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Indigenous careers

First Nations employment
and career pathways

Together we’ll power First Nations communities and careers, now and into the future.

AGL emplyee and proud Kamilaroi and Darkinjung man, Mitch

Join us. Join the change. 

Looking for more than just a job? Want to be part of a team that respects each other and welcomes diverse perspectives? Join AGL and together we’ll help you develop your career.

Opportunities at AGL can put you at the forefront of the energy transition, with ongoing education, mentoring and skill development. You’ll have opportunities to play a role in protecting the future of Country in which we all live as we work with local Indigenous communities to achieve outcomes that benefit us all.

Check out our current opportunities.

Our commitment to reconciliation

Our Reconciliation Action Plan builds on our solid foundation of respect for Traditional Owners and our Purpose, Powering Australian Life. We’re strongly committed to contributing to reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

Through our commitments we have been building relationships and cultural understanding with Traditional Owners of lands on which we operate.

Learn more about our Reconciliation Action Plan.

'Lighting the path forward' by Keisha Leon

Opportunity, community and Country

Hear from our people about how AGL works for them.

Careers at the forefront of the energy transition

We provide opportunities to help you reach your full potential through First Nations mentoring and ongoing skill development.

Keshia, proud Migi Buai woman, tells us about the career opportunities she's experienced since joining AGL.

"I've always had support with whatever direction I wanted to take my career."

Play a role in protecting Country

Reducing reliance on fossil fuels and protecting the heritage and wildlife of local communities are some of the drivers at the heart of our transition towards renewable energy.

Hear from proud Kamilaroi and Darkinjung man, Mitch, about the opportunities he’s had to care for Country in his work at AGL.

"How we repurpose the land respectfully and work with the Wonnarua people is massively important and it's already happening."

Engage with community and local partners

We partner with Indigenous communities and organisations to support local projects and help Indigenous communities achieve positive outcomes.

Proud Ngarrindjeri woman, Rohanna, talks about the positive outcomes she’s achieved working with Indigenous communities.

"AGL is going places and I want Mob to be part of that."

First Nations programs and partnerships

We aim to build strong, lasting connections with First Nations people, based on trust and shared benefit. First Nations communities are our valued partners and play vital roles in many of AGL’s projects. See how we engage with First Nations communities and partners to create benefits for everyone.

Members of our Reconciliation Engagement Network (REN)

In October 2016, our Reconciliation Engagement Network (REN) formed to recognise, respect and raise awareness about Indigenous history and culture across AGL. This supports the inclusion and recognition of our people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

The Network aims to create a culturally safe and inclusive workplace for our First Nations employees. We celebrate and recognise significant events and dates through coordinated activities across the year.

We promote actions that:

  • increase awareness and respect for Indigenous culture across AGL
  • create a safe and inclusive workplace for our Indigenous employees and those who are interested in Indigenous affairs
  • celebrate and recognise significant Indigenous events and dates through coordinated activities and communications right across the business.

Our aim is to highlight significant dates for our Indigenous communities throughout the year, and offer opportunities for our people to hear from guest speakers.

BlackCard helped develop our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Capability Framework to build the skills, knowledge and behaviours required to improve the cultural understanding of all AGL people.

Over 550 of our people have completed formal courses through cultural learning providers such as Evolve Communities, BlackCard and Arrilla. We hold informal training though yarning circles, webinars, lunch and learns and on-country experiences like the Garma Festival of Traditional Cultures.

AGL team members after a cultural learning course.

Christo van Niekerk, General Manager of Loy Yang with 2022 AGL Jungarra Wannik Scholarship recipient, Alessandro Fossati

The AGL Loy Yang Jungarra Wannik Scholarship was established in 2020 with Federation University to support Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander tertiary students with their education goals.

The Scholarship is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students studying STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts or Mathematics) at the Gippsland Campus.

There are several opportunities to volunteer and mentor First Nations people, including at the Clontarf Foundation and Stars Foundation. 

These foundations aim to improve the education, life skills, self-esteem, and employment prospects of young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men and women, equipping them to transition into a positive and independent future.

The Clontarf Academy is located at Kurri Kurri in the NSW Hunter Region and the Stars Foundation is at Para Hills High School in Adelaide.

AGL Working with Clontarf Foundation and Stars Foundation to help First Nations' kids remain engaged at school.

Looking for your next career opportunity?

Check out our available jobs and see if we’ve got something that’s perfect for you.

Join us. Together, we’ll make history.

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