TfNSW Scholar Program 2019 - Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

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Detail information about job TfNSW Scholar Program 2019 - Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Industry specific experience during University
• Flexibility and support (we want you to succeed!)
• Opportunity for reimbursement of university course fees!

Take a confident first step in your career with Transport!

Life at Transport for NSW is fast moving, challenging and exciting.

At Transport, we’re passionate about making NSW a better place to live, work and visit. Right now, we’re delivering a $41.5bn program – the largest this nation has ever seen – to keep people and goods moving, connect communities and shape the future of our cities, centres and regions. 

At Transport for NSW, we have built a high performance culture. As a Scholar, you will be challenged and stretched in your role giving you amazing opportunities where you can develop and grow. As we engage our next generation, we continue to look for Scholars who are passionate, ambitious and committed to be their best. Along the way, you’ll have plenty of fun, meet amazing people and have experiences like no other.

Transport for NSW currently has targeted positions available within the wider Scholar Program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates.

We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion and a flexible workplace which reflects the community and the customers we serve.

Are you ready to grow your career and take on new challenges? This is your opportunity to join the growing team of talented people working towards creating one of the most progressive public transport models in the world.

Transport for NSW is currently accepting applications for its 2019 Scholar Program. 

The Scholar Program

Our Scholar Program provides university students with the opportunity to gain practical paid work experience in their discipline area. You will be able to increase your business knowledge and develop your professional network as well as be involved in a unique learning experience.

What does the Scholar Program offer?

• The Scholar Program duration will range between 2-5 years depending on the duration of your degree
• You have the option to work part time during semester - a minimum of 14 hours a week
• You are required to work full time -a minimum of 35 hours a week during the summer and winter university breaks
• Support and flexibility through flexible working hours to ensure you can finish your degree whilst learning to juggle work commitments (we want you to succeed!)
• Structured and job specific training plus opportunities to develop your skills and capabilities (in fact, ALL of our Scholars surveyed agreed that they felt well supported during their program!)
• Competitive award salary (Transport Grade 1 $51,666 - $56,833 pro rata) plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading as per current award conditions
• The opportunity to be part of the Young Professionals Network (YPN) and engage with senior leaders, attend forums and events and share innovative ideas
• If you maintain a credit average each semester, you will receive reimbursement for university course fees.

Transport for NSW has Scholar opportunities in the Sydney Metropolitan Region and NSW regional areas listed below:

• Sydney Metropolitan
• NSW – Northern Region (Grafton, Port Macquarie, Tamworth, Ballina and surrounding areas)
• NSW – Southern Western Region (Wagga Wagga, Yass, Holbrook, Narrandera, Hay and surrounding areas)
• NSW – Southern Region (Mittagong, Bomaderry, Bega, Cooma, Wollongong and surrounding areas)
• NSW – Western Region (Parkes, Orange, Lithgow, Dubbo, Bathurst, Broken Hill and surrounding suburbs)
• NSW - Hunter Region (Newcastle, Maitland and surrounding areas)

Scholar opportunities exist in a variety of Engineering and Environment, Business and IT disciplines. 

We’re looking forward to welcoming some fresh faces on-board and one of those could be you. But, before you apply for the Scholar Program, there are a few things you’ll need to check: 

• You’re a permanent Resident or Australian / NZ citizen at time of applying
• You must be entering your first or second year of an undergraduate degree in 2019
• You must be able to maintain a credit average throughout the duration of the program
• You must be able to commence employment in late January 2019

To view the Scholar Program role description, please click here

To view more information about our Scholar Program, including some of our current Scholar journeys, click here.

If you have any questions about the Scholar Program or require information about Transport for NSW, please email the Talent Programs Team at  

[email protected] 

If you have any questions about the recruitment process or your application, please contact Jordan Berg by email, [email protected]

Applications close Sunday 5 August 2018 11:59pm.