Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cadet Program
Eastern Health
- Melbourne, VIC
- Temporary
- Part-time
Employment Type Temporary Part Time
Location Peter James Centre
Award Classification Dependent on qualifications
Hours (per fortnight) 16Applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted
The successful applicant to this position will be required to undergo a pre-employment Police Check.
Position SummaryExpression of Interest for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cadetships
- Work in a friendly and dynamic environment
- Exposure to Public Health
- Get paid to work while you learn
- Work under the supervision of a health practitioner relevant to your discipline
- 40 shifts across the year
- Hospital setting
- Assist patients with daily living activities, provide wellbeing support, help maintain a safe and clean environment, support clinical procedures
- Identify as being of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background
- Studying one of the following- Diploma of Nursing, Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Midwifery (including double degree) or Bachelor or Master of an Allied Health Profession
- Have completed the first year of your training
- A strong commitment to high quality care
- The ability to work as part of a diverse team
- Developing communication and organisational skills
- Income in your chosen discipline whilst studying
- Mentoring by staff already working in the health service
- Formation of professional networks
- Personal and professional growth
- Exposure to the work environment, workplace culture and experience in a health setting which could support your future employment
- Skill consolidation through practice
- Improved access to healthcare
- Improved cultural safety in the healthcare environment
- Improved health outcome
- Diverse and engaging career opportunities
- Friendly & supportive team
- Flexible working hours
- Salary packaging options
- Career progression in our teaching hospitals
- All applications must be submitted online via E-Mercury
- All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Fit2Work Check, where preferred candidates will be required to complete a Criminal History Check at the expense of Eastern Health.
- You must have Australian work rights to apply for this position.
- Recruitment agency applications will not be accepted.
Selection Criteria Essential: I identify as being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background.
Essential: I am currently studying one of the following: Diploma of Nursing, Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Midwifery (including double degree) or a Bachelor or Master in an Allied Health profession.
Essential: I have completed my first year of Diploma/Degree
Essential: Please describe the course of study you are currently undertaking.
Essential: Please indicate the University you attend and your year level.
Contact Person Anne THOMPSON
Contact Number (03) 8396 3590
Contact Email ANNEL.THOMPSON@EASTERNHEALTH.ORG.AU
Alternate Contact Person Zaw PEDRONI
Alternate Contact Number (03) 9895 3510
Closing Date 30/06/2024
Position Description Eastern Health Position Description - Aboriginal Cadet program 2024.pdfApplication Guide
SharePlease note that this position will close at 11:45pm on the closing date.
Please ensure your application is added before this time as we do not accept late applications.