An exciting opportunity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals currently studying Nursing, Midwifery & Allied Health to enjoy paid work experience at South West Healthcare, enhancing your skills in a real-world setting.

About the role

South West Healthcare (SWH) invites applications for the 2025 Aboriginal Cadetship in Nursing, Midwifery, and Allied Health. This program offers Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals currently studying in these fields the chance to work one day a week (minimum of 40 shifts) at SWH throughout 2025. Flexible arrangements are available for those who prefer to complete their shifts in one or more full-time blocks.

Eligibility Criteria: To apply for this position, candidates must:

• Identify as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
• Be beyond their first year of study in a relevant discipline (nursing, midwifery, or allied health)
• Maintain a minimum pass grade in all subjects
• Reside in Victoria or a cross-border community

 What You Bring: The ideal candidate will show a strong commitment to their studies and uphold professional confidentiality while demonstrating a consumer / client-focused approach at all times.

Designated Position

• Under section 12 Special Measures of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 interested applicants will be asked to supply a completed confirmation of Aboriginality form or a copy of a past completed form. Only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply.

What we offer

You will enjoy benefits such as;

• Access to regular clinical supervision and mentoring
• A dedicated support network via SWH Aboriginal Programs staff
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Excellent terms and conditions of employment

Who we are

As an organisation SWH prides itself on its values; Care, Respect, Integrity, Excellence and Leadership and its overall dedication to the local community. Learn more about SWH here.

SWH respects all individuals and promote equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio- economic status.

SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the Barwon South West sub-region, and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health and aged services.

With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.

To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: http://www.warrnambool.com/

How to apply

Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume Tuesday 8 October, 2024. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.

Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the relevant Health & Allied Services, Managers & Administrative Workers, Single Interest Enterprise Agreement; Healthcare Worker Grade 1 or other Enterprise Agreement / classification as determined by the successful applicant's discipline of study.

The successful applicant must meet all requirements for employment at SWH including;

• Police Record Check

• Employee Working with Children's Check
• Current Immunisation status

 Note: If you experience any difficulties with this website, please email: humanresources@swh.net.au