Aboriginal Traineeship - Temp FT

Employment Status: Temporary Full Time, 38 hours per week, up to 12 months
Location: SWSLHD District-Wide
Position Classification: Dependent on Traineeship
Remuneration: $964.70 per week Public Hospital (Training Wage) (State)2023 Award  - SWSLHD Adult trainee
Requisition ID:  REQ532538
Application Close Date: 8^th December 2024
Contact: swslhd-aboriginalworkforce@health.nsw.gov.au

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
• 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

SWSLHD is currently offering the following Traineeships

Role and Location Table

Do you have any questions or just want to know more about the Traineeship Program, than join one of the face-to-face or virtual sessions below

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