Allied Health Aboriginal Cadetship
3 days ago
About Northern Health:
As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.
Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour's drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne's North is fast
An exciting opportunity exists for an enthusiastic allied health student who identifies as aboriginal to join the team at Northern Health.
Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne's rapidly growing outer north.
Services are provided through our five main campuses:
Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn Centre, and Kilmore District Hospital. In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park and Coburg.
About the Role:
The Northern Health Allied Health Aboriginal Cadetship offers paid employment experience and cultural and clinical support to Aboriginal students undertaking studies within an Allied Health discipline currently represented in the workforce of Northern Health.
The successful applicant will work in an Allied Health Assistant role to enhance the development of their skills and knowledge in health and their discipline to assist with the successful completion of their studies. Cadets will work under the supervision of clinicians to observe and provide appropriate clinical care across an array of specialities.
The role is a casual position where you may be required to travel and work across the various Northern Health Campuses. Allocation of shifts will be flexible and will work around the study requirements of the successful candidate.
To be successful in this role you will:
- Be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent
- Are enrolled in an allied health course that leads to a nationally recognised qualification, including a bachelor's degree, diploma, graduate certificate, graduate diploma or master's degree
- Have progressed beyond first year of study
- Maintain a pass grade in all subjects
- Currently reside in Victoria or a cross-border community
- Demonstrate teamwork experience
- Demonstrate negotiation and effective interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrate a willingness to participate in service delivery activities and demonstrate a commitment to continued quality improvement.
- Possess self-management skills with an ability to meet timelines and priorities competing demands.
- Current Victorian Driver's License;
- Current National Police and Working with Children History Check
Other requirements:
- In accordance with the Equal Opportunity Act (2010), this is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Identified position
Next Steps . . .
If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you.
For further details, please refer to the Position Description. Alternatively, you can contact Peter Brack, Director Education - Allied Health on or
Applications close 17 September 2025
Why work at the Northern Health?
NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally.
Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits.
- Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new 'Thrive' program
- Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
- An inclusive and culturally safe space
- Access to salary packaging, EAP, our online library and onsite car parking
Work with us Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.
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