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Aboriginal Jobs in Australia: Find Work Where Culture, Community and Career Matter
Searching for Aboriginal jobs? Indigenous Job Match connects Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job seekers with employment opportunities across Australia, with culture, community and career at the centre.
Know Yourself: A Free Quiz Designed for Blak Excellence
Know Your Spirit is a free, strengths-based quiz designed with Blak excellence at its heart and open to everyone. Explore how you think, lead, learn and connect, then share it with your mob, family, friends and networks.
ETC turns reconciliation commitments into practical employment action
Apply through Indigenous Job Match for ETC’s part-time Parent Pathways Mentor role in Logan Central. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates encouraged.
Your RAP Should Show Up in Every Vacancy not Just Identified Roles
Looking to advertise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander jobs in Australia? You do not need to wait for an identified role. Advertise every vacancy through Indigenous Job Match to reach First Nations candidates while supporting your RAP, ESG and Indigenous procurement commitments through a Supply Nation Certified supplier.
Three Recruitment Questions Mob Are Searching for, and What You Really Need to Know
Find Aboriginal jobs and Torres Strait Islander employment opportunities with culturally safe employers across Australia. Search deadly jobs, apply online and grow your career with Indigenous Job Match.
Indigenous Jobs, Aboriginal Jobs and First Nations Recruitment Done Differently
Looking for Indigenous jobs, Aboriginal jobs or Torres Strait Islander recruitment support? Indigenous Job Match connects culturally safe employers with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates across Australia. As a Supply Nation Certified Indigenous business, we help organisations advertise roles, strengthen First Nations employment outcomes and support Indigenous procurement commitments.
Where to Advertise Aboriginal Jobs in Australia
Indigenous Job Match is a First Nations job platform helping employers advertise Aboriginal jobs, Indigenous jobs and Torres Strait Islander roles across Australia. We support culturally safe recruitment, Aboriginal employment outcomes and Indigenous procurement through a Supply Nation Certified Indigenous business.
Stay Connected, Stay Empowered: Join Indigenous Job Match Today
Follow IJM on Facebook, create your free candidate profile, and submit an Expression of Interest to stay connected with new Indigenous job opportunities. Join Indigenous Job Match (IJM). Stay updated with First Nations jobs, follow us on Facebook, create your profile, and submit your EOI today.
Murri, Koori and Torres Strait Islander Slang: A Guide for Non-Indigenous People
Discover the meaning behind Murri, Koori and Torres Strait Islander slang — from budji to esso. This guide by Indigenous Job Match explains everyday sayings, shares real-life scenarios, and highlights cultural respect so non-Indigenous people can connect and learn the right way.
Why Organisations with RAPs & DEI Frameworks Should Be Advertising on Indigenous Job Match
Looking to recruit more Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander talent? Indigenous Job Match helps organisations with RAPs and DEI frameworks advertise roles where they’ll be seen. Affordable, impactful, and community-owned — your job ad can reach 120,000+ monthly visitors from just $165. | Support your Reconciliation Action Plan and DEI goals by advertising Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander roles on Indigenous Job Match. Starting at just $165, our 100% Indigenous-owned platform reaches over 120,000 monthly visitors. Partner with us to increase diversity in your talent pool and deliver measurable ESG impact.
Closing the Gap 2025: A Clear Call to Action for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Futures
The Closing the Gap 2025 report shows only 5 of 19 targets on track. Eddie Solien reflects on what these results mean for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander futures – and why urgent action is needed.
Pay Secrecy in Australia: What You Need to Know About Your Right to Talk About Pay
Indigenous Job Match breaks down pay secrecy laws, your workplace rights, and what you can and can’t say about your wages. Understand how this impacts fairness and equity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workers in Australia
Why Forward-Thinking Employers Are Posting Their Jobs with Indigenous Job Match
Hiring with purpose starts here. Indigenous Job Match helps employers connect with skilled Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates—and beyond. Post your open roles and grow your team with true diversity.
How Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Workers Can Deal with Toxic Workplaces
Toxic workplaces can harm your health, culture, and confidence. Learn how to identify, document, and take action with this empowering guide for First Nations workers. “Toxic workplace advice for First Nations people”
How to Write a Deadly CV – A Guide for Our Mob
See real CV examples for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job seekers. Learn how to write a strong resume with Indigenous Job Match’s culturally safe guides and tips.
Wage Increases from 1 July 2025: What Our Mob Needs to Know
Wages rise 3.5% from 1 July 2025. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workers — make sure your payslip reflects your rights. Learn more with IJM.
Why So Many Aussie Workers Don’t Trust HR Anymore – And What Mob Need to Know
38% of Aussie workers say they don’t trust HR. For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job seekers, here’s what that means and how to protect your rights.
How-To Guide: Core Interview Readiness for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Candidates
Looking for a job and not sure how to prepare for your interview? Our guide is designed specifically for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates. Learn how to share your story, highlight your cultural strengths, and answer questions with confidence. Brought to you by Indigenous Job Match—where mob help mob succeed.
Enhancing the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employee Journey: A Guide for Australian Employers
Organisations must go beyond performative gestures if they’re serious about hiring and retaining Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff. The Gari Yala and Gari Yala 2 research provides confronting truths—and a roadmap for action.