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• EMPLOY A CADET

  BECOME A PARTNER

• CONTACT OUR SUPPORT TEAM

  For further information or queries, please email the team at firstnationsjobs@aflsportsready.com.au

• Intake form
  2026 Cadetship Expression of Interest Form

  We invite you to express your interest in the Cadetship program. Your detailed responses will help the team identify individuals who align with the eligibility (as listed above). Please provide as much information as possible to ensure your consideration for upcoming opportunities. We appreciate your time and look forward to reviewing your submission.

  Do you identify as an Indigenous Australian? * Do you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander?AboriginalTorres Strait IslanderBothNo Do you identify as an Indigenous Australian?

  Applicants for the Cadetship Program must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent.

  Are you an Australian resident? * Are you an Australian resident?YesNoI don't know

  Are you currently enrolled in university? * Are you currently enrolled in university?YesNoI don't know

  Are you enrolled in a full time capacity? (On campus or Online) * Are you enrolled in a full time capacity? (On campus or Online)Yes, OnlineYes, on CampusYes, Both Online and on CampusNoI don't know

  What Undergraduate degree are you enrolled in? *

  Name of University (and Campus) *

  Have you previously completed an Undergraduate degree? * Have you previously completed an Undergraduate degree?YesNoI don't know

  Opportunities are available to applicants currently enrolled in an Australian undergraduate course.

  Have you previously completed a Cadetship? * Have you previously completed a Cadetship?YesNoI don't know

  Opportunities suited for applicants who are working to complete an undergraduate degree.

  Which industry would you like to do your placement in? *

  How did you find out about Cadetships? * How did you find out about Cadetships?Google searchSocial MediaFriend/ FamilyYoutubeLinkedInSeekFriend / FamilyUniversityExpo / EventAFL SportsReady Email

  First Name *

  Surname *

  Email *

  Phone *

  Suburb *

  State * Select a stateNSWNTQLDSATASVICWAACT

  Postcode

  Captcha

  Submit

  If you are human, leave this field blank.

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Calling all Indigenous university students: get a head start in your career with a Cadetship

Our Indigenous Cadetship program provides practical, paid industry experience that develops essential workplace skills, giving you a head start in your career while receiving support from our Indigenous mentors!

Any course. Any field. We’ve got you covered.

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• WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

  To apply for a Cadetship, applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:

  • Be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent
  • Identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
  • Be accepted as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander in the community in which they live or have lived
  • Be enrolled for full-time study (defined as at least 75% of the full-time study load) at a university located in Australia
  • Be enrolled in their first undergraduate degree course
  • Be studying full time (unless in your final year of study)
  • Be an Australian resident
• WHO IS NOT ELIGIBLE?

  Applicants are not eligible for a Cadetship if they:

  • Have previously completed a Cadetship
  • Had a previous Cadetship terminated
  • Are studying part-time (unless in their final year or semester of study)
  • Are studying for 12 months or less (unless in the final year of study)
  • Are studying for one (1) semester or less
  • Have already completed an undergraduate degree
  • Are undertaking a foundation or bridging course
  • Are undertaking study overseas that is not part of their Australian university enrollment
  • Propose to defer any part of their study
  • Take longer to complete a degree than normal.

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The Cadetship Program assists Indigenous Australians in ensuring their success in completing studies and gaining practical work experience that develops essential workplace skills in their chosen field.

AFL SportsReady’s Cadetship Program is a Commonwealth-funded initiative aimed at providing support to Indigenous Australians studying at a university full-time.

The Cadetship Program offers students 50 days paid employment per calendar year, in a role related to their field of study. This allows students to gain professional employment experience alongside their studies and provides employers with knowledgeable and eager individuals passionate about their industry, building the next generation of Indigenous professionals.

• MENTORS

  

  Indigenous Australians can face many challenges at the beginning and throughout their career journey. To help mitigate any difficulties, we provide all our Indigenous Cadets with AN INDIGENOUS MENTOR that provides personal, cultural and career pathway support.

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FAQ’s

• What financial support is provided?

  Study Allowance up to $6,815 and Book Allowance of $524; per semester. Additionally, Cadets benefit from paid employment with their industry employer.

• How does the Cadetship program contribute to career development?

  The program is designed to provide hands-on experience, mentorship and networking opportunities to help cadets develop valuable skills and make informed decisions about their career paths. Many former cadets have gone on to secure full-time positions with their employers.

• How much paid industry employment is guaranteed?

  Cadets are guaranteed 50 days of paid employment per calendar year as part of their Cadetship.

• What is AFL SportsReady’s role in the Indigenous Cadetship Program?

  AFL SportsReady administers the cadetship program on behalf of the National Indigenous Australians Agency. It is our role to check candidate’s eligibility for the Cadetship program, match them with a suitable employer and pay the study and book allowance.

• Can I receive Abstudy while on the Cadetship program?

  Please contact Services Australia directly to discuss your personal circumstances to see how your earnings from the program may impact your Services Australia payments.

 

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AFL SportsReady acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the original custodians of this land and pays its respects to all First Nations peoples. We acknowledge the spiritual, physical and cultural connection Indigenous peoples have with country as the first people of the land.