First Nations Careers
A place to belong
A career at Telstra means you’ll be part of a team that respects each other and welcomes new and different ideas.
We are enriched by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ contribution to our organisation. That’s why we’re committed to creating opportunities for First Nations peoples to pursue thriving careers with Telstra.
Supportive policies
Access to Cultural Leave
First Nations employees have shared that having time to meet cultural obligations is essential to their wellbeing. That’s why Telstra offers Cultural Leave that employees can access throughout the year for days of significance such as Coming of the Light, NAIDOC Week, ceremonies and more.
Flexibility and choice
Flexibility applies to every kind of role at Telstra. We're driving new ways of working and giving you more choice in how you work. It's not where you are, it's what you do, providing more employment opportunities nationally and in remote locations.
Our commitment
As we transform Telstra, we’re taking a holistic view of diversity, beyond measuring demographics like gender, age and ethnicity, while continuing to prioritise fairness and opportunity for under-represented employees.
CareerTrackers
We’ve partnered with CareerTrackers, a national not-for-profit organisation, to create paid, multi-year internship opportunities for First Nations university students in Australia.
We’ve committed to host 20 interns each year to help improve the participation of First Nations Australians in the workforce and develop future talent.
First Nations Employee Representative Group
Our First Nations Employee Representative Group is led by a group of representatives and supported by a Senior Leadership Sponsor.
Our purpose is to:
- Represent fellow First Nations Telstra employees and ensure they have a voice
- Foster understanding
- Strengthen connection with First Nation Australian communities
- Create opportunities at Telstra for First Nations Peoples
First Nations Interview Guarantee
Did you know we have an interview guarantee process in place for shortlisted First Nations candidates? This means any external candidates who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander who is shortlisted for a role in Australia will be automatically offered an interview.
Welcome to our First Nations site
All the ways we're working to support our First Nations customers: account help, community programs and connecting remote communities.
Artwork: 'Connection' by Bobbi Lockyer. Features 'Rainforest' and 'Freshwater' motifs with 'River' and 'Stars' elements.
What will your 'why' be?
Whether it’s rewarding career opportunities, an amazing work-life balance or being able to make a difference, you can discover why Telstra is a great place to work.
