Indigenous Graduate Program

Yurranga Barring Duliin (Begin your journey with pride)

Indigenous Graduate Program

Start you career with confidence through Yurranga Barring Duliin, Monash University's Indigenous Graduate Program.

Designed for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander graduates, this 12-month program provides a culturally grounded pathway into Australia's largest and most internationalised university. Guided by Indigenous ways of knowing, being and doing, the program supports you to develop professional capabilities while staying connected to your culture, values, and aspirations.

Through structured development, leadership opportunities, dedicated support, and connections with Indigenous and non-Indigenous leaders, you'll build the skills, confidence and networks to succeed. The program also includes a unique international networking experience.

More than a graduate program, it's an opportunity to grow as a leader, contribute to your community, and help shape Indigenous excellence at Monash and beyond.

Interested in learning more about the Indigenous Graduate Program and the opportunity it presents for your team? Join our online information session to discover how, together, we can strengthen Indigenous representation across the University, create meaningful career pathways, and support the development of the next generation of Indigenous leaders.
During the session, you'll hear from Program Manager, Brady Cooper, who will provide an overview of the program, share what the supervisor experience looks like, and outline the support available to both graduates and host areas throughout the program. You'll also have the opportunity to ask questions and explore how your area can get involved.
Date: Thursday 13 August
Time: 2.00pm to 3.00pm | 3:00pm - 3:30pm Q and A (optional)
Location: Online via Zoom
Register now.
We encourage all prospective supervisors and host business areas to attend.
Interested in learning more about the program? Join our online information session to hear about the experience firsthand, gain valuable insights into the application process, and ask any questions you may have.
During the session, you'll hear from current participants and program representatives, who will share their experiences, discuss the opportunities available through the program, and provide guidance on preparing a strong application.
Date: Thursday 20 August
Time: 10.00am to 11.00am | 11:00am - 11:30am Q and A (optional)
Location: Indigenous Graduate Program: Info session for prospective graduates (Zoom)
We encourage all prospective applicants to attend.

To be eligible for this program, applicants must:
- Identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and provide a Confirmation of Aboriginality;
- Be seeking to transition into, or further develop, a professional career pathway at Monash;
- Bring either: evidence of an undergraduate and/or postgraduate degree;
- Or relevant professional, community, cultural, leadership or lived experience that demonstrates their capability and readiness for the program.
Applicants do not need to have followed a traditional university pathway to be considered. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with different journeys, including those with extensive professional experience, community leadership experience, or other forms of knowledge and capability developed outside formal study.
Once accepted into the program, you will receive:
A competitive remuneration at Monash HEW 6 level
- A position based on your individual aspirations and educational background.
- Bespoke intercultural learning opportunities, including an on-Country experience and an international professional development trip to one of Monash’s overseas campuses.
- Regular professional development workshops with other participants of the program
- Career development advice and opportunities.
- A guaranteed pathway to ongoing appointment at Monash once the program has been successfully completed.
- A dedicated Program Manager to assist with your transition into the workforce.
Please complete the application form via the link on this page and upload your resume, cover letter, confirmation of Aboriginality and certificate(s) of completion of undergraduate or postgraduate degree(s) directly in the application form.
In your application, you will be able to indicate what type of positions would interest you, as well as your career aspirations. Our Indigenous employment team will reach out and have a yarn once your application is received.
Apply now
Interested in learning more about the Indigenous Graduate Program and the opportunity it presents for your team? Join our online information session to discover how, together, we can strengthen Indigenous representation across the University, create meaningful career pathways, and support the development of the next generation of Indigenous leaders.
During the session, you'll hear from Program Manager, Brady Cooper, who will provide an overview of the program, share what the supervisor experience looks like, and outline the support available to both graduates and host areas throughout the program. You'll also have the opportunity to ask questions and explore how your area can get involved.
Date: Thursday 13 August
Time: 2.00pm to 3.00pm | 3:00pm - 3:30pm Q and A (optional)
Location: Online via Zoom
Register now.
We encourage all prospective supervisors and host business areas to attend. If you can’t attend, please contact program manager, Brady Cooper.

Our difference

As a global university with exceptional scale and reach, Monash offers participants diverse career experiences, extensive professional networks and opportunities to make a global impact.

Our people

Monash is home to a growing community of Indigenous staff and students whose knowledge, perspectives and leadership enrich our university. We're committed to supporting Indigenous recruitment, development, retention and success, while creating opportunities for connection, leadership and belonging.

Enquiries

Brady Cooper (Yorta-Yorta)
Indigenous Graduate Program Manager
Email: brady.cooper@monash.edu / i-graduate@monash.edu
Phone: 0429 556 253

William Cooper Institute

William Cooper Institute

Indigenous Graduate Program

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Yurranga Barring Duliin (Begin your journey with pride)

Indigenous Graduate Program

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