Aboriginal School-Based Trainee, Aboriginal Programs and Partnerships Team

About the role

The Aboriginal Programs and Partnerships Team of the NSW Department of Customer Service is recruiting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander School-Based Trainees. You will work one day a week with the department while continuing your studies at school, earning a wage and completing a Certificate III in Business over two years. Positions are open in Parramatta or Sydney City.

Key responsibilities

• Help organise meetings and events
• Prepare documents, presentations and team resources
• Update information in spreadsheets and databases
• Assist with projects and team activities
• Manage emails and general administration tasks
• Use workplace programs such as Outlook, Word, Excel and Teams
• Learn how government teams work together to support Aboriginal employment and career opportunities

Required profile

• Currently in Year 10 and moving into Year 11 in 2027
• No previous work experience required
• Ability to write a 300-word expression of interest explaining what you bring to the role

What we offer

• A wage while you learn
• A Certificate III in Business that may contribute towards your HSC
• Support from Aboriginal mentors, workplace buddies and dedicated program coordinators
• Professional connections and a strengthened résumé

Applications close on 16 December 2026. Expressions of interest are submitted online with a copy of your résumé; the traineeship is funded through the Elsa Dixon Aboriginal Employment Grant.