School-Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships
School-Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships (SBATs) provide Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people who are interested in a career in health the chance to gain valuable skills and experience at Central Coast Local Health District while still at school (year 11 and year 12). The program provides support, mentoring and hands-on experience in various roles across nursing, midwifery, administration, pharmacy and allied health.
SBATs are paid to work one day a week over a two-year period under the supervision of staff and complete their coursework on another day to complete their training.
At the end of their traineeship, students are eligible to receive their HSC and a nationally recognised Certificate III qualification, plus they will have gained extensive work experience in their chosen field.
Keen to hear more about the program from our trainees? View:
Want more information about the program and where it can take you? See:
SBAT Information Pack (1.3 MB)
Register you interest for the next SBAT intake:
SBAT expression of interest form
Cadetships
Cadetship programs are offered by NSW Health for nursing, midwifery and allied health undergraduate students. The programs include a study allowance to assist with education expenses and work placements as a semi-skilled worker. In most instances, cadets can negotiate to complete their work placement (equivalent of 12 weeks) in blocks or over the course of the year.
Applications for the NSW Health Aboriginal Nursing and Midwifery Cadetship Program open annually around December.
For more information about Nursing and Midwifery cadetship opportunities visit:
NSW Health Aboriginal Nursing and Midwifery Cadetship Program – Nursing and midwifery scholarships
NSW Health Aboriginal Allied Health Cadetship
Scholarships
NSW Health offers scholarships to Aboriginal people who are interested in either pursuing or continuing their career in nursing or midwifery. More information:
Nursing and midwifery scholarships and financial assistance
Map your career
Check out ‘Map my Health Career’ to learn more about study and career pathway options into health.
Contact the Aboriginal Workforce Development Team
For support or more information about employment opportunities, please contact:
Nathan Bramston — 0407 498 675
Linda Tanner – 0408 779 568
Email: CCLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au
