We proudly offer Aboriginal Cadetship Programs for nursing, midwifery and allied health students studying health related courses at University and TAFE.
About our Program
Our Cadetship program offers you valuable paid work experience working in health care while you are studying. It is a great way to blend academic learning with practical work whilst developing both professionally and personally.
As a cadet you will be employed as a RUSON/M (Registered Undergraduate Student of Nursing/ Midwifery) or AHA (Allied Health Assistant).
You will be offered 40 shifts in the health service and we will work closely with you to ensure the timing works with your study and personal commitments.
Our cadetship program is funded through Department of Health grants.
Eligibility
You are welcome to apply if you are living in Victoria or a cross border community and have completed at least your first year of study, with pass grades in all subjects.
Eligible students include those studying the following:
- Nursing and/ or Midwifery (Bachelor or pre-registration entry Masters)
- Diploma of Nursing
- Bachelor or Masters entry Allied Health courses including:
- Dietetics
- Occupational Therapy
- Physiotherapy
- Podiatry
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Speech Pathology
- Biomedical Science and related fields
- Pharmacy
How to apply for a cadet position
You can find opportunities to apply for cadetship positions via our recruitment portal eh.mercury.com.au where we advertise across the year.
Please also contact your University Aboriginal student support team as we also notify our university partners about opportunities for employment.
Please also contact us via the details below, so we can support you during the application process and welcome you for interview.
We interview in a friendly and welcoming environment with an Aboriginal staff member present.
Contact Us
For more information about our program please contact us at [email protected]