SWSLHD Aboriginal Traineeship Program 2026 - Temp FT
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- South Western Sydney Local Health District
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- REQ609424 Requisition #
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time, 38 hours per week, until February 2027
Location: SWSLHD District Wide
Position Classification: SWSLHD Adult Trainee
Remuneration: $1,003.29 - $1,035.22 per week
Requisition ID: REQ609424
Application Close Date: 02/11/2025
Interview Dates: 20/11/2025 & 21/11/2025
Contact Details: If you wish to have a yarn about the traineeship opportunities please reach out to the SWSLHD Aboriginal Workforce Team via email on SWSLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@Health.nsw.gov.au or via phone numbers below.
Portia Fitzpatrick, Aboriginal Workforce Manager: 0427 892 651
Kylie Jones, Aboriginal Workforce Coordinator: 0499 947 568
Jessica Bamblett, Aboriginal Workforce Coordinator: 0419 618 415
⚫️🟡🔴In this role being an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person is a genuine occupational requirement and is authorised by section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1997 (NSW) ⚫️🟡🔴
Unlock your potential with our comprehensive 12-month, full-time paid traineeship designed to kickstart your career!
What We Offer:
- Earn While You Learn: Receive a competitive salary while completing a nationally recognised Certificate III or higher qualification through TAFE, with paid study time included.
- Supportive Environment: Benefit from culturally safe mentoring and ongoing support, ensuring you stay connected, confident, and motivated throughout your journey.
- Career Pathways: Open doors to exciting opportunities upon successful completion of the program, helping you take the next step in your professional development.
Eligibility criteria: To apply, you must:
Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
Be aged 16 years or older.
Be committed to attending TAFE one day per week to complete a Certificate III.
Be available to work 38 hours per week.
No prior experience is required, just a willingness to learn and grow.
SWSLHD is currently offering the following Traineeships
Role and Location Table
Position (Click the title to download the Position Description) | Location(s) Available |
· Bowral · Campbelltown · Fairfield · Liverpool | |
· Bankstown · Campbelltown · Fairfield | |
· Bankstown · Campbelltown · Liverpool | |
· Liverpool |
Have questions about the Traineeship Program? We’ll be running info sessions both in person and online soon. Dates will be shared shortly, watch this space!
For updates or questions, please contact us at SWSLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@Health.nsw.gov.au
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
This is an Identified Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander Position. Applicants for this position 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). Tell us about your mob and connection to culture.
Please note your top two Traineeship role and location that you are interested in applying for from the Position and Location table and briefly say why you are interested in that role.
Demonstrate willingness and capacity to complete a Certificate III qualification throughout the traineeship program.
Additional Information
This information is collected to assist in placing Trainees
Have you completed the HSC, if so, what year, Yes/No Year……………
Have you previously completed a Certificate 3 or 4 qualification? If so, what qualification did you complete? And what Year
Do you have experience using a computer? Yes/No
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
Additional Information
Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.
Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.
Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
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.
