St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne are looking for enthusiastic Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nursing and Allied Health students to participate in our Cadetship Program.
This paid employment experience allows students to enhance their knowledge and skills in their chosen field while completing their degree. Working in a range of fields including acute medical and surgical services, sub-acute care, medical diagnostics, rehabilitation, allied health, mental health, palliative care, correctional health and community residential care.
You will work alongside staff in this area with the support of our First Nations Practice Development Nurse.
The cadetship allows for 23 working shifts (184 hours) across a range of areas, tailored to your interests.
How this Program can benefit you:
income while studying
the opportunity to work in a chosen health service
exposure to the work environment and workplace culture
familiarisation with a potential future place of employment
skill consolidation through practice
mentoring by Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal staff already working in the health service
formation of professional networks
build personal and professional growth and confidence
build career confidence and opportunities
What we Offer
Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
Employee Assistance Program
Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
CBD Location, close to Public Transport and close to lots of car parks
Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
Career development & advancement encouraged
Culture of continuous improvement
Working at St Vincent’s
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.
Application
Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
Please contact Molly Kennedy First Nations Practice Development Nurse on molly.kennedy@svha.org.au or if you have any questions.
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.
Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.
SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).
This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.
At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au
View Reconciliation Action Plan