This is a 20 week employment program for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander job seekers.
The program offers an introduction to working in the Northern Territory (NT) Government for those who are wanting to begin a career in the public sector.
You will complete a Certificate II in Workplace Skills, a nationally recognised qualification, as well as complete work experience in a NT Government agency.
You will receive
- Traineeship fortnightly salary approximately between $770 - $1,560 before tax for the duration of the 20-week program.
- Hands on work experience in a government department.
- Nationally recognised qualification completed through Charles Darwin University.
- Mentoring and support.
- Personal and professional development.
- Suite of additional training to support you to kick-off your career in government.
- Access to NT Government employment conditions including leave provisions and superannuation contributions.
After successful completion, you have opportunities for further traineeship in a specialised field or employment with the NT Government.
Eligibility participants are proudly supported by Department of Education and Training’s User Choice Funding.
Program dates
- Darwin program is from July to December 2025
You can submit your expression of interest year-round.
We will contact you when applications open.
Success stories
Jesse
Jesse applied for the Aboriginal Employment Program for several reasons. After applying for many entry level jobs, with not much success, she saw the vacancy advertisement for the Aboriginal Employment Program, and asked herself, “What do I have to lose?”
Ryan
Thinking it would be a good 'kick start to adult life and my working career, and a possibility of landing a full-time job in the NT Government', Ryan applied for the Aboriginal Employment Program.
Who can apply
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people who:
- are living in the region where the program is held
- have basic computer skills
- have good written and verbal communication skills
- have a licence and transport or access public transport
- must have the ability to obtain a Working with Children (Ochre) card and complete a criminal history check
- must not hold the same or higher level qualification than what is being completed in the traineeship.
Diversity and inclusion
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders and Peoples with disabilities.
We work with agencies to support increased participation in our programs as per the commitments outlined in the:
How to apply
Applications will open from February to March 2025.
Apply on the Careers in Government website:
Find the program details by searching 'Aboriginal Employment'.
With your application include:
- your resume
- 2 current referees
- your most recent school results
- any previous qualifications you have completed
- statutory declaration of eligibility for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
- confirmation of Aboriginality from an appropriate community organisation (or provide proof of application before you start the program).
Application stages
Your application will go through a staged process when being considered for a program.
There are 4 stages applicants go through before being placed on a program.
