Aboriginal Nursing Cadet

About the Role

Closing Date: 28/02/2026 

Albury Wodonga Health

Are you an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander student currently studying Nursing at university? Are you looking for a meaningful way to build your skills and gain real experience in a health service close to home?

Albury Wodonga Health (AWH), in partnership with the Albury Wodonga Aboriginal Health Service (AWAHS), is proud to offer our Nursing Aboriginal Cadetship, created to support your journey into a rewarding career in health.

About the Cadetship

As a cadet, you’ll undertake 40 shifts (320 hours) of paid work across the year. Working days and hours are arranged with flexibility so you can balance your university commitments while gaining valuable on-the-ground experience.

You’ll complete three rotations to ensure a broad range of experience: the first being in an acute medical or surgical ward; the second being a community nursing placement at Albury Wodonga Aboriginal Health Service (AWAHS) and the third in a specialty area which is tailored to your interests.

Throughout your cadetship, you’ll be supported by:

• A dedicated clinical supervisor who guides your practice
• A cultural mentor who understands the importance of connection, community and identity
• A peer network of other Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students and staff

This program offers more than paid work—it’s a culturally safe pathway designed to grow your confidence, strengthen your skills and support your future career in nursing.

About Albury Wodonga Health (AWH)

AWH serves as the largest regional healthcare provider between Sydney and Melbourne, situated in the border cities of Albury and Wodonga. With a dedicated team of over 3,000 professionals, we proudly service a population of up to 300,000 across North-East Victoria and Southern NSW. Our extensive network encompasses two primary hospital campuses and an additional 22 sites, delivering a diverse range of emergency, surgical, women’s and children’s, community, mental health, allied health, and sub-acute services. Our growth continues with the opening of a state-of-the-art Emergency Department in 2024, and excitingly, the construction of a new hospital at our Albury site by 2028.  This expansion will greatly elevate our ability to service the needs of our community, and we need a great team of people like you to accomplish this.
 

What awaits you at AWH?

We are committed to our Employee Value Proposition and will deliver on our key pillars of Growth, Balance, Contribution and Lifestyle. We provide comprehensive induction and training to set you up for success, offer exceptional Rewards and Benefits and continuously nurture your professional growth by providing opportunities for development. 

Are you ready to become part of our team?

To uncover compelling reasons to embark on this career journey with us and become part of our fantastic team, please refer to our Candidate Information Pack.
Salary and terms will be in accordance with the relevant state EBA or Award.

AWH prioritises Equal Employment Opportunity, Ethical Practice, and embraces Cultural Diversity and Social Inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Please note that appointments are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks including Criminal Record check and working with Children checks.

Important Notice: All healthcare workers must maintain all vaccinations required by relevant healthcare regulations, guidelines, or their specific role within the organisation. In addition to mandatory vaccinations, AWH strongly encourage all employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccination and the seasonal influenza (flu) vaccination, as recommended by public health authorities and as a preventative measure to help ensure the safety and well-being of patients, colleagues, and the broader community.

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