Aboriginal Cadetship - Nursing and Allied Health

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland.

We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between.

More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focussed on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive.

Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

• Aboriginal Cadetship Program, Peninsula Care Group Bayside Health

• Build your future in healthcare while you study

• Earn while you learn, salary packaging available

We are proud to offer an Aboriginal Cadetship Program designed to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students pursuing careers in healthcare. This program provides an opportunity to gain valuable paid workplace experience while continuing your studies, helping you develop practical skills, professional networks, and confidence in a healthcare setting.

As a Cadet, you'll be part of a supportive and culturally safe environment where your learning, growth, and career aspirations are encouraged every step of the way.

About the Program

The Aboriginal Cadetship program for Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health students aims to include delivery of supportive structures within the organisation and a minimum of eight weeks (40 roster shifts) over a six-month period in casual capacity. In a hospital setting, the cadetship role provides support to the allied and nursing staff in the delivery of safe, personal, effective and connected care. The elements of patient care will be delegated in accordance with the professional judgement of the supervising Health Professional and in accordance with the level of achieved education preparation and assessed competence of the individual Cadet. The role will include tasks such as observation of clinical procedures and therapeutic interventions; assisting with patients' activities of daily living; and providing wellbeing support through effective communication. The position offers access to culturally safe professional support; peer support, learning activities and development of professional affiliations and potential career pathways.

Cadets will be offered paid shifts throughout the program, with flexibility to support study requirements, placements, and personal commitments.

For further information, please see the Position Description.

Who Can Apply?

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students who:

• Are currently living in Victoria or a cross border community

• Have completed at least their first year of study

• Have successfully passed all subjects completed to date

Students enrolled in the following courses are encouraged to apply:

• Diploma of Nursing
• Bachelor of Nursing

Allied Health disciplines, including:

• Dietetics
• Occupational Therapy
• Physiotherapy
• Podiatry
• Psychology
• Social Work
• Speech Pathology
• Pharmacy
• Biomedical Science and related health fields

Why Join Our Cadetship Program?

• Earn while you learn through paid employment
• Gain practical experience in a healthcare environment
• Develop workplace-ready skills and professional confidence
• Connect with experienced clinicians and healthcare professionals
• Receive support in a culturally safe and inclusive workplace
• Strengthen future employment opportunities upon graduation

Apply Today!

If you're passionate about healthcare and want to gain valuable experience while completing your studies, we would love to hear from you.

For further information or any questions regarding the Aboriginal Cadetship Program, please contact Kunal Mahajan, Aboriginal and Allied Health Manager at ********@phcn.vic.gov.au or Brett Sutter-Smith, Aboriginal Employment and Reconciliation Advisor at *************@phcn.vic.gov.au

If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact the Talent Acquisition Team at ***************@phcn.vic.gov.au or 03 9784 2*** (option 1).

Additional Information

Bayside Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with all abilities.

To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-preparing-employment/

The role ceases advertising on 30 September 2026.

*Please refer to the Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2025 - 2027 salary circular for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience. For further information on salary range classifications and grading please refer to the following page: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-with-us/salary-rates/

It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.

Join Bayside Health and help us to deliver healthy lives for everyone, through sustainable, innovative, compassionate care.