Aboriginal Cadetship - Nursing

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• Part time, fixed term roles available Austin Campus, Repatriation Campus, Royal Talbot Campus

Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and statewide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives. 

About the Aboriginal Cadetship
Cadets are embedded within nursing teams across the main Austin Health campus, working alongside experienced nurses in a variety of clinical settings. You’ll be actively involved in ward-based care, supported by mentors and colleagues who value your contribution and growth. This team-based approach ensures you’re part of a workplace committed to inclusion, reconciliation, and excellence in healthcare.

About the Role
Austin Health is proud to offer a dedicated Aboriginal Nursing Cadetship Program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nursing students. As a cadet, you’ll be employed in the role of a Registered Undergraduate Student of Nursing (RUSON), gaining paid clinical experience while completing your studies. This role provides a unique opportunity to develop your clinical skills, build confidence, and contribute to patient care in a supportive and culturally safe environment.

About you

You will be someone who enjoys working as a part of a supportive team committed to excellence in patient care.  You’ll have an interest in self-development and education, and actively seek out opportunities to grow your skillset. You will identify as a First Nations person.

In accordance with the Equal Opportunity Act (2010), this position is open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants only.

You’ll further have: A commitment to delivering high quality, patient centred care. Be caring, pro-active and have an engaging manner. Currently in possession of a Working With Children Check, Ability to work both AM and PM shifts (around clinical placement), Must be enrolled in a Bachelor of Nursing and completed your first year of study

Our benefits 

Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including: 

• Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation. 

• A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program. 

• Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, easy access via public transport and car parking options. 

• Mentoring and career development opportunities. 

Work with us! 

We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures. 

If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. What matters most is your passion, your drive and your willingness to learn and contribute. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date. 

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Jane Warneke, Coordinator - jane.warneke@austin.org.au

Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position description for further details. 

Application closing date: 14 October 2025