Creating pathways to become Australia’s top hospitality professionals
Unique on‐the‐job training with a contemporary industry designed qualification
Skills for Success
Industry designed programs which arms participants with the skills and knowledge to make strong starts in their careers.
Becoming
a chef
Front of
house careers
“Without the National Indigenous Culinary Institute’s program I would not have been prepared to work at a restaurant like Alpha as an apprentice”
Emmett McLeod
ALPHA
Career Mentoring
NICI provides our participants with a mentor to support you every step of the way in your employment journey.
Starting a new job can be difficult so our team are there to make sure you have everything you need to be successful. Through regular meetings we help with any issues you may be facing in to make sure you can remain in employment
Alumni Program
The program doesn’t end when you graduate.
Our Alumni Program will guide you after you qualify and help you acheive your dreams.
01
Career development guidance to help you achieve goals after finishing your apprenticeship
02
Leading NICI events and being a part of opportunities that may be different to your usual role in your restaurant
03
Utilise our global network to travel and work in different countries while continuing to develop your career
Currently located in…
We currently have programs in New South Wales, Victoria and South East Queensland
New South Wales
Victoria
South East Queensland
Upcoming Programs
To see our next available programs, select your state below
Events
Victoria
Acknowledgement of country
We acknowledge the traditional owners of the lands and waters upon which we work, cook, and bring people together