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School Infrastructure has launched the First Nations Engagement in School Infrastructure program to increase the involvement of Aboriginal business, people and communities in the maintenance of our schools and educational facilities.  

We manage a large maintenance program for more than 2,000 public schools across NSW. To help deliver this important work, we are looking to engage local Aboriginal businesses and local businesses that employ Aboriginal employees, apprentices, and trainees.  

About the program  

The program will support enhanced economic and employment outcomes by engaging Aboriginal businesses to maintain local schools.  

We will work alongside Aboriginal business and our partners to develop skills, build capability, and create opportunities for young people to take up apprenticeships and traineeships.  

As part of our new approach, we want to provide employment opportunities that help to stimulate local economic growth and leave a legacy within communities across the state. Our asset portfolio and maintenance needs provide a significant opportunity for local tradespeople and businesses to work within their local schools.  

Services and trades we're looking for

Questions

Contact an Aboriginal Senior Program Officer who can assist you with: 

  • understanding the types of services we are looking for

  • how to register your business as an Aboriginal owned business or one who employs Aboriginal people  

  • connecting with businesses who want to employ Aboriginal apprentices or trainees.

Aboriginal Senior Program Officer contacts by region:

Our commitment to Reconciliation

On 31 May 2023, the NSW Department of Education launched its Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan solidifying its commitment to strengthening relationships with, and employment opportunities for, Aboriginal people, communities and organisations. 

The First Nations Engagement in School Infrastructure program will have a localised regional, rural, remote and urban approach to reconciliation. We are committed to procuring local resources and services delivered by Aboriginal people. We are also extending that commitment to offering training and sustainable and local employment pathways for Aboriginal school students.

Contact the program team to learn more: enquiries.fnesi@det.nsw.edu.au

Share with your networks 

We’d love for you to share this program with your community, or with businesses you think might be interested in working with School Infrastructure.

Download the First Nations Engagement Flyer (with EOI form), and social media pack below to distribute to your networks.

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First Nations Engagement Flyer

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First Nations Wellbeing Hub at Lucas Heights Community School

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We recognise the Ongoing Custodians of the lands and waterways where we work and live. We pay respect to Elders past and present as ongoing teachers of knowledge, songlines and stories. We strive to ensure every Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander learner in NSW achieves their potential through education.

We recognise the Ongoing Custodians of the lands and waterways where we work and live. We pay respect to Elders past and present as ongoing teachers of knowledge, songlines and stories. We strive to ensure every Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander learner in NSW achieves their potential through education.