Aboriginal Cadet Program (Nov 2024)

About the program

Chevron’s Aboriginal Cadet Program supports Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students to successfully complete their university degree and gain valuable work experience in a leading international liquefied natural gas (LNG) business. Chevron provides a study allowance and 12-weeks of paid vacation employment to students on the program.

Chevron’s Aboriginal Cadet Program provides an exciting opportunity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students to commence a rewarding career in the energy and resource sector.

About the role

The Chevron Aboriginal Cadet Program gives you the opportunity to participate in our industry-leading oil and gas projects while acquiring practical skills relevant to your field of study.

As a cadet with Chevron, you will receive:

• 12-weeks paid summer vacation employment at Chevron Australia’s head office in Perth
• Annual study allowance of $12,000
• Annual books and equipment allowance of $1,000
• Ongoing professional support and mentoring
• Opportunity to be considered for Chevron’s Horizons Graduate Development Program upon completion of a relevant degree

Chevron puts people at the centre of everything we do — from protecting the safety and health of our people and the environment, to helping you succeed.

We provide ongoing education and training to help you cultivate your skills and expand your career within a diverse, supportive and collaborative workplace.

This role will be based in Chevron’s new building at One The Esplanade. 

Eligibility / Requirements

We encourage applications from motivated and talented Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander university students with a keen interest in the oil and gas industry.

We are looking to hear from candidates from the following areas:

• Engineering
• Data science
• Information technology
• Health & medical
• Legal

To be eligible for the Chevron Cadet Program applicants must be:

• Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, and able to provide confirmation/proof of your heritage.
• Enrolled for full time study at an Australian university.
• Effective communication skills, strong analytical skills and a focus on teamwork and collaboration.
• Available for a full-time work (Monday to Friday) throughout the duration of employment from 25 November 2024 until 21 February 2025 (with the week of 23 December off work)
• Eligible to legally work and live in Australia permanently.
• Committed to Chevron’s values of diversity and inclusion, integrity and trust, high performance, partnership and protecting people and the environment.

Benefits

• Participate in world-leading energy projects, advance your professional development and begin your career within an inclusive, collaborative and high-performing workplace. 
• A commitment to supporting work-life balance with flexible working arrangements, optional hybrid working model including remote and in-office working, and a compressed working week (nine-day fortnight) where applicable.
• Direct industry experience, gaining exposure through working across Chevron Australia’s world class energy production facilities.
• Opportunities to attend multiple industry learning events to further your engineering and energy industry knowledge.
• A competitive remuneration package.
• Health and wellness offerings including fitness classes, gym access and mental health support.

How to apply

Please ensure you attach your current resume (no cover letter required) and a copy of your academic transcript/statement of results to date (unofficial transcripts are acceptable) and click apply now.

*Confirmation of Aboriginality is a letter, signed by an authorised representative of an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander incorporated organisation (on letterhead or under a common seal), verifying that you:

• Are of Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent;
• Identify as an Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander; and
• Are accepted as such by the community in which you live or have lived.

Application dates

Applications for Chevron Australia’s 2024-25 Intern Program is open from 26 February 2024 to 21 March 2024.

We reserve the right to amend or withdraw this posting prior to the advertised closing date.

About us

Chevron is one of the world's leading integrated energy companies and, through its Australian subsidiaries, has been present in Australia for over 70 years.

With the ingenuity and commitment of thousands of workers, Chevron Australia operates the Gorgon and Wheatstone natural gas facilities; manages its equal one-sixth interest in the North West Shelf Venture; operates Australia’s largest onshore oilfield on Barrow Island and is a significant investor in exploration. 

Chevron Australia Downstream delivers quality fuel products and services across Australia, operating or supplying a network of more than 360 retail locations, primarily under the Puma & Caltex brands, and an extensive 24-hour hour diesel stop network, as well as depots and seaboard terminals.

Chevron Australia - headquartered in Perth with downstream offices based in Brisbane – is the focal point of some of Chevron’s most exciting projects globally, and our employment opportunities will put you on the frontline to help deliver crucial new energy to the world. We are creating enduring benefits that will help shape the Nation’s economic future and spearhead Australia’s growing importance as a global natural gas supplier.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are critical partners and stakeholders in Chevron Australia’s operations. 

Through our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan, Chevron Australia is committed to providing an inclusive work environment that values the diverse perspectives, knowledge and experiences that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples contribute to our workforce.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion statement

Chevron Australia values inclusivity and promotes a workplace that actively seeks to welcome contributions from all people. We encourage people of all abilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, diverse cultures, and backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ identities, and all age groups to apply.

We encourage candidates who self-identify as neurodivergent (Autistic, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Tourette's, etc) to apply. The Cadet Program is part of a Neurodiversity Inclusion Program and will include accommodations and support throughout. 

Energy Transition 

Chevron believes we all have a stake in a reliable and affordable energy system and a lower carbon future. This belief drives Chevron's lower carbon ambitions and the actions we take to advance them. At Chevron we’re leveraging the strengths of our talented people and technologies to safely deliver lower carbon energy to a growing world. We aim to lead in lower carbon intensity oil, products and natural gas, and advance new solutions to reduce carbon emissions of major industries. In addition to this, here at Chevron we’re growing our capabilities in renewable fuels, carbon capture, and offsets, hydrogen and other emerging technologies.