Information Technology Trainee (Targeted Aboriginal)
This is a targeted recruitment under Rule 26 of the Government Sector Employment (General) Rules 2014 where only Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people are considered eligible to apply for this role.
10x Information Technology Trainee (Targeted Aboriginal) – Single Digital Patient Record (SDPRIA) & eHealth NSW
• Temporary full time (exempt) up to 2 years with the possibility of extension
• Salary will be determined based on skills/experience, in accordance with the Public Hospital (Training Wage) (State) Award 2024
• Chatswood or St Leonards location
• In-office presence with hybrid flexibility for work-life balance
Applications close: Sunday, 18th January 2026 11:59PM
eHealth NSW
eHealth NSW is the digital centre of excellence for NSW Health, leading the transformation of Australia’s largest health system. We design, build and support innovative ICT solutions that improve patient care across the state, guided by a Cloud First Strategy and a commitment to scalable, patient-centred digital healthcare.
Single Digital Patient Record Implementation Authority (SDPRIA), NSW
The SDPRIA program is revolutionising healthcare in NSW by creating a single, secure and integrated view of patient information across the state. This landmark initiative connects the entire public health system, giving clinicians real-time access to unified data and enabling safer, more transparent and high-quality care for every patient, everywhere.
About this Role
We have an exciting opportunity for 10x Information Technology Trainee to join the Single Digital Patient Record Implementation Authority (SDPRIA) and eHealth NSW, supporting innovative projects that improve healthcare delivery across the state. Reporting to the Director of Aboriginal Health, you will work under the guidance of a Supervisor and local Manager to provide administrative and technical support, assist with ICT-related tasks, and contribute to the efficient operation of the business unit. This traineeship offers hands-on experience in a dynamic public sector environment, exposure to large-scale health technology initiatives, and opportunities for learning and career development.
The Aboriginal Adult Apprenticeships and Traineeships (AAAT) opportunities are funded under the Training Services NSW, Elsa Dixon Aboriginal Employment Grant. This Initiative is designed to support Aboriginal people to access employment and career development pathways into the NSW Public Sector and in Closing The Gap.
Learn more about digIT Aboriginal IT Employment Program 2026 here: digIT - Aboriginal IT Employment Program | eHealth NSW
About you
To be successful, you will:
- Comply with the responsibilities relating to the Trainee Training Contract between SDPRIA/eHealth NSW, NSW State Training, the RTO, the Apprenticeship Centre and the individual. This includes the responsibility of completing structured training, working full-time and the attainment of Certificate IV or Diploma of IT.
- Be willing to rotate through the various Metropolitan Sydney locations as part of a comprehensive development program. This may require relocation for development opportunities for limited periods of time as directed by the reporting line Manager. You will need to arrange your own travel to these sites, noting that public transport options may be limited
- 3x positions require candidates to be at least 21 years of age.
- 4x positions require candidates to have completed Year 10 in or after 2022.
- 3x positions have no specific requirements and are open to candidates aged 16 to 65
If this sounds like you and you’re looking for a rewarding new opportunity, we would love to hear from you!
Working at eHealth and SDPRIA
Our people are at the heart of who we are. We support our people with great benefits so they can enrich health in millions of ways every day:
- Flexible work options
- Professional growth and career development
- Allocated day off per month
- Salary packaging
- Various health and wellbeing programs to support our team
- Dedicated NAIDOC leave to celebrate and honour Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture
Valuing diversity and inclusion
NSW Health is committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from diverse community groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability for all advertised positions and have strategies in place to support them.
For more information on the strategies in place to support diversity and inclusion such as NSW Health’s Stepping Up program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and our Disability Employment Strategy, please visit https://www.ehealth.nsw.gov.au/about/our-culture/diversity-and-inclusion.
Need more information?
- Position Description
- Learn more about Single Digital Patient Record and eHealth
- Access our resources to support Aboriginal people interested in public health career
How to apply
To be considered for this position, please include an up-to-date resume (up to 5 pages) and responses in the questionnaire to outline your skills, knowledge and experience relevant to the role. In preparation to complete these tasks, please review the position description and advertisement to understand the requirements.
- What motivates you to pursue a Traineeship, particularly in the field of Information Technology (IT)
- Describe a time where you had to educate yourself to learn a new skill or knowledge on a topic within a short timeframe. How did you go about acquiring the new skill or knowledge?
If you require assistance, have any questions about the role or require adjustments to the recruitment/interview process, please contact EHNSW-Recruitment@health.nsw.gov.au.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact our Aboriginal Health Relationship Manager, Danny Sampson at daniel.sampson@health.nsw.gov.au
Please note: Our response times may be slower over the holiday period, but we will endeavor to respond to your queries as soon as possible.
Information sessions
If you’re interested to know more about these exciting new employment opportunities, please register for one of the following sessions:
Tuesday 16 December 9:00am - Register Here
Wednesday 17 December 12:00pm - Register Here
Thursday 18 December 5:00 pm - Register Here
Applications close: Sunday, 18th January 2026 11:59PM
Additional information
This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
To be eligible for this role you must have current Australian work rights (Australian citizen, permanent resident, New Zealand citizen with a current passport, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia).
'Exempt' is defined as a fixed term contract with a length greater than 13 weeks.
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