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Aboriginal employment
We commit to creating a diverse and inclusive culture. Everyone should feel valued and respected.
Our Reconciliation Action Plan prioritises representation of Aboriginal people across our workforce. The lived experience and cultural competency of Aboriginal people is highly valued.
What you will receive
Our programs build capability, confidence and resilience. We want to partner with you to achieve your career and professional development goals. To do this, we offer:
- mentoring and support from consultants in our Aboriginal Employment team
- ongoing employment, where available
- involvement in our Aboriginal Staff Summit
- study leave
- cultural leave
- flexible work options.
Joining us means your career and professional development pathways could be endless.
Explore our programs
Find a program that's best for your career stage.
- Aboriginal graduate and intern programs
Start your career journey through our Aboriginal entry-level programs where you will get mentorship and support.
- Aboriginal traineeship
Achieve a Certificate III level qualification while building a public sector career.
- Walpaara Anpa Award
Earn a free laptop to use while you finish secondary school. Your academic success and consistency is the key.
Support and other opportunities
- Application assistance for Aboriginal employment
Find out how you can get general and specialist support and advice for your submission.
- Subscribe for updates
Sign up to learn about entry-level job opportunities and when they open.
- OCPSE's Aboriginal Employment Register
Register to be considered for vacancies across the broader public sector. Revisit your registration regularly to keep your résumé current.
Who can apply
The term 'Aboriginal' is inclusive of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Only people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent may apply for the programs above. This follows section 56(2) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA).