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Transurban Queensland announces Indigenous Traineeship program
This week Transurban Queensland was proud to launch a new Indigenous traineeship program in partnership with Aboriginal Employment Strategy (AES) as part of Transurban’s second Reconciliation Action Plan, Innovate RAP.
The program was announced at a special National Reconciliation Week event held on Wednesday 31 May with Transurban Queensland employees, AES representatives and a special performance by students from the Aboriginal Centre for Performing Arts (ACPA).
Transurban Queensland General Manager Jackson Ross said the traineeship program aimed to create career development opportunities and pathways for people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island descent in our local communities.
“This program will help Transurban Queensland deliver real opportunities for Indigenous communities and supports our vision of strengthening communities through inclusion, respect and valuing difference,” Mr Ross said.
We want to improve Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment outcomes and create a workplace where all employees feel comfortable expressing their heritage and feel proud of Transurban’s contribution to the reconciliation journey.”
Transurban Queensland will recruit two trainees as part of the 12-month traineeship program.
Transurban Group General Manager, Queensland Wes Ballantine (left) and Transurban Queensland General Manager Jackson Ross (far right) with students and representatives from the Aboriginal Centre for Performing Arts at a National Reconciliation Week event.
At the celebration, students from ACPA, previous recipients of a Transurban community grant, performed a Welcome to Country and a contemporary Indigenous fusion performance.
Mr Ross said it was great to experience the rich traditions of Indigenous dance, music and storytelling performed by young and emerging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists.
“We’re delighted to experience the outstanding talent of these young artists and find out more about how ACPA is helping the students pursue their creative careers.”
Transurban also supported National Reconciliation Week by lighting the Sir Leo Hielscher Bridges red, yellow, blue and green. Electronic message signs across the go via network also reminded motorists about National Reconciliation Week and this year’s theme ‘Let’s Take the Next Steps’.
For more information about Transurban’s Reconciliation Action Plan visit transurban.com/rap
