Expression of Interest: Aboriginal Nursing/Midwifery Cadetship Program 2027

Loddon Mallee Local Health Service Network; Greater Bendigo; Hybrid; AUD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Flexible working arrangements

Staff gym and pool access

Career development and education

Job summary

Bendigo Health invites expressions of interest for the Aboriginal Nursing/Midwifery Cadetship Program 2027. This fixed-term, part-time role offers paid industry experience within a regional health service and includes a flexible schedule to support study, work and lifestyle balance, plus mentoring from a wide range of professionals.

The cadet will support the Nursing/Midwifery team with patient care and administrative tasks, maintain a high level of professional conduct, and meet onboarding

Qualifications

• Aboriginal and/or First Nations health student pursuing healthcare studies.
• Evidence of full immunisation record required at onboarding.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care and administrative tasks as part of Nursing/Midwifery team.
• Uphold professional conduct and adhere to safety standards.

Job description

Work in an environment that offers:

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

The Position

Job Reference: 4771

Position Title: Expression of Interest: Aboriginal Nursing/Midwifery 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

Employment Status: Fixed Term Part Time (January 2027 - December 2027)

Closing date: 11/11/2026

The Aboriginal Cadetship Program provides First Nations health students the opportunity to engage in supported, practical and paid employment within the health workforce.

This position will support the Nursing/Midwifery team in which they are employed, within the scope of practice associated with their position, such as assisting with patient care and administrative tasks. The cadet will be required to uphold a strong level of professional conduct and continually adhere to safety standards.

This program aims to support students throughout their studies and into employment post-graduation.

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 Clinical Operations Division encompasses acute, cancer and mental health services. We provide a wide range of general medical, surgical and specialty services including but not limited to; Oncology, Cardiology, Renal, Emergency, Women’s and Children’s, Critical Care, Specialist Clinics, Cancer Clinics and Mental Health Services.

Within a state‑of‑the‑art hospital, our Ambulatory and Critical Care, Medical Services, Surgical Services and Women’s and Children’s (including an Early Parenting Centre) areas use the latest technologies to provide excellent care. Our world class Cancer Centre uses a multi‑disciplinary, integrated approach to treat specific cancers. The Cancer Centre offers medical oncology, radiation oncology, specialist nurses, clinical trials and cancer research, palliative care, and a Cancer Wellness Program.

The Mental Health Service provides psychiatric care and treatment across a large catchment covering the Loddon Mallee region. Family sensitive practice is central to our models of mental health care and best practice ensures the identification, inclusion and support of families, carers and children.

Each year our onsite Specialist Clinics provide over 100,000 service events, we also see more than 60,000 people in our Emergency Department and welcome around 1700 babies into the world. The Clinical Operations Division assists with the admission of more than 50,000 patients into the hospital each year.

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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