Indigenous Training Academy

ADG has committed to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander inclusion and involvement. ADG have established an Indigenous Training Academy to enable education and employment opportunities for Indigenous Australians. In time our Indigenous Training Academy will deliver nationally recognised qualifications in hospitality, tourism, aviation, and construction sectors.

Our first year of the training academy commencing in April 2022, saw 10 Indigenous trainees undertake study in Hospitality. Trainees all work within the Hotel precinct, in a variety of part-time and full-time rolls. The trainees are passionate about their roles, striving to achieve, professional in their approach and are committed to building a strong cultural environment. They are excited to become the mentors for future Indigenous Training Academy trainees.

Recruitment commenced for 2023 Indigenous Training Academy intake in February. We received a total of 72 applications for the 13 traineeships on offer. Applicants were invited to an information open day where each area of both Hotel and Airport Operations was explained in detail. Applicants then advised which qualification and work area they were most interested in. A shortlisted interview process followed with team leaders from each area involved.

On March 27 2023, Airport Development Group welcomed 13 new trainees to the Indigenous Training Academy. 2023 trainees will complete qualifications in the following areas.

Area of Study	Number of Indigenous Trainees	Work Area
Certificate III in Hospitality	5	HOTELS- Food and Beverage Housekeeping
Certificate III in Business	2	HOTELS - Front Office /Administration
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery	1	HOTELS - Kitchen
Certificate IV in Business	2	ADG - Wirraway Business Centre
Certificate III in Horticulture	1	ADG - Grounds Operations
Certificate III Information Technology and Support	1	ADG - Corporate Services

All new trainees attended an induction week to create a supported environment for them to get to know each other and their team leaders. Existing trainees were also on hand to provide much needed peer support to the incoming students. During the induction week trainees attended a one day mentoring workshop with Tanya Nasir Consulting Services that included work ethics, positive thinking and tackling challenges in a work environment.

Trainees also complete their comprehensive first aid with advanced CPR with Corporate First Aid Training.

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