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Indigenous Cadetship Support (ICS)
Indigenous Cadetship Support (ICS) is aimed at improving the job prospects of Indigenous Australian students.
It links full-time Indigenous students undertaking a diploma, an advanced diploma or their first undergraduate degree with employers who can give them work placements and ongoing employment once they finish their studies.
ICS is part of the Indigenous Employment Program managed by the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR).
An Indigenous Services Officer is available to assist students with finding a cadetship, registering via the ICS website, and any other support.
Cadetship
Cadetship benefits include:
- 12 weeks paid work placement per annum
- A$12,000 taxable study allowance per annum
- A$500 per semester non-taxable book allowance
- increased employment opportunities upon graduation
Indigenous Cadetship Support does not cover Higher Education Contribution Scheme (HECS) costs.
Eligibility
To be eligible for a cadetship, a student must:
- be enrolled full-time in an undergraduate degree; and
- identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
Support
Students who are interested in a cadetship can request assistance in the following areas:
- career guidance
- creating cover letters
- searching for suitable positions
- selection criteria
Contact Information
Email: Indigenous Services
Tel: +61 7 5430 1226