First Nations Opportunities
Murdoch Indigenous Engineering Scholarship
Murdoch University Indigenous Engineering Pathway Scholarship is for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students seeking to access engineering study or careers via the Bachelor of Engineering Technology.
Applications close 7 March. Find details HERE.
8 November Madalah Community Event
You are invited to the 2026 Madalah Community Day!
This is a FREE event and will be held on Sunday the 8th of November from 1pm-5pm, at the Trinity Playing Fields, 6 Elderfield Rd, Waterford, WA, 6152.
PLEASE REGISTER FOR YOUR FREE TICKET SO THEY CAN CATER FOR THE BBQ.
Register HERE.
Centre for Aboriginal Studies – Admissions Workshops
The Centre for Aboriginal Studies at Curtin University is running Admissions Workshops in October and November 2026 for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students interested in enabling or undergraduate study in 2027.
Workshops will be held across Perth, Bunbury, Albany, Geraldton, Kalgoorlie, Broome, Karratha, Kununurra, Darwin, Townsville and Brisbane. Students can also learn about available support, including Indigenous Tutorial Assistance Scheme (ITAS) tutoring, Deadly Mentoring, Aboriginal Counselling and ABSTUDY-related financial assistance.
Express Interest HERE.
Young Indigenous Women’s STEM Academy
The Young Indigenous Women’s STEM Academy is currently seeking applications from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander young women in Years 11 & 12 who are interested in pursuing STEM tertiary pathways. Learn more
Applications Open: Semester 1, 2027 Electrotechnology (Wind Power) and Engineering Foundations (Jewelry)
For Semester 1, 2027, NM TAFE Kooma Birdal is offering two pre-apprenticeship pathways:
⚡ Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start) – Wind Power 📍 Midland campus
💎 Certificate II in Engineering Foundations – Jewellery 📍 Northbridge campus
What makes Koomba Birdal different? ✨
🖤 No minimum academic entry requirements
🖤 Access to Aboriginal Mentors and Career Advisors
🖤 Additional support throughout the program
🖤 Opportunities to build confidence, skills and industry connections Eligibility: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples aged 15 or older by 31 January 2027. There is no upper age limit!
For more information go HERE.
Synergy Aboriginal Traineeship Program 2027
Applications are now open for Synergy's Aboriginal Traineeship Program 2027.
This paid 12-month traineeship offers Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples the opportunity to gain workplace experience while completing a Certificate III in Business, with ongoing mentoring and support throughout the program.
Key details:
- 5 positions available
- Starts February 2027
- Based in Perth (Central Park)
- Certificate III in Business
Paid traineeship with professional development
Apply now: https://www.synergy.net.au/Careers https://au.seek.com/job/95053554
Jobs and Skills WA Jobs Board
Many Aboriginal organisations are advertising on the Jobs and Skills WA Jobs Board. You can search by location.
Check it out HERE.
National Indigenous Australian Agency Grants
A new grant opportunity under the Remote Jobs and Economic Development (RJED) Program is expected to open between November 2026 and March 2027.
It is available to eligible employers across all Remote Australia Employment Service (RAES)
regions, the grants will support the creation of new jobs in remote communities. Funding may also be accessed through the Community Jobs and Business Fund (CJBF) to assist with employment-related costs such as mentoring, supervision, equipment, uniforms and minor capital works.
Employers are encouraged to monitor GrantConnect for further details.