Expression of Interest: Aboriginal Allied Health Cadetship Program 2027

Loddon Mallee Local Health Service Network; Greater Bendigo; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff health and wellbeing programs

Career development and education

Generous salary packaging

Flexible Working Arrangements

Staff gym and pool access

Job summary

Bendigo Health is offering an Aboriginal Allied Health Cadetship Program 2027. The cadet will support the Allied Health team with patient therapy assistance, group programs and admin tasks, while gaining paid industry experience in a regional health service.

Flexible scheduling supports study and lifestyle balance, with mentoring from a wide range of professionals. The role is a fixed-term part-time position (January 2027–December 2027) with duties across clinical and administrative tasks, under

Responsibilities

• Assisting with therapy sessions
• Facilitating group programs
• Completing administrative tasks as delegated by Allied Health Professionals.

Job description

Work in an environment that offers:

• Paid industry experience, working in a regional healthcare service.
• Flexible working schedule to support study, work and lifestyle balance.
• Support and mentoring opportunities from a wide range of professionals.

The Position

Job Reference: 4740

Position Title: Expression of Interest: Aboriginal Allied Health Cadetship Program 2027
Classification: Dependent on role and experience (as per EBA)
Salary per hour (exc. super): Dependent on role and experience (as per EBA)
Hours per fortnight: 10.00
Employment Status: Fixed Term Part Time (January 2027 - December 2027)

Closing date: 11/11/2026

The Cadet will support the Allied Health team in which they are employed, within the scope of practice associated with their role such as assisting with patient therapy, group programs and administrative tasks as delegated.

Responsibilities may include assisting with therapy sessions, facilitating group programs, and completing administrative tasks as delegated by an Allied Health Professional. The successful candidate will demonstrate a high standard of professionalism, work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, and consistently adhere to workplace health, safety, and quality standards.

Working with Bendigo Health

Bendigo Health are a leader in regional health care, combining outstanding services with a strong education, training and personal development culture.

Created by our community in the 1850s, we have a long, proud history of delivering excellent care to our community.

Our organisation is diverse, welcoming and committed to delivering our vision to be a trusted regional healthcare service recognised for delivering exceptional care, being a great place to work, and being deeply connected to our community.

Bendigo Health has around 5000 staff and a catchment area covering a quarter of the size of Victoria. The three main campuses of Bendigo Health are in Bendigo, with many services extended to regional settings including areas such as Mildura, Echuca, Swan Hill, Kyneton and Castlemaine.

We offer a fantastic range of benefits for our staff, including:

• Staff health and wellbeing programs
• Career development and education opportunities
• Generous salary packaging opportunities, to increase your take-home pay each fortnight
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Use of staff gym and pool and access to other fitness facilities through fitness passport program

If successful for a position at Bendigo Health you must provide evidence of your full immunisation record as part of the on boarding process.

Your New Division

The Community and Continuing Care Division provides a broad range of high-quality, person-centred care programs and services to consumers in inpatient, outpatient, and community settings. Each service within the division is designed to ensure holistic care and improve the overall well-being of our patients and communities.

The Community Services team is dedicated to enhancing the health and wellbeing outcomes of the communities in the Loddon Mallee with six regional offices. This team includes: Aged Care Assessment undertaken on behalf of My Aged Care; Community Allied Health; Community Care; Carer Support and Community Nursing & Home Care.

The Continuing Care team delivers high-quality services across the Loddon Mallee region including: Dental Care; Chronic Disease Management; Outpatient Rehabilitation; Support for People Transitioning Home; Diabetes Management and Geriatric Management and Assessment.

The Allied Health team provides comprehensive, high-quality care across the continuum, including expert services in: audiology, dietetics, exercise physiology, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, podiatry, psychology, social work, speech pathology and allied health assistants who work with these disciplines.

The Geriatric Medicine Team includes Geriatricians, Rehabilitation physicians, Palliative care physicians, registrars and junior medial staff. The Team work across inpatients, outpatients and home settings.

The Clinical Support Services team includes Medical Imaging incorporating BreastScreen, Pharmacy and Pathology.

In addition, the Community and Continuing Care Division holds the professional portfolio of Chief Allied Health Officer. The Chief Allied Health Officer and allied health discipline managers provide professional governance for all allied health across Bendigo Health.

Bendigo Region

Bendigo is one of Victoria’s largest regional cities making it a great city to live and work in. Bendigo provides services for the region’s population of over 320,000 and so the city offers excellent schools, shopping and cultural precincts, sporting facilities and various tertiary facilities. We can offer generous flexible working arrangements - giving you more time to enjoy the fantastic restaurants, beautiful parks, walking trails and wineries within our region.

Diversity and Inclusion

Bendigo Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and social inclusion and encourage people from a diverse cultural background, people with disabilities and or Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

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