Aboriginal Traineeship (Bowral Hospital) - Temp FT

Kylie Jones, Aboriginal Coordinator: 0499 947 568        
Sheree Hill, Aboriginal Coordinator: 0419 618 415                        

 Are you an Aboriginal person looking for an opportunity to be paid to work while completing a nationally recognised qualification? 

If you answered yes, the SWSLHD Aboriginal Traineeship Program is for you.

This is an Identified Australian Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander Position. Applicants for the Traineeship must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent through parentage, identify as an Aboriginal person and/or Torres Strait Islander and be accepted in the community as such. Exemption is claimed under Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).  

The SWSLHD Aboriginal Traineeship Program offers:

• A 12-month, full-time, temporary paid work placement with salary above traditional trainee salaries, commencing March 2025.
• Opportunity to complete a nationally recognised qualification while being paid
• Culturally safe structured mentoring and support over the duration of the traineeship
• Potential to transition to an ongoing permanent position

Working at South Western Sydney Local Health District is rewarding, progressive and diverse and is always focused on achieving our Vision of Leading Care and Healthier Communities.

To be eligible to apply, you need to be:

• An Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage
• 16 years of age or older
• Committed to attending TAFE once a week to complete a Certificate 3 or above qualification
• Able to work 38 hours per week
• No prior experience required
  
  

This Traineeship is supported by Elsa Dixson Program Funding

If the traineeship at Bowral Hospital sounds interesting to you please complete the application  providing us with your preference the below positions  that you would like to be considered for:

Role and Location Table

The Aboriginal Workforce Team can assist you with:

• Answering your questions – all questions are valid and important
• Assist you to apply – just bring along a copy of a current resume to add to your application- (Face to face sessions)

https://www.swslhd.health.nsw.gov.au/pdfs/rob/2024ATP-IG.pdf

How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions.

1. Describe your Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage, including a brief description of your family and community connections.
2. Demonstrate willingness and capacity to complete a Certificate 3 qualification throughout the traineeship program.
3. Which traineeship is your first preference? Please provide role and location from the table listed in the advertisement
4. Which traineeship is your second preference? Please provide role and location from the table listed in the advertisement

Additional Information

This information is collected to assist in placing Trainees

1. Have you completed the HSC, if so, what year, Yes/No Year……………
2. Have you previously completed a Certificate 3 or 4 qualification? If so, what qualification did you complete? And what Year
3. Do you have experience using a computer?  Yes/No

At South Western Sydney Local Health District, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences, but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.

SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.

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