Aboriginal Employment Strategy - Kempsey

21/10/2026

📢 YEAR 10 STUDENTS - START YOUR CAREER WHILE YOU'RE STILL AT SCHOOL! 🎓✨

Are you moving into Year 11 in 2027 and looking for a way to gain real-world experience while completing your HSC?

A School-Based Traineeship could be the perfect opportunity for you!

🌟 Available Opportunities:

👶 Trainee Early Childhood Educator
💼 Trainee Administration Officer
💧 Trainee Sewer & Water Maintenance and Construction

✅ Earn while you learn
✅ Gain a nationally recognised qualification
✅ Build valuable workplace skills
✅ Get a head start on your future career

If you're motivated, ready to learn, and keen to combine school with hands-on workplace experience, we'd love to hear from you!

📅 Applications close Friday, 6 November.

📩 To apply or find out more, contact our office 02 6566 3900.

12/10/2026

Big milestones and a bright future ahead for Walcott Ware! 🚗🎉

With support from AES’ Drive to Thrive program and mentor Dempsey Donovan, Walcott completed his driving hours and earned his P1 licence, opening the door to greater independence.
He’s also completed his Certificate II in Supply Chain Operations ahead of schedule through AES Group Training with host employer Crystalite Design Pty Ltd. Now, he’s taking the next step with a Certificate III traineeship.

Congratulations, Walcott! Your hard work and determination are inspiring. We can’t wait to see what you achieve next! 🌟

06/10/2026

🚨 Vacancy Alert 🚨

Currently seeking reliable, experienced people who may be interested in working in the housing industry, based in the Port Macquarie region. The following roles available are:

Customer service - phone and email support
Call Centre
General administration
Trade background - must be willing to travel and work away from home for up to a week at a time.

If you have the relevant experience and are ready to get involved, we'd love to hear from you!

📩 Interested? Call us today on 6566 3900 or email us your resume to [email protected] and we'll be in touch. Please share this post with someone who might be a great fit.

23/09/2026

🖤💛❤️ Full-Time Catering Traineeship - Kempsey NSW 🖤💛❤️

Looking for a chance to gain valuable skills and start a rewarding career?

We're currently seeking a Catering Trainee to join a supportive team while completing a Certificate II in Hospitality.

📘 Certificate II in Hospitality
📍 Kempsey, NSW
📅 12-Month Full-Time Traineeship
🚀 Commencing November 2026
⏰ Applications Close: 9th October 2026

We're looking for someone who is:
✔ Reliable and punctual
✔ Positive and friendly
✔ Keen to learn
✔ Able to work well in a busy environment

No experience necessary. Just bring a great attitude and willingness to learn!

Applicants must be willing to undertake an NDIS Worker Check.

📧 [email protected]
📱 0437 728 710

Please share with your networks and community.

AES - 30 years of being deadly together!

31/08/2026

Before the day ends, we’d like to say a massive congratulations to Charlotte Ostler! 🎉👏

Charlotte is a finalist in the First Nations Trainee/Apprentice of the Year category at the Apprentice Employment Network Awards 2026.

We wish her the very best of luck and couldn’t be prouder of this incredible achievement! 🌟

Congratulations Charlotte! 🥳

Dalaigur & Scribbly Gum Dalai
Apprentice Employment Network NSW & ACT

31/08/2026

✨ What an incredible two days at the Yuwa Nyinda Dream Academy event last week!

We loved being apart of such an engaging community event and connecting with students from schools across the region. Their enthusiasm, curiosity, and inspiring dreams made the experience truly memorable. 🌟

A big thank-you to everyone who helped make the event such a success. We’re grateful for the opportunity to connect, share and support the next generation of dreamers and leaders! 🖤💛❤️

17/08/2026

🌟 NAIDOC Celebrations at Hastings Secondary College - Westport Campus 🌟

What a wonderful day of connection, culture and community!

Following the NAIDOC assembly, service providers from across the Port Macquarie region joined students for a fantastic BBQ lunch, featuring a delicious kangaroo curry. It was a great opportunity for everyone to yarn, share stories and build meaningful connections.

Students enjoyed cake, face painting and engaging conversations with service providers about the support, opportunities and pathways available to them.

A massive thank you to the school for having us 🖤💛❤️

Hastings Secondary College

16/08/2026

Hey Mob

Check out the flyer below. A great opportunity to kick start your career in Water Operations💧

If this interests you and you would like support in applying, please contact the office on 6566 3900 to make an appointment 😀

22/07/2026

Celebrating Charlotte Ostler 🎉

Charlotte has just completed her Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care through AES’ Group Training program with host employer Dalaigur & Scribbly Gum Dalai.
Since starting in 2023, Charlotte has completed two traineeships through AES Group Training. Charlotte’s enthusiasm, dedication and natural rapport with children have shone through as she combined classroom study with hands-on experience at Dalaigur Pre-School. Her warmth, commitment to learning and plans for further study mean she’s ready for higher-level roles and will continue strengthening our local early-childhood workforce.

Congratulations Charlotte, we are excited to see where your journey takes you next! 📚✨

KKTC - RTO 40636

14/07/2026

🎓 Expression of Interest – Indigenous School-Based Traineeship Program 2027 🟡⚫🔴

Thinking about your future after school?
The Commonwealth Bank is now inviting Expressions of Interest from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students who are starting Year 11 in 2027 for an exciting School-Based Traineeship opportunity in Banking.

Locations:
📍Kempsey
📍Port Macquarie
📍Taree
📍Forster

Gain a nationally recognised qualification:
🎓 Certificate III in Business or
🎓 Certificate III in Financial Services

As a trainee, you'll:
✨ Work, learn and earn while completing Year 11 and 12
✨ Gain hands-on experience with one of Australia's leading banks
✨ Complete a nationally recognised qualification
✨ Receive credit towards your HSC (or equivalent)
✨ Build valuable skills and experience to kick-start your future career

To be eligible, you must:
✔️ Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
✔️ Be commencing Year 11 in 2027
✔️ Be reliable, enthusiastic and willing to learn

If you're interested, want more information or would like support with registering your Expression of Interest please contact:
Shelby Grainger
📧 [email protected]
📱 0484 786 340

Anna Evans
📧 [email protected]
📱 0447 063 692

Please share this opportunity with your community or anyone who may be interested.

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