• SCHOOL-BASED TRAINEESHIP

  For students looking to gain hands-on experience while completing school. A great option for organisations wanting to build local connections and develop future talent early.

   

• TRAINEESHIPS

  Ideal for workplaces seeking early-career talent. Trainees earn a wage while completing a nationally recognised qualification and receiving ongoing support from AFL SportsReady.

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• CADETSHIPS

  The First Nations Cadetship Program supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander university students throughout their degree by providing paid work experience in their chosen field.

  The only cost to the host organisation is the cadet’s wage, there are no administration or program fees to partner with AFL SportsReady.

  Cadetship Program requirements:

  • Provide a minimum of 50 days of work placement per academic year

  • Offer placement for at least 12 months (ideally for the duration of the student’s degree)

  • Submit a quarterly progress update on the cadet’s attendance, performance and development

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Why Choose a Young First Nations Person?

Hiring a young First Nations person brings diverse perspectives, cultural insights and fresh ideas to your workplace. Beyond enriching your team’s dynamics, you’ll also contribute to reconciliation efforts and create meaningful opportunities for Indigenous youth in your community.

• ATTRACTING AND RECRUITING TALENT
  • We use culturally safe recruitment practices to attract First Nations applicants.
  • Our screening process ensures a good match between candidates and opportunities.
• SUPPORTING SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES

  All Trainees are assigned a Field Officer and Educator to support them throughout their traineeship.

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

Industries We Partner With

AFL SportsReady collaborates with a wide range of industries, including:

• AFL

  Nurturing the next generation of sports management and community engagement professionals.

• Banks

  Developing future leaders in finance and customer service.

• Councils and Government

  Supporting careers in public service and community development.

• Schools

  Facilitating pathways into education and youth development roles.

• Creative Industries

  Fostering creativity and innovation in arts, media, and design.

Register Your Interest

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 First Nations peoples have with country as the first people of the land.