Aboriginal Identified Jobs: How to Apply in Australia
Aboriginal identified jobs are roles where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity, lived experience or community knowledge is genuinely connected to the work. They can appear in government, health, education, community services, legal, policy and corporate teams.
Start with the role requirements
Read the position description closely before applying. Check whether the role is identified, targeted, or open to all applicants with a strong preference for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates. The wording matters because it affects eligibility, selection criteria and the kind of experience you should highlight.
For current roles, start with the Aboriginal identified jobs in Australia search page. You can also use the Indigenous career hubs to move between country, category and remote-work searches.
What to include in your application
- Direct experience with community, stakeholder or cultural engagement.
- Paid, volunteer, family, community, board, committee or project work that shows relevant skills.
- Examples of communication, trust-building, problem solving and follow-through.
- Training, certificates, licences or qualifications requested in the job ad.
- A clear reason you want the role and understand the organisation's purpose.
Answer selection criteria with evidence
Use short examples rather than broad claims. Explain the situation, what you did, who you worked with and what changed because of your contribution. If the role involves community relationships, show how you work respectfully, protect confidentiality and listen before acting.
Make the search repeatable
Do not rely on one search session. Save the search pages you use most and create a routine around alerts. The Indigenous Job Alerts page explains how to track identified roles, remote jobs, categories and countries without starting again each week.
For broader application support, use the Indigenous Job Seeker Guide and then create a candidate profile when you are ready to track applications.