The Alternative - Industry Placement Program Launching Careers and Growing Opportunities Launched in 2024, The Alternative is a South Australian Program changing how people begin their careers. Real experience. Fast-moving industries. Immediate start. Over 12-months, a pool of graduates will be connected with paid industry placements, to thrive and make connections with leading SA industries, among fellow leaders. REAL EXPERIENCE. FAST MOVING INDUSTRIES About the Alternative Launched in 2024, the Alternative is a South Australian program changing how people begin their careers. Want access to some of South Australia’s fastest moving industries; gain real-world experience; and be part of a graduate community rebelling against the status quo? AGA is The Alternative’s Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) Delivery Partner and are responsible for the assessment, selection and recruitment of graduates into the program. AGA, is a community-based, not-for-profit company with over 40 years’ experience growing the skilled workforce of tomorrow. AGA specialises in recruitment, mentoring, retention, performance support, training management, and employee wellbeing. Responsibilities: Support creating marketing and website content, social media posts, building brand awareness including online presence Liaise with brand agency and support data analytics and reporting Support the communication and design process for proposals, tenders and bids Undertake tasks as directed in various applications including but not limited to Rhino, Figma, Indesign and Photoshop. SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE SOUGHT The ideal applicant is someone who can Apply functional and technical knowledge and skills to perform the job at a high level of accomplishment Use initiative to respond to challenges in a pressured and changing environment Write clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication styles Build rapport to establish constructive, effective and positive working relationships with various stake holders internal and external including at all organisational levels. Prepare design and tender proposals using company templates and brand design guidelines. Why Apply? The benefits for Graduates The Alternative program will help graduates identify and explore their skills across a variety of roles and projects; helping them to identify what type of work they enjoy most or are best suited to. The Alternative will provide graduates with: Exposure to emerging SA Industries Professional development and networking opportunities Inspiring mentors and career coaching Exposure to emerging SA industries Choosing an industry at the beginning of your career can be daunting, utilise this unique program to explore the emerging industries in South Australia Professional development and networking opportunities Be connected with your peers to develop and grow over the program, meeting mentors from various industries and participating in professional development connection days that will help you to thrive in the workplace Inspiring mentors and career coaching 1:1 Career coaches are available throughout the program to help guide and coach each participant
