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Jobfind opens doors in Kuranda
An employment agency in Kuranda, Far North Queensland recently began a Sports and Recreation course
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Considering a Public Service career?
Working for the Australian Government is proving to be the right career choice for both a university graduate and two former trainees. Sarah Richards from the Wongaibon people and Tegan Curtis from the Tjapukai people, entered the Australian Public Service (APS) through the Indigenous Australian Public Service Pathways Programs. Sarah, a former accounting graduate, is […]
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On the job
Ninety nine Indigenous students from across Australia converged on Canberra for one week during September to participate in the 2012 Learn Earn Legend! Work exposure with government program, now in its third year. The senior students ranging in age from 16 to 18 years were selected through an expression of interest process at their schools. The […]
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Making a difference
Kyly Mills is a young Aboriginal student who is passionate about improving the health outcomes for Indigenous communities. This desire has led Kylie to pursuing a career in the public health sector, with a focus on Indigenous women. A Kamilaroi woman whose family originated in the Moree area, Kyly is a third year Bachelor of […]
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Training boost for nursing students
The TAFE NSW New England Institute located in Tamworth, New South Wales, is using new online technology to help fast-track the education and improve employment opportunities of Aboriginal students who want to work in their local communities. The Tamworth region is currently experiencing a skills shortage of enrolled nurses and the E-Skills for Enrolled Nurses […]
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Career head start
More school-based automotive apprenticeships will be on offer this year for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders thanks to a partnership between the Aboriginal Employment Strategy (AES) and K-Mart Tyre and Auto Services (KTAS). The partnership will develop 14 school based automotive apprenticeships across NSW, Queensland, Victoria, Northern Territory and Western Australia. The AES is an […]
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Breaking through barriers
Australia’s first Aboriginal pharmacist Faye McMillan is passionate about the opportunities education can offer Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people. Faye, a Wiradjuri woman from Trangie NSW, was among the first graduates to receive a Bachelor of Pharmacy degree from Charles Sturt University (CSU) in 2001. “I came to university as a mature age […]
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In the big league
A young lady who enjoys organising social events and who loves rugby league has been able to blend these two passions into a career by landing a traineeship with the NRL. Tanika Perry, from the mid-north coast of NSW, is now a trainee in events management with the NRL. She is working with the NRL […]
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Top marks
Two Aboriginal women are proving that all you need is a good idea and the guts to go after it to realise your dreams. They have launched a fashion label called Deadly Divas Clothing that incorporates Aboriginal designs into contemporary clothing and they are proving that Aboriginal style can be “divalicious.” Young Indigenous lawyer Stephanie […]
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Brian Dowd
MY NAME IS… Brian Dowd. MY POSITION IS… Business owner and founder of Black on Track, a program that won the 2011 Deadly Award for Outstanding Achievement in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment. MY MOB IS… the Gamilaroi Nation from northwest NSW in a place called Coonabarabran. I LIVE IN… Newcastle, NSW, though my […]
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Bright Spark
At the Australian Training Awards held in Brisbane, Joshua Toomey took home the Student of the Year award in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Award category. Joshua completed his Certificate III Electricity Supply Industry – Distribution (Power Line) and is proud to be a qualified tradesman now. However, finishing his studies was not always […]
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Growth in Indigenous employment
Employment among Indigenous people has risen dramatically over the last 14 years, according to a new study. The Sydney Morning Herald reported the rise, which was detailed at the Australian Social Policy Conference at the University of NSW last week. Employment among Indigenous women aged 18 to 64 rose by 19% between 1994 and 2008, […]
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Jobs For The Mob
Vibe Worker is a new job search engine specifically for Indigenous Australian job seekers, and employers seeking Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff. For more info, to register as a job seeker or to advertise a position call 1800 623 430. You can use Vibe Worker to search hundreds of vacancies from employers seeking Indigenous […]
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John Paul Janke
Who’s Who Worker Profile: John Paul Janke John Janke was the first Aboriginal student to graduate from Year 12 at his high school. Since then he has gone from strength to strength. Originally from Cairns, John moved to Canberra where he worked as a public affairs officer with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission […]
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How to post a job on Vibe Worker
To advertise a job on Vibe Worker, first you must register a Vibe Account. You can go to our registration page by clicking here. After registering a new account, or logging in with a pre-existing account, you will then be taken to the Member Home page which allows you to view or modify your members […]
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A positive Attitude
Looking for a job requires a positive attitude. A positive attitude leads to positive planning. A positive attitude means: Determining the kind of work you want and are qualified to do before you start. Planning your job search systematically. Collecting and collating all the information about yourself and ensuring that it is seen by prospective […]
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