First Nations Recruitment
First Nations employment isn’t just a priority - it’s at the heart of our business. With over 2,500 First Nations candidates recruited across a range of industries, we’re proud to actively drive Indigenous workforce inclusion.
Partners On
Country ▶ Your Gateway to First Nations Talent
Our joint venture, Partners On Country, provides your business with access to a deep pool of skilled and motivated First Nations workers. We specialise in delivering tailored recruitment solutions that not only meet your staffing needs but also contribute to stronger communities.
Work with PeopleIN and Partners On Country
proven experience
We’ve placed over 2,500 First Nations candidates into roles across a variety of sectors.
Deep Community Connections
Our approach focuses on local engagement, ensuring sustainable employment outcomes for First Nations workers.
Streamlined Recruitment Process
From sourcing to onboarding, we manage every step, so you can focus on your core business.
Cultural Competency
Our team offers support and training to ensure your workplace is culturally inclusive, enhancing retention and productivity.
Commitment to Reconciliation
With an approved RAP in place, we’re actively contributing to closing the gap in employment and supporting lasting change.
industries we support
First Nations Recruitment Benefits Your Business
Skilled and Dedicated Workforce
First Nations candidates bring valuable skills, perspectives, and a strong work ethic to your organisation.
Boost Workforce Diversity
Embrace a more inclusive workforce that reflects the communities you operate in.
Cultural Awareness
Enhance your business’s cultural competency and social responsibility with our tailored support.
Our Commitment ▶ Beyond Employment
Our partnership with the Indigenous Literacy Foundation and our Reconciliation Action Plan are just the beginning. We’re committed to creating meaningful pathways for First Nations people into employment, driving positive social outcomes, and contributing to stronger futures for all Australians.
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Discover how PeopleIN can solve your workforce diversity challenges.
TOM REARDON
PEOPLEIN MD
First Nations Recruitment
FAQs
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Partners On Country?
Partners On Country is PeopleIN's First Nations recruitment joint venture between On Country Business and AWX. It delivers Indigenous-led recruitment, labour hire, workforce management, cultural heritage services, apprenticeships and traineeships, and employment funding coordination. It works with Traditional Owner groups to fill On Country roles with local First Nations people, so projects build workforces from the communities they operate in.
What roles and industries does PeopleIN fill with First Nations talent?
PeopleIN and Partners On Country fill both blue and white collar roles in construction and trades, civil and infrastructure, mining and resources, renewables and energy, engineering, food processing and manufacturing, agriculture, hospitality, administration, corporate services and government. Roles range from new-to-industry operators and apprentices through to professional positions.
Can PeopleIN help us meet First Nations participation targets on a project?
Yes. Partners On Country designs recruitment around a project's participation targets and the client's Reconciliation Action Plan commitments, and reports on progress. On civil and construction work it averages around 10% First Nations participation, above the industry average.
How does PeopleIN help First Nations workers stay in the job?
PeopleIN focuses on retention, not just placement. Partners On Country provides cultural competency training for host workplaces, onboarding and WHS training, apprenticeship and traineeship pathways, and ongoing check-ins with workers. Hiring locally through Traditional Owner relationships also means workers stay close to family and community, which supports longer tenure.
Does PeopleIN have a Reconciliation Action Plan?
Yes. PeopleIN has an approved Reconciliation Action Plan and partners with the Indigenous Literacy Foundation. Its First Nations recruitment, through Partners On Country, is one of the main ways it delivers on that plan, creating employment pathways and supporting long-term economic outcomes for First Nations people.
How do we start First Nations recruitment with PeopleIN?
Contact PeopleIN with the skills, locations and number of workers you need, plus any participation targets you are working to. Partners On Country will scope the roles with you, engage the relevant Traditional Owner groups and community networks, and plan sourcing, training and onboarding. Larger projects can combine this with AWX labour hire for the rest of the workforce.
In summary
PeopleIN recruits First Nations talent through Partners On Country, a joint venture between On Country Business and AWX that combines Traditional Owner relationships with national recruitment reach. PeopleIN has placed more than 2,500 First Nations candidates across construction, mining, energy, infrastructure, agriculture, corporate and government roles. Partners On Country handles sourcing, onboarding, cultural competency support and training, and PeopleIN backs it with an approved Reconciliation Action Plan.