The Alternative

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.

A pool of graduates will be connected with SA State Government placements, to thrive and make connections.

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.

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

Key Accountabilities

• Coordinate logistics for events, including scheduling, vendor management, venue bookings, and attendee communications.
• Assist in the planning and execution of both virtual and in-person events.
• Work closely with the marketing and design teams to develop event promotional materials.
• Assist with creating and curating content for social media platforms, newsletters, blogs, and the company website.
• Draft and edit press releases, internal memos, and communications to stakeholders.
• Ensure consistent and clear messaging across all communication channels.

Professional development and networking opportunities

Be connected with your peers to develop and grow over the placement, 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 

Apply now including a cover letter

d coach each participant