Aboriginal Population Health Trainee
3 days ago
Opportunity for an Aboriginal person to gain hands-on experience in the health sector while completing a Master of Public Health degree through the NSW Health Aboriginal Population Health Training Initiative.
$84,436 – $112,331 per annum + 12% super & salary packaging | Temporary Full Time (3 years from date of commencement) | Illawarra | REQ600135 | Grade: Health Manager Level 1 | Applications close: 28 September 2025
This position is identified for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people on the basis of a genuine occupational qualification under section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. #AboriginalEmployment
Program and Responsibilities- Join the Aboriginal Population Health Trainee program as part of the NSW Health Aboriginal Population Health Training Initiative (APHTI).
- Participate in a three-year, full-time, workplace-based program to increase Aboriginal representation in the population health workforce.
- Complete a variety of placements within ISLHD's Public and Population Health Directorate (PPH), gaining hands-on experience in diverse public health settings.
- Receive close support from the ISLHD Aboriginal Health and Workforce Directorate to ensure a culturally safe, connected, and empowering environment.
- Build relationships with Aboriginal staff across the district and engage with Aboriginal communities across the four LGAs served.
- Undertake part-time postgraduate study toward a Master of Public Health degree, with costs covered by NSW Health.
- Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role.
- Evidence of undergraduate degree completion and eligibility to enrol in Master of Public Health.
- Valid NSW Driver's Licence.
- Corroboration of Aboriginality and community involvement.
- ISLHD covers the Illawarra region from Helensburgh to North Durras, employing over 8,500 staff and providing services across 58 locations.
- Benefits include allocated days off (ADO) for eligible full-time employees, salary packaging, novated leasing, Fitness Passport, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and opportunities for career progression and professional development.
- ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse, inclusive workplace. ISLHD is committed to child safety and aligns with NSW Health's Child Safe Standards.
- Apply by reading the Position Description, then use the online portal to submit a resume and address the selection criteria within the application.
- Essential requirements include vaccination for Category A, undergraduate degree completion with eligibility for Master of Public Health, valid NSW Driver's Licence, and corroboration of Aboriginality and community.
- Applications close on 28 September 2025.
For more information about the position classification, the Position Description is available. Stepping Up provides support for Aboriginal people navigating the recruitment process. You may also contact the ISLHD team for role-related queries or application help.
Need more information or help applying?
Visit the ISLHD website for application tips and information about ISLHD, plus Stepping Up resources. Follow ISLHD on social media for updates. For role-related questions or help applying, contact Curtis Gregory via email at Curtis.Gregory@health.nsw.gov.au.
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