• Dynamic work environment and team focused culture
• Career opportunities and support for professional development
• Picturesque NE Victoria location close to regional attractions

Who are we?

Albury Wodonga Health (AWH) is the largest regional health service between Sydney and Melbourne, located in the twin cities of Albury and Wodonga. Our dedicated team of nearly 3,000 staff supports a population of 250,000 people throughout North-East Victoria and Southern NSW.  AWH is a dynamic organisation undergoing significant growth, including the development of new state of the art Emergency and Mental Health facilities.

The Opportunity

Aboriginal Nursing Cadet:

Albury Wodonga Health are offering an Aboriginal Nursing Cadetship position in 2023.

To qualify:

•             You must be Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander

•             You must be living in Victoria or Albury/Wodonga

•             Be enrolled in the second or third years of a Bachelor of Nursing Degree in 2023

The aim of the cadetship to provide you with paid work experience in a supportive, culturally safe environment to help you prepare for your nursing career. The cadetship involves 40 days (equivalent to 8 weeks full time) spread out over 2023. This is separate to your student placement for your degree. You will get the opportunity to complete three rotations including two clinical areas at Albury Wodonga Health and a community placement at Albury Wodonga Aboriginal Health Service.

We encourage all students who meet the criteria to apply. We are able to make the position flexible around your study, placement and other commitments you might have. If you are unsure about the how to go about applying for the positon, or have any questions at all please contact us, we are happy to talk through the position and the application process with you.

What’s in it for you?

We provide full orientation and training and keep you informed of opportunities for professional development so you can be the best at what you do.  We also offer excellent staff benefits including salary packaging and novated leasing, employee assistance and wellbeing programs, Fitness Passport and discounted private health membership.

Interested?

For more information about the position, please refer to the Position Description attached or contact the Manager listed below.  Salary and conditions will be in accordance with the relevant state EBA or Award.

Note: All Health workers are required to be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical contraindication certificate. You will be required to provide a record of your COVID-19 vaccination status if successful.

AWH is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity, Ethical Practice, and the principles of Cultural Diversity and Social inclusion.  Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and a Working with Children Check. Successful applicants may also be required to provide evidence of their immunisation status and flu vaccination.