Articles to Empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Job Seekers and Guide Employers
Articles to Empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Job Seekers and Guide Employers
At Indigenous Job Match, we’re committed to creating meaningful connections between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job seekers and employers who value diversity and inclusion. Our collection of articles is designed to inspire, educate, and empower both audiences, offering insights and strategies to support their unique journeys.
For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Job Seekers:
Our articles aim to uplift and guide First Nations people by providing:
Career Development Tips: Practical advice on building resumes, acing interviews, and navigating career pathways.
Insights into Culturally Safe Workplaces: Learn how to identify employers who value and respect cultural heritage.
Stories of Success: Inspiring stories from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander professionals thriving in their chosen fields.
Resources for Empowerment: Tools to build confidence, showcase strengths, and achieve personal and professional goals.
For Employers Looking to Hire First Nations Talent:
We support employers in creating inclusive workplaces by sharing:
Best Practices for Inclusive Hiring: Tips for attracting and supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates.
Cultural Understanding and Respect: Insights into the importance of recognising and valuing cultural heritage in the workplace.
Guidance for Reconciliation Action Plans: Strategies to align hiring with RAP and diversity goals.
Case Studies and Success Stories: Examples of organisations fostering meaningful relationships with First Nations talent.
Connecting People, Opportunities, and Culture
Whether you’re a job seeker taking the next step in your career or an employer committed to fostering diversity, our articles provide valuable knowledge and practical tools. Together, we can build a future where cultural heritage is celebrated, opportunities are meaningful, and workplaces are truly inclusive.
For Employers
For Murris and Kooris & Torres Strait Islanders
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.
Intergenerational Trauma Isn’t Ancient History — It’s a System We’re Still Living In
“It didn’t happen to me.” “Just get over it.” That’s the privilege of not carrying the weight of survival. Here’s why intergenerational trauma for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is very real — and what accountability looks like.
Discrimination and Racism Are Real: The Urgent Case for Culturally Safe Workplaces for First Nations Peoples
Racism in Australian workplaces remains a lived reality for many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Indigenous Job Match stands ready to walk alongside employers in building safer, more inclusive environments—through policy, training, and true accountability.
Empowering Indigenous Employment: Why Indigenous Job Match Is the Platform Your Network Needs
Indigenous Job Match is Australia’s First Nations job board—built by mob, for mob. Like Seek or Indeed, but proudly dedicated to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job seekers. Advertise now with 50% off our Core Job Ad plan.
Carrying Culture in the Workplace – The Unspoken Weight of Cultural Load
Cultural load is the emotional and cultural labour Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people carry in the workplace. Edward Solien shares what it means, why it matters, and how employers can respond meaningfully
Building Culturally Safe Workplaces for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employees
Practical steps for fostering inclusive, culturally respectful, and supportive workplaces for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees are now being spotlighted as a priority for businesses Australia-wide.
Empowering Blak Candidates: Practical Career Advice
Navigating the job market as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander job seeker can be challenging, but your cultural identity is a powerful asset. This guide offers practical career advice, including tips on resume writing, interview preparation, networking, and leveraging Indigenous employment support services to help you achieve your career aspirations
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Governance: Pathways to Career Success
Explore the connection between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural governance and career mapping. Learn how traditional values such as mentorship, community focus, and resilience can shape meaningful career pathways while fostering cultural identity and purpose
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.