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How does the cadetship work
work full-time with NRE Tas and be supported to study your undergraduate degree part-time (2 subjects per Semester)
be paid a full-time salary and receive paid time off to attend lectures, tutorials, and exams
experience several placements across the department’s diverse program areas of Primary Industries and Water, Parks and Wildlife Service, Environment Heritage and Lands, and Strategy and Business Services
undertake a variety of research, administrative and project work to help you learn a broad range of skills and knowledge
access to excellent employment conditions including competitive salaries, generous leave entitlements, and flexible working arrangements
be part of a learning and development program tailored to your needs
build your skills and experience in an interesting and diverse organisation
receive mentoring and guidance to help you along your career path
be part of an organisation that makes a difference to Tasmania and the Tasmanian community
set yourself up for a career in Management
Eligibility
We are looking for applicants who have an interest in leadership and management.
You must have recently started a relevant degree or course before you can start a cadetship.
Cadets are required to work up to full-time hours (36.75 hours per week) for a period of up to 6 years. Applicants should have work rights to allow for this.
Payment
As a cadets you are
paid as full-time employee under the Tasmanian State Service Award
receive paid time off to attend lectures, tutorials, and exams over and above normal leave entitlements
The starting salary for cadets is currently $59,300 per annum for a first-year student, but this may be higher depending on how far you are through your degree.
You also receive 12% employer contributions to your superannuation and all the added benefits that come with working for the State Service.
Types of work
You will be involved in exciting projects, undertaking a wide range of research, and administrative activities to help you learn a broad range of skills and knowledge.
Together we will support you to develop a future career in management through ongoing training and skills development.
To find job vacancies at NRE Tas please search the Tasmanian Government Jobs website.
If you have any questions, please email organisational.development@nre.tas.gov.au