Aboriginal Traineeship – Operations Assistant
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD)
With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment, working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.
This is a targeted recruitment under Rule 26 of the Government Sector Employment (General) Rules 2014 where only Aboriginal and/ or Torres Strait Islander people are considered eligible to apply for this role.
About Us
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions.
Nepean Hospital is a teaching hospital that provides tertiary referral services in emergency care, coronary care, diagnostics, gynaecology, paediatric, neonatal intensive care/ICU, maternity, mental health, rehabilitation, and surgery. The Nepean Campus has recently experienced tremendous growth and aims to support communities within and outside of Sydney's western suburbs, providing world-class clinical facilities, services, and care.
The NBMLHD Aboriginal Traineeship Program combines on‐the‐job experience with formal study delivered by a Registered Training Organisation (RTO), enabling trainees to complete a nationally recognised qualification while gaining practical skills. This program aligns with NSW Health's Aboriginal Workforce Strategic Framework 2023–2026, which emphasises the importance of building a strong, skilled and culturally supported Aboriginal workforce across the health system.
This traineeship provides a start to a rewarding career in NSW Health. If you are over the age of 18 years, Apply Now!
Benefits
* Obtain a Nationally Recognised Qualification
* Access to First Nations Mentor
* Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
* Novated Leasing
* Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
* Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
* Fitness Passport
NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.
NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please consider the Child Safe Standards guidance provided by the organisation.
A paid Working with Children check is a requirement of this role. For more information on how to apply please consider the relevant guidelines.
Successful candidates are required to provide evidence of vaccination and immunity in accordance with the NSW Health Policy PD2011_005 Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Disease. Please refer to NSW Health immunisation requirements for details.
What you will bring to the role
To be considered for this position, please answer the following questions and include your current resume with your application:
* Please provide a brief description of your Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage and your connection to community.
* What has motivated you to apply for and commit to this 12-month traineeship?
* Tell us about a time when you used your communication skills in a team environment.
* It is a requirement of this role that you are over the age of 18 years old.
For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please contact the appropriate support channels available in your region.
NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.
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