NSW Aboriginal Employment Initiaves

The NSW department of employment has confirmed its stance on how it values the unique skills, experience and knowledge Aboriginal and Torres Straits Islander peoples have to offer, and are encouraging careers within the government and  working to ensure Aboriginal peoples play an increasing role in the education and training of young Australians.

There are a wide range of opportunities for Aboriginal peoples to work in NSW schools, TAFEs, in the regional and state offices and within NSW senior executive service.

The NSW department currently have two types of jobs; those for identified Aboriginal peoples, and mainstream positions open to all candidates.

If a job you interested in applying for has been advertised as an Aboriginal position you will need to inform the appropriate authorities about your Aboriginality.

There are three things which are important:

• Being of Aboriginal descent

• Identifying as an Aboriginal person

• Being accepted by the Aboriginal community as an Aboriginal person

Further to this initiative, the NSW Government aims to ensure all four year olds, including those in remote communities, have access to a preschool program by 2013, with more Aboriginal people participating in and completing Vocational Education and Training courses at higher qualification levels.

The 2008 achievement gap in reading and numeracy between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal students was reduced by 50 percent by 2012, and it's hoped all but eliminated by 2016.

For More Information Visit : www.det.nsw.edu.au