About Us
NSW Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) Employment and Training (NET) is a new enterprise designed to increase access to training and jobs for Indigenous people.
Being supported by Aboriginal mentors to complete training, get a job and maintain employment is one way to achieve independence and prosperity for Aboriginal people.
NET is an Aboriginal community-controlled entity incorporated in June 2019 as a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee.
NET delivers Vocational Training and Employment Centre (VTEC) services that covers Sydney and the Illawarra. Over time NET will expand its service delivery to regional areas of NSW.
What is VTEC?
VTEC is comprised of an all Aboriginal team of Employment Specialists and Mentors to connect Indigenous job seekers to a guaranteed job. Our Specialists and Mentors will work closely with job seekers to overcome barriers to employment and provide a personalised service to build resilience and achieve successful employment.
Job seeker yarn ups are held across Sydney and Illawarra to bring job seekers together with our Specialists and Mentors to explore current employment opportunities and to cover topics such as resume writing, time management, interview skills and overcoming barriers to employment.
VTECs work with service providers to support job seekers to build vocational and non-vocational capabilities. This can include:
Our team is also working closely with employers of all sizes across diverse industries to broker suitable jobs and create culturally safe work places for Indigenous employees.
A key feature of the NET VTEC is the guarantee of a job before job-specific training starts. This ensures:
VTECs take a five-phase approach
If you are an Indigenous job seeker
Contact one of our friendly Employment Specialists who can assist you secure a job and receive culturally informed mentoring so that you can maintain employment. Our yarn-ups are welcoming and informative and could be the first step to finding a job.
If you are an employer wanting to employ Indigenous staff and increase staff retention
We are keen to hear from you to understand your recruitment needs and work with you to create culturally aware work places. We will support Indigenous employees to receive job specific training, giving Indigenous employees the best chance of success on the job. Our service is free of charge and is looking forward to assist you with your recruitment needs.
Meet our VTEC team
She is passionate about helping people gain sustainable employment and has over 3 years’ experience in Aboriginal Employment programs, Disability Employment Service, job active and VTEC. Tammy loves her job and helping people gain sustainable employment.
Tammy holds a Certificate IV in Leadership & Management, a Certificate IV in Employment Services and a Certificate in Aboriginal Mental Health. She has completed her White Ribbon accreditation in domestic violence and understands the challenges Aboriginal job seekers can face.
Dwayne holds a Certificate IV in Leadership & Management and is the Chairperson of Tharawal Aboriginal Corporation (AMS) in Airds.
Dwayne is focused on working for his Aboriginal community and loves working to achieve goals and close the gap between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people.
Kristy is passionate about creating pathways for job seekers through the provision of culturally specific mentoring and by building trust and rapport with employers.
Kristy is committed to finding jobs and providing specialist employment support for Indigenous people, changing lives and positively impacting on future generations.
Kristy is passionate about creating pathways for job seekers through the provision of culturally specific mentoring and by building trust and rapport with employers.
Kristy is committed to finding jobs and providing specialist employment support for Indigenous people, changing lives and positively impacting on future generations.
She is an Indigenous Mentor for VTEC with a background of 7 years in Sales and a Certificate III and IV in Retail services.
Telisa is passionate about working with her local Aboriginal Community and enjoys assisting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to achieve their own dreams. Telisa is currently enrolled and doing her Certificate III in Community services.
She is an Indigenous Mentor for VTEC with a background of 7 years in Sales and a Certificate III and IV in Retail services.
Telisa is passionate about working with her local Aboriginal Community and enjoys assisting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to achieve their own dreams. Telisa is currently enrolled and doing her Certificate III in Community services.
Aaron’s experience and success in supporting Indigenous jobseekers to gain sustainable employment makes Aaron a valuable member of the VTEC Team. Aaron also holds a Certificate III in retail and has a good understanding of the retail industry.
Aaron believes that his role with VTEC provides a great opportunity to continue to use his passion to help his people succeed in life through employment.
Aaron’s experience and success in supporting Indigenous jobseekers to gain sustainable employment makes Aaron a valuable member of the VTEC Team. Aaron also holds a Certificate III in retail and has a good understanding of the retail industry.
Aaron believes that his role with VTEC provides a great opportunity to continue to use his passion to help his people succeed in life through employment.