Indigenous Opportunities

Aboriginal Police Cadets

Am I Eligible?

Aged between 17 and 25 years of age and identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. 

Please note, applicants can apply at 16, however must be 17 years old upon selection to a Cadet school.

There is an online application process. 

Check out the requirements and how to apply HERE.

7 – 11 July UWA WACE revision seminars

The School of Indigenous Studies supports Indigenous Year 12 students to attend the July WACE revision programfor free. To be eligible, students should be taking 3 or more ATAR subjects. All accommodation and travel costs are covered for regional Year 12 students.

Apply HERE. 

ATAR Revision Timetable: July 2025

30 June applications close: Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology (Light Vehicle Pre-Apprenticeship)

NM TAFE Midland Campus

As a pre-apprentice you will learn how to work in a Mechanical

Workshop, use hand and power tools, work on engines, and change tyres. 

During the course you will learn the basics of light vehicle mechanics and gain these skills:

• Carry out servicing operations
• Inspect and service engines and steering and suspension systems
• Use and maintain workplace tools and equipment
• Apply basic automotive troubleshooting processes

Must be 17 at the start of the program.

• Term: 21 July to 11 December 2025
• Classes: Monday to Wednesday 8:30 am – 4:00 pm and Thursday 8:30 pm – 1:00 pm

For further information go HERE or Email: EAE@nmtafe.wa.edu.au

30 June Applications Close: Certificate II Creative industries live production 

Midland Campus NM TAFE

If you would like to work in the creative technical area of live performance production and be a part of the team that makes the show happen in theatres, music and concert venues, arts and performance spaces. 

With a high demand currently for live production staff, this qualification gets you into the door and gives you the edge for job opportunities in the Live Production and Technical Services field.

Find more information HERE. 

30 June Applications Close: Certificate II in Health Support Services

Midland Campus NM TAFE

In this course, you'll gain the practical, hands-on skills and confidence that could help you find work in a variety of health support roles. 

By successfully completing this course, you could work within/as:

• Health Sector
• Residential aged care facility
• Hospital assistant
• Patient services
• Catering
• Cleaner or store assistant

For more information go HERE. 

30 June Applications Close: Certificate II in Rail Infrastructure

NM TAFE Midland Campus 

This course is for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates looking to start a career in Rail. 

You will learn the basics of Rail Operations and gain these skills: 

• Identify hazards and work safely within the rail corridor 
• Identify railway layouts, features, and components
• Care and use of hand tools and minor mechanical equipment
• Measure, mark up and cut, and install rail
• Install railway sleepers and fastenings

You must be 17 years old or above at the start of the program. 

For more information go HERE.

30 June Applications Close Certificate II in Tourism

NM TAFE Midlands Campus

This course is for Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander candidates looking to start a career in Tourism by gaining basic skills and knowledge to work in various tourism-related jobs. 

Gain skills for these job opportunities

• Visitors Information Centres
•  Parks and Wildlife 
• Tour Guide 
• Tourism Operations
• Travel Consultant

For more information go HERE.

Indigenous School Based Traineeship:  Cert II in Applied Digital Technologies for Year 11 students 

Programmed, in partnership with Fortescue, is offering a school-based traineeship for students currently in Year 11. You will work one day per week, every Tuesday during school term – from Fortescue’s head office in Perth. 

For details go HERE.