Job Description
We offer a broad range of traineeships for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders for both those at school and for adults wanting to gain qualifications.
We offer traineeships in:
- Nursing
- Allied Health
- Dental Assisting
- Aged Care
- Administration
- Human Resources and
- Finance.
With each traineeship you work towards a Certificate 3 or Certificate 4 qualification. School-based applications are taken from late July for the following year and we welcome adult trainees to get in touch at any time with their career goals and we will see how we can support you with a traineeship positions.
School-based traineeships
School-based traineeships (year 11 and 12) have 100 days of on the job training, which means one day a week during term and also one day a week in 50% of your school holidays. You’ll have two periods a week to study, with all courses available online. This traineeship will count towards your overall HSC mark.
Adult traineeships
Adult trainees stay with us for 12 – 24 months as you work towards an industry recognised certificate level national qualification, while working and gaining relevant experience in a paid role. We offer both full and part-time traineeships.
Throughout the training program, trainees will be given support to consider, explore and prepare for their next study or career opportunity, including applications for advertised roles within the District.
Our District and Locations
We provide specialised health services at:
- 3 regional referral hospitals at Bathurst, Dubbo and Orange
- Australia’s largest rural mental health service at Orange
- 4 procedural hospitals at Mudgee, Cowra, Parkes and Forbes
- 25 Multipurpose Services, located in some of our most unique Australian outback towns including Lightning Ridge, Bourke, and many others.
For more information
Jarrad Smith – Aboriginal Traineeship Coordinator
Phone: (02) 6369 8969
Email: jarrad.smith@health.nsw.gov.au
Western NSW Local Health District is the largest Local Health District in NSW. We offer a diverse range of essential services to individuals of all ages, including prenatal care, child development support, treatment for chronic and complex conditions and palliative care. We strive to deliver high-quality, accessible and community-centered care to all of our patients.
Products and Services: WNSWLHD offers a broad spectrum of healthcare services encompassing primary care, acute care, community health, mental health, and specialist services. From hospital-based treatments to community outreach programs, we strive to meet the diverse healthcare needs of individuals and families across Western NSW. Additionally, the district is actively involved in health promotion and disease prevention activities to support the overall health and resilience of the community.
Employment Opportunities: we provides a wide range of employment opportunities for individuals seeking to make a difference in healthcare. From clinical roles such as doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals to non-clinical positions in administration, management, and support services, there are diverse career pathways available within the health district. Living in Western NSW offers so much more than a rewarding and fulfilling career. Our district has diverse and vibrant people living across large regional cities, well-serviced rural towns and a number of unique Australian villages. You’ll be welcomed with open arms by communities grateful for your service and keen to make you one of their own. You’ll find friends easy to make and be supported by both your workplace and the community in which you live to achieve your dreams. In Western NSW, we really look after each other.
Commitment to First Nations People: we deeply committed to improving health outcomes and addressing the healthcare needs of Australia's First Nations People. The health district recognises the importance of culturally appropriate healthcare services. We are dedicated to fostering a culturally safe and respectful environment for both staff and patients, and it actively promotes the recruitment and retention of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff to better reflect the communities it serves and currently have over 7% of our staff identify as Aborginal or Torres Strait Islander. Join our team and contribute to the advancement of Indigenous health and well-being in Western NSW.
