Centrelink Indigenous Cadetship Program

The Centrelink Indigenous Cadetship Program (CICP) assists students to complete study at an approved tertiary institution.

Applications

Applications are called each year from Australians who:

• are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent
• identify as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
• are accepted as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander in the community in which they live or have lived
• are enrolled in an approved course of study at an Australian tertiary institution

Successful candidates are sponsored for the length of their study towards an:

• undergraduate degree course at an Australian tertiary institution

As candidates complete their course of study, they are selected for positions that will be available within Centrelink. Areas of study include:

• Accounting
• Administration
• Adult Education
• Auditing
• Commerce
• Communications
• Computing
• Cultural Awareness
• Economics
• Education
• Human Resources
• Information Technology
• Leadership
• Legal Studies
• Management (excluding Small Business Management)
• Marketing
• Occupational Health & Safety
• Psychology
• Public Admin
• Public Relations
• Social Studies
• Social Policy
• Social Work

Potential Centrelink Cadets need to register on the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations website, no later than August. Centrelink will commence the selection process in September.

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What the Cadetship provides

Cadets will be paid a book and compulsory equipment allowance. Centrelink will pay HECS fees on completion of successful results for each semester the cadet is on the program. Centrelink pays HECS fees directly to the Australian Tax Office. Centrelink will not pay HECS fees for failed subjects, or if the student withdraws from the subject after the cut off date.

Cadets are paid at the Centrelink Cadet rate during their study period. During the semester break cadets attend workplacements, the paid rate is Centrelink Band 1 (age rates apply).

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Obligations

Cadets are not required to work in their home offices during the mid semester vacations (ie. Easter and September). Cadets are however required to work in their home office during the mid-year and end-of-year university breaks.

Cadets progress is reviewed at the end of each semester. On successful completion of the training and tertiary education requirements, the Cadet advances to the nominated Centrelink Band 1.1 and performs duties appropriate to that level.

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More information

Centrelink Indigenous Cadet & Scholarship Program
People Development & Training
PO Box 7788
Canberra BC ACT 2610

Telephone
(02) 61551158

Email
cicsp.indigenous.programs@centrelink.gov.au

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