Information for Students

The National Indigenous Cadetship Program (NICP) is an initiative of the Department of Employment & Workplace Relations (DEWR). The University of Southern Queensland has joined forces with DEWR to improve the work skills and employment outcomes of indigenous students.

The NICP assists students to enhance the skills required in the workplace and to provide the student with practical industry experience and employment opportunities.

The NICP allows an indigenous student enrolled in a full time undergraduate degree, to undertake 12 weeks of paid work in an organisation each year during the period of the degree.

Cadets are provided with a range of incentives whilst studying at university such as study allowance and an allowance for books and equipment.

Benefits for Students

• Gain practical industry experience in an organisation
• Receive paid work for 12 weeks each year as well as an allowance during the rest of the year
• Improve the possibility of getting a permanent job after finishing the degree
• Develop the necessary work and life skills required to find a job

How to Participate in NICP

If you are interested in participating in the NICP you should speak to the Indigenous Employment Consultant, Katrina Vagg located in Student Services, G Block.

To be involved students need to meet the following criteria: 

1. Are you currently or intending to enrol at the University of Southern Queensland (USQ)
2. Are you going to be studying full time on campus or external full time?
3. Do you have a current email address, either your uni email or home?
4. Do you have current or up to date resume
5. Register on the NICP website
6. Complete the expression of interest form

Help with Finding a Job

If an indigenous student needs help with finding a job, writing a resume, preparing for an interview or other careers and employment issues, come and speak to Katrina Vagg, Indigenous Employment Consultant at Student Services, G Block. Jacqui can assist with the job search process and inform students of job opportunities available for indigenous students.