SWSLHD Aboriginal Traineeship Program 2026

Position Details Employment Type: Temporary Full Time, 38 hours per week Location: Bankstown Hospital Position Classification: SWSLHD Adult Trainee Remuneration: $1,003.29 - $1,035.22 per week Requisition ID: REQ Application Close Date: 11/12/2025 Interview Date Range: 17/12/2025 – 19/12/2025 Contact Details Contact the SWSLHD Aboriginal Workforce Team via email at or call / / . Portia Fitzpatrick, Aboriginal Workforce Manager: Kylie Jones, Aboriginal Workforce Coordinator: Jessica Bamblett, Aboriginal Workforce Coordinator: Genuine Occupational Requirement ⚫️ In this role being an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person is a genuine occupational requirement authorized by section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1997 (NSW) ⚫️ Program Overview Unlock your potential with our comprehensive 12-month, full-time paid traineeship designed to kickstart your career What We Offer Earn While You Learn: Receive a competitive salary while completing a nationally recognised Certificate III or higher qualification through TAFE, with paid study time included. Supportive Environment: Benefit from culturally safe mentoring and ongoing support, ensuring you stay connected, confident, and motivated throughout your journey. Career Pathways: Open doors to exciting opportunities upon successful completion of the program, helping you take the next step in your professional development. Eligibility Criteria Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Be aged 16 years or older. Be committed to attending TAFE one day per week to complete a Certificate III. Be available to work 38 hours per week. No prior experience is required, just a willingness to learn and grow. Traineeships at Bankstown Hospital Health and Security Assistant (HASA) Assistant in Nursing (AIN) Information Guide Link: How to Apply To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the questions below thoroughly. View our application guide or improve your application . Provide the following information: This is an Identified Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander Position. Applicants must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent through parentage, identify as an Aboriginal person and/or Torres Strait Islander and be accepted in the community as such. Tell us about your mob and connection to culture. Indicate the top two traineeship role and location that you are interested in applying for from the Position and Location table and briefly state why you are interested in that role. Demonstrate willingness and capacity to complete a Certificate III qualification throughout the traineeship program. Have you completed the HSC, if so, what year? Yes/No; Year. Have you previously completed a Certificate 3 or 4 qualification? If so, what qualification did you complete? And what year? Do you have experience using a computer? Yes/No Benefits and Additional Information Salary Packaging: South Western Sydney Local Health District employees can benefit from salary packaging. Visit Smart Salary for details. Health & Fitness: Employees receive discounted gym membership/corporate wellbeing programs including Fitness Passport . Transforming Your Experience: Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHD's key strategy to positively transform the experience of patients, consumers, staff and communities across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised, and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. Eligibility for Permanent Appointment To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency. Equal Opportunity Statement South Western Sydney Local Health District is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply. Child Safe Culture SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse. Connect with Us Connect with us on 'X' , Facebook and LinkedIn . #J-18808-Ljbffr