Rio Tinto First Nations Cadetship (WA)

Warumilang, in partnership with Rio Tinto is seeking applicants for their First Nations Cadetship Programme.
The Rio Tinto Cadetship Programme supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to complete their undergraduate degree, and gain professional work experience within the organisation. Cadets are provided with a study allowance, and 12 weeks of paid work as part of the programme.

We are seeking applications from students in the following fields:

Engineering & Mathematics:

Chemical, civil, control systems, electrical, geotechnical, mechanical, mechatronic, metallurgy, reliability and asset management, mining, data science and software engineering.

Science:

Geology, geoscience, hydrology, hydrogeology, earth sciences, surveying, ecology, archaeology, anthropology, occupational health and safety (risk), psychology (human factors).

Business:

Accounting, business, finance, economics, management, human resource management, communications, supply chain management

Benefits:

Professional and practical paid industry experience
Opportunities to establish an industry network
Access to an Aboriginal and/ or Torres Strait Islander mentor
Cadets receives up to $16,000 per year in Study/Book allowance fortnightly payments.

Am I eligible?

Positions are open to students all around Australia. To be considered for a Cadetship you must meet the following criteria:

Be of Aboriginal Australian and/or Torres Strait Islander descent
Identify as an Aboriginal Australian and/or Torres Strait Islander
Be accepted as an Aboriginal Australian 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) occurring on campus at a university located in Australia
Be enrolled in their first undergraduate degree course
Be an Australian resident

Only Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are eligible to apply for this position. This action constitutes an equal opportunity measure by virtue of section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA).

How to apply

Please complete the form below to submit your application.

To find out more, please contact The Warumilang Team at AFL SportsReady: [email protected]

Cadetship Application Form 2024

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 a First Nations Australian? Do you identify as a First Nations Australian?

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

Are you an Australian resident? *

Are you currently enrolled in university? *

Are you enrolled in a full time capacity? (On campus or Online) *

Name of University (and Campus) *

Have you previously completed an Undergraduate degree? *

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

Have you previously completed a Cadetship? *

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

Which organisation would you like to do your placement at?

How did you find out about Cadetships? *

First Name *

Surname *

Email *

Phone *

Suburb *

State *

Postcode

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Rio Tinto First Nations Cadetship (WA)

Rio Tinto First Nations Cadetship (WA)

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