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First Nations Digital Careers Program

About the program

The Queensland Government have partnered with Microsoft to launch the First Nations Digital Careers Program. The Program is aimed at First Nations People interested in kick starting or transitioning to a career in the digital industry.

Reasons for the program

The digital industry is experiencing huge growth globally – it is now the fastest growing job market in the world.

  • Digital now impacts every aspect of our lives and is creating lots of job opportunities
  • There are thousands of different types of jobs in digital
  • The digital industry in Queensland needs 10,000 additional professionals by 2024
  • There is a shortage of digital skills across both government and businesses.

How it works

The program will aim to offer 100 placements per year across Queensland. First Nations people with varying levels of digital skills and experience have the opportunity to participate in the program. Participants can study a range of courses and be placed into jobs either within Queensland Government, Microsoft or one of their partner employers.

Cultural safety will be at the core of the program. We are committed to placing participants into jobs with employers that are culturally appropriate and supportive.

Certificate III in Information Technology (IT) – Closed

Applications for the traineeship in a Certificate III in Information Technology (IT) have now closed.

Updates on the program and future employment opportunities will be communicated and posted on this page so please check back for further details.

More information

First Nations Digital Careers Program 
Email: firstnationsdigitalcareers@chde.qld.gov.au

Last updated: 
27 September 2022