Santos-KAEFER Indigenous Training & Employment Program
Indigenous employment in the Northern Territory
KAEFER Australia has entered into a partnership agreement with Santos Ltd to provide a joint Indigenous Training & Employment Program in the Northern Territory. The Program will support Indigenous peoples by equipping participants with the necessary skills and knowledge to prepare them for a rewarding career in the Energy industry.
The purpose of the Program is to identify, attract, employ, train and support Indigenous candidates through traineeships, apprenticeships and tertiary study, with the aim of increasing skills and qualifications of Indigenous people across Northern Territory communities. Santos and KAEFER will support the Program with high-quality mentoring services to support participants on structured pathways that will lead to meaningful, sustainable employment.
KAEFER and Santos share an ongoing commitment to fostering the growth and development of Indigenous peoples in the Northern Territory.
Available Roles
The Santos-KAEFER Indigenous Training & Employment Program includes a range of blue and white collar roles.
Scaffolding Cadetship
APPLICATION LINK
WHAT YOU WILL GAIN
- Basic Scaffolding Ticket (SB)
- Working at Heights Certificate
- Confined Space Certificate
- White Card (Construction Industry Card)
- Classroom training and mentoring with KAEFER’s Darwin team
- Paid training and work placement for the duration of the cadetship
Duration
12 Weeks
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old to apply
- Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent
- Driver’s Licence (minimum Ps) and access to reliable transport to attend KAEFER’s Workshop in East Arm
- Willingness to learn, a positive can-do attitude and basic understanding of workplace safety
- Australian government issued ID or Birth Certificate
- Ability to pass pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol testing
- Ability to obtain a Police Check
Additional Information
Larrakia people are strongly encouraged to apply.
Participants will complete a 12-week program to attain their Basic Scaffolding qualification.
Expected Start Date
October/November 2025
Traineeships – Coming Soon
- Store Person – Certificate III in Supply Chain Operations (24-month duration)
- Accounts Administrator – Certificate III in Accounts Administration (24-month duration)
- Material Controller – Certificate III in Business (12-month duration)
- Administrator – Certificate III in Business (12-month duration)
Additional Information
Applications open in October 2025.
Larrakia people are strongly encouraged to apply.
Application Support
KAEFER Australia is proud to be partnering with GTNT Group for the recruitment of our next participants in the Santos-KAEFER Indigenous Training & Employment Program. If you require support in applying, please contact the GTNT’s Recruitment Team:
Please Note: The filling of the available roles is intended to constitute an affirmative measure under Section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975. These roles are only available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples.