Aboriginal Cadetship Program

Mercy Health Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Australia is looking for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates for a Cadetship Program in Nursing, Midwifery, or Allied Health. This full-time program spans eight weeks and provides essential pre-graduation experience at either Mercy Hospital for Women or Werribee Mercy Hospital in the City of Melbourne. Ideal candidates should demonstrate excellent clinical skills and a compassionate approach to patient care while maintaining a good academic standing. Join us to support diverse community health needs.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide patient-centered care as part of an inter-professional team.
• Compassionate approach to patient care.
• Capability to nurture collaborative relationships within a team.
• Currently enrolled full‑time in a Bachelor or Masters entry degree in Nursing, Midwifery or Allied Health.
• Progressed beyond the first year of studies and maintaining a pass grade in all subjects.
• Identification as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based care to achieve patient outcomes.
• Support daily living activities for patients.
• Ensure a safe patient environment.
• Offer general support to the health care team to ensure effective and efficient care delivery.

Skills

Clinical skills

Time-management

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Adaptability

Problem-solving

Education

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor or Masters entry degree in Nursing, Midwifery or Allied Health

Progressed beyond first year of studies

Job description

Aboriginal Cadetship Program

Join Mercy Health Australia as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cadet in Nursing, Midwifery or Allied Health. The program offers pre‑graduation professional experience over a fixed term of eight weeks (equivalent to 40 shifts over 12 months). Cadets may undertake the program at either Mercy Hospital for Women or Werribee Mercy Hospital.

Employment Type & Location

Type: Fixed Term, full time (40 shifts over 12 months). Location: Mercy Hospital for Women or Werribee Mercy Hospital.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient‑centered, family‑oriented, evidence‑based care within an inter‑professional team environment to achieve the best possible outcomes for patients.
• Support patient activities of daily living, ensuring personal needs and comforts are maintained.
• Assist in maintaining a safe patient environment and provide additional supervision to ensure patient safety.
• Offer general support to the health care team to ensure effective and efficient care delivery.

Qualifications & Experience

• Excellent clinical, time‑management, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to adapt and problem‑solve.
• A compassionate, flexible and positive approach to effective patient care and management.
• Capability to nurture friendly, respectful relationships and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
• Currently enrolled full‑time in a Bachelor or Masters entry degree in Nursing, Midwifery or Allied Health.
• Progressed beyond the first year of studies and maintaining a pass grade in all subjects.
• Identification as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Additional Requirements

• Current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check.
• Proof of current influenza vaccination and other vaccinations in accordance with public health orders.

Contact & Application

Resume, cover letter and all relevant qualifications must be uploaded with the application. Contact Kassandra Russell at [e-mail] for further information.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The team at Mercy Health is proudly diverse. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, sexualities, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds. Mercy Health is an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, as recognised by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).

We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi‑wurrung peoples, traditional custodians of the land on which our Head Office is based, and all other traditional lands where we operate. We pay respect to Elders past and present.