This page describes the employment programs and services that can help Indigenous job seekers into employment, move from school to work, or start their own business.

Employment services

From 1 July 2009, a new employment services system will be introduced in Australia.

Job Network services

Job Network is a national network of private and community organisations dedicated to finding jobs for unemployed people, particularly the long term unemployed.

Job Network services are provided by Job Network members (JNMs), dedicated to helping you find and keep a job.

To find a Job Network member, go to find a provider. 
For more information, visit the Job Network website.

Aboriginal Employment Strategy (AES)

The Aboriginal Employment Strategy (AES) provides individually tailored assistance to help Indigenous job seekers prepare for, gain and retain jobs.
 
For more information, visit the Aboriginal Employment Strategy website.

National Indigenous Cadetship Project (NICP)

The National Indigenous Cadetship Project (NICP) links Indigenous students who are undertaking diploma, advanced diploma and undergraduate degree courses, with employers, in an arrangement that involves full-time study and work placements.

For more information, visit the National Indigenous Cadetship Project website.

Indigenous Youth Employment Consultants (IYEC)

Indigenous Youth Employment Consultants (IYEC) are based with some Job Network providers. Employment consultants work with young Indigenous people, providing linkages to work opportunities or further education and training.
 
For more information, visit the Indigenous Youth Employment Consultants program website.

Indigenous Small Business Fund (ISBF)

The Indigenous Small Business Fund (ISBF) provides funding for community-based organisations for business development initiatives including feasibility studies, business planning, marketing and other facilitative projects.

For more information, visit the Indigenous Small Business Fund website.  

Indigenous Capital Assistance Scheme (ICAS)

The Indigenous Capital Assistance Scheme (ICAS) provides Indigenous businesses access to commercial finance and culturally appropriate professional and mentoring support services.
 
For more information, visit the Indigenous Capital Assistance Scheme website.

Emerging Indigenous Entrepreneurs Initiative (EIEI)

The Emerging Indigenous Entrepreneurs Initiative (EIEI) provides funding to support initiatives which will improve the economic development, business skills and financial literacy of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The purpose of this initiative is to lead to enhanced employment and business development opportunities.

For more information, visit the Emerging Indigenous Entrepreneurs Initiative website.

New Enterprise Incentive Scheme (NEIS)

The New Enterprise Incentive Scheme (NEIS) helps eligible unemployed people to start and run their new, viable small business.

For more information, visit the New Enterprise Incentive Scheme website.