Indigenous Cadetship Opportunities
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Indigenous Business Australia (IBA) provides practical work experience for Indigenous university students, particularly those studying accounting, finance, law or business, to complement their tertiary studies.
Are you eligible?
To be eligible for a cadetship with IBA, you must be:
- of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent
- enrolled in fulltime university studies
- an Australian resident.
Who is IBA?
Indigenous Business Australia is a progressive, commercially focused organisation that promotes and encourages economic independence for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
IBA employs more than 250 people from diverse cultural backgrounds and demographics. Interest and/or experience in the banking and finance sector, policy development and corporate services is often an advantage for a cadetship in IBA, while all positions require a strong customer service focus and compliance with IBA’s Code of Conduct.
IBA supports the employment, retention and advancement of Indigenous Australians in its work force. At present, approximately one quarter of IBA’s employees are Indigenous.
What are some of the benefits of a cadetship with IBA?
IBA cadets are given opporunities to develop their tertiary studies within a work environment, and gain valuable experience for a career in IBA or elsewhere.
Cadets are eligible for financial assistance including:
- up to $1000 each year for books and equipment
- study allowance
- regular payments for the twelve weeks of work experience
- travel and accommodation assistance in certain circumstances.
How do you apply?
To apply for a cadetship with IBA you can either:
- participate in the Australian Public Service Commission (APSC) cadet recruitment activities (external website, new window) or
- nominate IBA as your preferred employer when you register your details at Indigenous Cadetship Support (external website, new window) (ICS), and then email IBA’s HR unit to advise us of your registration with ICS.
For more information
Contact IBA’s HR unit by email or phone 02 6121 2706.
Download the Indigenous Cadetship Opportunities fact sheet (PDF 302KB, new window).