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Aboriginal Cadetship Program 2016
Government of Western AustraliaDepartment for Child Protection and Family Support
A deadly opportunity for Aboriginal university students
Am I eligible to apply for the Aboriginal Cadetship Program?
To be eligible to apply, you must:
• be studying a Bachelor degree in a Social Work, Psychology (4 year) or other relevant humanservicesfield;
• bestudyingfulltimeatauniversitylocatedwithinWesternAustralia;
• identifyasanAustralianAboriginalperson;and
• be accepted as such by the community in which you live, or have lived.
Our mission is to protect and care for children, and support people at risk of crisis. Our major focus is on meeting the needs of
vulnerable children and families.
What are the benefits of joining the Program?
• Study allowance of $600 per fortnight (pre-tax) during your 40 week period of study.
• A 12 week supervised paid work experience placement per year.
• $500 per semester towards books and equipment.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Possibility of part time work during the university semester.
• Discover specialised career pathways with the Department.
You will be supported by a whole team of staff within the Department who will provide guidance, advice and encouragement throughout the Program.
Are my course fees paid for under the Program?
No, course fees are not included. Please speak to your University about other sources offinancialassistance.
Where can I get more information?
• Jobs WA Website:
Visit www.jobs.wa.gov.au and search for position number CP7186. The advertisement will give you all the information you need about how to apply.
• Indigenous Cadetship Support (ICS) Website:
Visit www.ics.deewr.gov.au and register as a cadet with ICS. ICS contributes funding towards this Program.
• Contact Us:
Rina Turner, Workforce Strategy Coordinator
Phone: (08) 9222 2779
Email: [email protected]
How can I prepare for my application?
You can start preparing by:
• Updating your resume.
• Getting together examples of your skills, knowledge and experience.
• Gatheringcopiesofyourtranscriptsofresultsandconfirmationoffulltimeenrolment.
• ObtainingaCertificateofAboriginaldescent.
What is the process after I submit my application?
1. Applicants are shortlisted and invited to attend an interview.
2. Don’t stress about the interview! Remember you can also ask us questions.
3. Refereesarecontactedandthefinalselectionsaremade.
4. All applicants will receive the outcome in writing.
5. New cadets will start in December 2016!
“Aboriginal business is everyone’s business.”
Our workforce is committed to working effectively with Aboriginal children, families and communities, as well as within our teams. To achieve this, we aim to attract Aboriginal people to the workforce, and invest in the support and development for our people to have a successful career with the Department.
The Indigenous Cadetship Support (ICS) program is partly funded by the Commonwealth Government Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet
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