Aboriginal Traineeship - Wardsperson

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (Up to 12 months)
Location: Nepean Hospital
Remuneration: Public Hospital (Training Wage) (State) Award  
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ663413
Applications close: 14th June 2026

With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment, 
working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.

This is a targeted recruitment under Rule 26 of the Government Sector Employment (General) Rules 2014 where only Aboriginal and/ or Torres Strait Islander people are considered eligible to apply for this role.

About Us

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions.

Nepean Hospital is a teaching hospital that provides tertiary referral services in emergency care, coronary care, diagnostics, gynaecology, paediatric, neonatal intensive care/ICU, maternity, mental health, rehabilitation, and surgery. The Nepean Campus has recently experienced tremendous growth and aims to support communities within and outside of Sydney’s western suburbs, providing world-class clinical facilities, services, and care.

The NBMLHD Aboriginal Traineeship Program combines on‑the‑job experience with formal study delivered by a Registered Training Organisation (RTO), enabling trainees to complete a nationally recognised qualification while gaining practical skills. This program aligns with NSW Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Strategic Framework 2023–2026, which emphasises the importance of building a strong, skilled and culturally supported Aboriginal workforce across the health system.

This traineeship provides a start to a rewarding career in NSW Health. Apply Now! 

 

Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees
 

• Obtain a Nationally Recognised Qualification

• Access to First Nations Mentor

• Accrued Day Off (ADO)

  Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packagingg  

• Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year

• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

• Fitness Passport

NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.

NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards

A paid Working with Children check is a requirement of this role. For more information on how to apply please click here.

Successful candidates are required to provide evidence of vaccination and immunity in accordance with the requirements outlined in the NSW Health Policy PD2011_005 Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Disease. Please click here for information on immunisation requirements.