Indigenous Services Team

ETC’s Indigenous Services Team provides wrap-around support services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job seekers, employers and the local community

Are you Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and looking for a job, or need more training to increase your employment opportunities or enhance your career?

The Indigenous Services Team aims to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to find work or improve their current job situation.

ETC’s Indigenous Employment Officers have strong connections in the local community. They will listen and support you in achieving your goals.

The Indigenous Services Team is culturally appropriate and we’re passionate about working with local Mob.

Support from the Indigenous Services Team

Are you looking to have a yarn to someone about your career goals? We have Indigenous Employment Advisor’s in each of our operating regions that can assist you and guide you during your journey to employment.

Check out our locations >>

Our Indigenous Employment Team focus on getting out and about in the community, to network, support local events and build connections with employers and other local Indigenous service providers. These connections create opportunities for our customers, and help to link job seekers with the right jobs. 

We support you every step of the way and we understand that everyone’s journey is different, which is why we provide individualised support and assistance to each of our customers.

• We will help you to build a strong and relevant Resume
• Coach you in interview techniques
• Provide support at all stages of your job search
• Group information sessions
• Offer on-the-job mentoring to support you in your new position
• Provide training opportunities
• And continue to support you following your placement into employment

Contact your local Indigenous Employment Advisor:

• Mid North Coast NSW – Aunty Jennie Rosser & Tracy Pocock
• Somerset (Caboolture to Nundah) – Diane Law
• Gold Coast / Wivenhoe – Ray Garrett

Interested in starting a career with ETC? Check out our Careers at ETC page!

ETC’s Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP)

ETC is committed to promoting reconciliation throughout our services and the ways we engage with the community.

We are passionate about embracing the three key RAP values of Respect, Opportunities and Relationships for everyone who engages with ETC regardless of their race, religion or socio-economic background.

Through our RAP we undertake practical actions to:

• Achieve stronger engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
• Support and recognise their strengths, skills and contribution to ETC and our wider communities
• Help create strong, inclusive and sustainable communities.

You can read ETC’s Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan >>

Partnerships with employers

Voyages – Ayers Rock resort careers

The unique training, working and residential program supports trainees to participate in the local community, learn life skills and build a solid foundation for their future career. It includes accommodation and a dedicated residential and training team on location. Learn more about Voyages >>

Good News Stories

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  ETC Announces Recipients of 2024 First Nations Scholarship
  The First Nations Scholarship supports ETC’s vision in Closing the Gap We are thrilled to announce the recipients of our prestigious First Nations Scholarship for 2024! Now in its second year, this scholarship program is dedicated to… Read more: ETC Announces Recipients of 2024 First Nations Scholarship
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  Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Outcomes 2022-2023
  We are proud to release ETC’s annual 2022/2023 statistics for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander outcomes! During the 2022-2023 financial year, ETC saw some strong Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander outcomes. We are proud to… Read more: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Outcomes 2022-2023
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  Meet the recipients of ETC’s First Nations Scholarships
  Three inspiring First Nations Peoples awarded scholarships Earlier this year, we announced our First Nations Scholarship program, which would fund three deserving recipients with $2,500 each. The program removes barriers from deserving individuals so they… Read more: Meet the recipients of ETC’s First Nations Scholarships
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  Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Outcomes 2021-2022
  We are proud to release ETC’s annual 2021/2022 statistics for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander outcomes! ETC has a strong reputation of investing in programs which had seen positive training and employment outcomes for Aboriginal… Read more: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Outcomes 2021-2022
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  ETC supports Aboriginal woman to follow her passion
  Before COVID-19 Aunty Kali was working casually on weekends at her local markets – this was until the pandemic caused her hours to become scarce. Unfortunately, this meant the owners couldn’t afford to keep her… Read more: ETC supports Aboriginal woman to follow her passion
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  Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Outcomes 2020-2021
  We are proud to release ETC’s annual 2020/2021 statistics for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander outcomes in time for NAIDOC Week. ETC has a strong reputation of investing in programs which had seen positive training… Read more: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Outcomes 2020-2021

Are you an employer looking to diversify your workplace with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workers? Visit our employer page for more information on how we can support you >>