Aboriginal Recruitment

We are committed to increasing the participation of Aboriginal people across all classifications in DHS, as outlined in our Aboriginal Workforce Strategy. We have roles available across our department, with frontline service opportunities to work with Aboriginal clients and communities, in:

How to apply

Aboriginal Traineeship Program

We’ve partnered with the Office of the Commissioner for Public Sector Employment to offer some exciting entry level employment opportunities for members of the South Australian Aboriginal community. There are office-based and frontline service roles available, with the chance to undertake nationally recognised qualifications during the traineeship.

Eligibility

You must be aged 17 at time of applying in order to be considered for these opportunities.

How to apply

To apply, email our team at DHSEmploymentPrograms@sa.gov.au.

Aboriginal university student pathways

If you are an Aboriginal student studying university level education, we want to hear from you!

We can work with you to tailor a university partnership, with office-based and frontline service roles available. You’ll have the opportunity to develop and apply your academic knowledge in a professional work environment, with mentoring programs specific to your needs.

How to apply

To apply, email our team at DHSEmploymentPrograms@sa.gov.au.

Aboriginal workforce supports

We pride ourselves on providing a safe and inclusive work environment for all our staff. It’s important to us that each employee can be empowered to bring their full and unique selves to their role and workplace. We recognise Aboriginal life experience as a core capability to the roles we offer.

We’re invested in our reconciliation journey through our Reconciliation Action Plan to which we commit ourselves in all areas of our business.

Other supports for Aboriginal staff and initiatives include: