Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Traineeship – Earn While You Learn!
A great opportunity exists for an enthusiastic and committed Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander individual to complete an Allied Health Assistant traineeship and gain a qualification.
The traineeship includes on-the-job training, mentorship and paid study time to complete a Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance. In this traineeship role you will work in a supported environment to assist BRHS Allied Health Professionals with administrative and patient management support. If you have an interest in health and enjoy helping people, this is a great chance to experience working in this rewarding industry.
The Contract: This traineeship is part time at hours/ 3 days per week and fixed term for a period of up to 12 months.
As a trainee at BRHS you will benefit from:
1. Paid employment
2. No course costs - course fees are paid for by BRHS
3. A supported study component
4. Valuable on-the-job training
5. Salary packaging benefits – pay less tax
6. Employee health and wellbeing benefits including access to discounted gym membership and an employee assistance program
7. Experience working for East Gippsland largest employer
The successful applicant will demonstrate:
8. Successful completion of Year 11 Secondary Education
9. A commitment to providing excellent customer service
10. Good computer, literacy, numeracy and communication skills
11. Ability to work effectively in a team environment
About the Organisation & the Department:
Bairnsdale Regional Health Service (BRHS) is East Gippsland's largest employer and healthcare provider. You will join our dedicated team of health professionals and support staff who are committed to delivering a high quality experience to all.
The Allied Health Service delivers the following range of clinical and support services: Dietetics; Occupational Therapy; Physiotherapy; Podiatry; Speech Pathology; and Social Work. The Allied Health Assistant team work in rotational positions across the Allied Health department. The Allied Health Assistant team value teamwork, flexibility and a patient centred approach to consumer care.
How to apply
12. View the full position description and application details by going to the careers page at
13. Applications are to include a cover letter, resume (including two professional referees) and response to the key selection criteria and be submitted online at
14. Applications close: Sunday 17th September 2023
15. For further information please contact Rachel Watt, People and Culture Development Officer, on 03 5150 3362 or at
It is a genuine requirement for this position that the successful candidate be Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait islander as per section 50d of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984. Satisfactory proof of Aboriginality is required.