Are you a First Nations student in high school or a recent school leaver?

AFL SportsReady traineeships may be the opportunity you’re looking for to start your career!

Warumilang Program – traineeships support First Nations peoples to identify meaningful employment opportunities that create rewarding experiences. The program supports First Nations peoples to thrive in their careers by bringing new perspectives, values and capabilities to the workforce.

Best of all you’ll get a First Nations mentor to support you through the program!

  • plus Created with Sketch. minus Created with Sketch. EMPLOY A TRAINEE

  • plus Created with Sketch. minus Created with Sketch. CONTACT OUR SUPPORT TEAM

    For further information or queries, please email the team at [email protected]

  • plus Created with Sketch. minus Created with Sketch. WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

    The program is open to all high school students and recent school leavers who are:

    • Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander peoples
    • At least 15 years of age
  • plus Created with Sketch. minus Created with Sketch. WHAT TYPES OF TRAINEESHIPS ARE AVAILABLE?
    Warumilang Program – traineeships support First Nations peoples to identify meaningful employment opportunities that create rewarding experiences. The program supports First Nations peoples to thrive in their careers by bringing new perspectives, values and capabilities to the workforce.
    • Full-time: 12-month placement in an organisation
    • Part-time: 2-year placement in an organisation
    • School-based: 2-year placement in an organisation working approximately one day a week (depending on your state requirement) whilst completing senior school

    We are committed to ‘closing the gap’ by offering many jobs/traineeships specifically for young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

    Our traineeships combine work with study.
    It’s the ideal mix of:

    • Practical experience in the workplace
    • Formal qualification (Certificate II-IV)

  • plus Created with Sketch. minus Created with Sketch. WHERE YOU CAN WORK AS A TRAINEE?

    As a Trainee, you’ll dive into the exciting world of work, acquiring hands-on knowledge that will make you stand out from the crowd. Whether you’re passionate about:

    • Sport and Recreation
    • Business and Administration
    • Education
    • Finance
    • Horticulture
    • Information Technology
    • Retail
    • Creative Industries
  • plus Created with Sketch. minus Created with Sketch. HOW MUCH WILL I BE PAID AS A TRAINEE?

    Trainees are paid at the National Training Wage Award.

  • plus Created with Sketch. minus Created with Sketch. MENTOR + SUPPORT

    All Trainees are assigned a Field Officer and Educator to support you throughout your 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.

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