (PDF 554KB) - a booklet on how to apply for jobs in the APS written specially for Indigenous job seekers.
Not Just a Job (PDF 2MB) -booklet that profiles 19 Indigenous APS employees talking about their experiences of working in the APS.

Success story:

jobseeker brochure Christine is a mother of two who worked in cafes and restaurants for years before she had kids. Through the STEP project Christine is getting some recognised management training while she learns on the job.

Read all about Christine in our job seeker success story online or in our job seeker brochure (PDF 557KB) .

For more information on programs or services ask your local Centrelink office or call 1802 102.

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