Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Internship Opportunity

The program includes:

• Valuable, real-world, work experience in your area of study
• Flexible working hours
• Mentoring by Port of Newcastle SMEs, relevant to your field of study
• Opportunity to contribute to Port of Newcastle’s Reconciliation Action Plan and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion working groups
• Attending networking and professional development events, as appropriate

Days and times of work will be tailored to the successful candidate, with a minimum 152 hours of paid work being offered.

What you will bring:

You must be completing full or part-time study in one of the above areas, as well as identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Your experience in using Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint will be essential, and you’ll need to be able to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team. Your effective communication skills, proactive initiative, and attention to detail will see you succeed in this role.

How to Apply:

Apply via the application link, introducing yourself by submitting your resume and a cover letter. Let us know about what you are studying, any work experience you have, and why you would be great for this role. If you have any questions about the role, please contact P&C Business Partner, Lisa Moore via lisa.moore@pon.com.au.

Port of Newcastle acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land and waters of Newcastle Harbour, the Awabakal and Worimi People, and pays respect to all Elders past, present and emerging.

As part of Port of Newcastle’s commitment to increasing Indigenous employment within its workforce, this role is a targeted Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander position. Port of Newcastle holds an exemption under Section 126 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW) in relation to this targeted recruiting program.