Award Winning First Nations Development and Pathway Program

Applications are now open for the next intake of trainees.

Build a meaningful professional career with a cadetship-style program that combines formal qualifications, paid on-the-job learning, and wraparound support designed with First Nations people at the centre. Yanun is offering a full-time, 12-month fixed-term traineeship designed to develop into a Junior Project Officer role. The position combines practical, on-the-job experience with a Certificate IV in Project Management Practice.

The Opportunity

This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to start a professional career in:

• Project management
• Construction and infrastructure
• Defence and government projects
• Administration and project coordination

 

The Role

Project & Administrative Support
You’ll support Project Managers across a range of projects by:

• Coordinating project documents and transmittals
• Preparing reports, letters, emails, agendas and meeting minutes
• Managing schedules, diaries and meetings
• Processing expense claims
• Filing and document management
• Providing general administrative support

 

Participants Receive

• Certificate IV in Project Management or Project Controls
• Competative salary
• Real-world experience in project delivery, planning, reporting, scheduling, risk, and cost controls
• Mentorship from Indigenous and non-Indigenous professionals
• Strong professional networks through host organisation partnerships
• Confidence, capability, and career momentum

 

What You’ll Bring

Applicants should demonstrate:

• Microsoft Office proficiency
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Reliability and motivation
• Interest in building a professional career

 

Why This Role Stands Out

This isn’t just a general admin role, it’s a career-entry pathway into project management with:

• Paid industry experience
• Nationally recognised qualifications
• Mentoring
• Exposure to real infrastructure projects
• A purpose-driven company culture

 

Ideal Candidates Include

• School leavers
• Career changers
• People interested in construction, infrastructure or project management
• Applicants wanting meaningful work with social impact

 

Why Build Your Career with Yanun

Alongside delivering excellent project planning and delivery, Yanun is committed to creating real opportunities for Indigenous Australians.
We focus on mentoring, training, and supporting young First Nations people to build lifelong skills, empowering Aboriginal communities one success story at a time.