The NSW Department of Housing recognises the high levels of unemployment and limited job opportunities that exist among Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander.
To help, the Department has developed a range of projects to develop job opportunities for Aboriginal people and public housing tenants.
Projects run by the Department include:
Aboriginal contractors
In some Department of Housing regions, qualified Aboriginal contractors have been employed to undertake maintenance work, upgrading and property condition assessments.
Contracts to Aboriginal Building Organisations
Construction projects have been awarded to Aboriginal community organisations, which provide jobs and training to unemployed community members.
Community development employment programs (CDEP)
Contracts have been entered into with Aboriginal communities managing CDEP schemes to carry out construction and maintenance work. The work has included fencing and concreting, lawns and grounds maintenance, pre-paint external repairs and painting.
Community Renewal
Community Renewal work involves the upgrading of houses in the large housing estates, as part of a broader program to strengthen communities experiencing major social problems. Contracts have been developed with a number of Job Network agencies to do the landscaping work in the Community Renewal areas. The agencies employ trainees who undertake a qualification in horticulture over twelve months.
For more information on other employment opportunities and how to apply, please refer to the Aboriginal Employment Opportunities (PDF file, 130 KB) brochure.
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