Indigenous Talent
The Careers and Employability team can connect you with our talented Indigenous students and recent graduates who bring a depth of knowledge and skills, and the flexibility to adapt to the changing world of work.
Advertise
Advertise your employment opportunities to UoM Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and find out what your organisation can do to attract and retain Indigenous talent.
Post a job - Promote your employment and work experience opportunities to the University of Melbourne’s official online careers resource Careers Online. All students are directed to the jobs portal and provided with the necessary career development teaching and resources to find a role that fits their needs. All job advertisements must comply with relevant Fairwork legislation and our terms and conditions for advertising.
- Include text such as “Indigenous Australians are encouraged to apply” or “position for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander student only” to make your message clear.
- Ensure that your job advertisement uses clear language, detailing the main responsibilities and remuneration.
- Refer to inclusive practices and explain the available support at your organisation (see below).
Your job may be selected for further promotion to Indigenous students by the university’s internal Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander support team. They select opportunities from Careers Online and may opt to share these on a variety of student platforms and channels subject to space, alignment and discretion.
In order to attract Indigenous talent, please consider which of the following you currently offer and refer to it in the job advertisement.
- Application and interview prep support for Indigenous applicants, e.g., pre-interview sessions
- Indigenous staff on selection panels and diverse representation
- Prioritize face-to-face informal interviews over video and avoid psychometric testing
- Ensure job descriptions and criteria are non-discriminatory
- Be mindful of different communication styles and allow time for thoughtful responses
- Permit applicants to bring a support person to interviews
- Consider socioeconomic and educational disadvantages when reviewing Indigenous applicants
In order to attract Indigenous talent, please consider which of the following you currently offer and refer to it in the job advertisement.
- Offer cultural leave (e.g., ceremonial leave) and flexible work options
- Provide cross-cultural training for at least HR, assessors, and supervisors and if possible, all staff
- Offer monetary incentives such as scholarships
- Create entry-level roles with job training plans
- Establish mentor or buddy programs for Indigenous staff to improve retention and satisfaction
Download the PDF more information on Reconciliation Action Plans, business practices and values, ways to measure success and resources and references.
Additionally, explore the Industry Insights Program for our Narrm Scholars if you would like to host a visit to your office.
What we can provide
We are experts in recruiting student talent and connecting University of Melbourne staff and students to support employment, work-based experiences, internships, mentoring and industry events. If you can’t find what you need on this page, please reach out to the careers team.