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Aboriginal Allied Health Cadet
part-time•Wodonga
About this role
About the Role
Closing Date: 15/02/2026
- Join the largest regional health service between Sydney and Melbourne
- Competitive salary plus generous salary packaging options
- Dynamic work environment and collaborative team culture
Allied Health Aboriginal Cadetship – Commencing 2026
Albury Wodonga Health
Are you an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander student currently studying an Allied Health degree 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 Allied Health Aboriginal Cadetship, created to support your journey into a rewarding career in health.
About the Cadetship
As a cadet, you’ll undertake 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 be placed with one of AWH’s allied health teams—such as physiotherapy, occupational therapy, social work, speech pathology, dietetics or other disciplines—depending on your area of study and available placements. The cadetship will also provide an opportunity to work with the allied health team at AWAHS.
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 allied health.
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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What you'll do
- As a cadet, you will undertake 320 hours of paid work across the year, gaining valuable experience in various allied health disciplines. You will be supported by a clinical supervisor and a cultural mentor throughout your cadetship.
About Albury Wodonga Health
AWH is a unique service. Established on 1 July 2009 it is the first cross border public health service to exist in Australia, and operates under an agreement between New South Wales and Victorian governments to provide the largest regional health care services between Sydney and Melbourne. It supports an outer catchment population of 250,000 and covers the North-East of Victoria and Southern New South Wales.
We have over 1,700 staff and over 200 volunteers meeting the needs of our diverse regional community.
Care is provided to our community through:
* Two public hospitals (Albury Hospital and Wodonga Hospital)
* Two community rehabilitation centres located at the Albury and Wodonga Hospitals
* Wodonga dental clinic
* Mental Health Service in Wodonga, Beechworth and Wangaratta
* Child and adolescent mental health services located in Wodonga and Wangaratta
You can view our Organisation Structure and find out more about us here: http://www.awh.org.au/about-us/about-awh/
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What does a Aboriginal Allied Health Cadet do at Albury Wodonga Health?
As a Aboriginal Allied Health Cadet at Albury Wodonga Health, you will: as a cadet, you will undertake 320 hours of paid work across the year, gaining valuable experience in various allied health disciplines. You will be supported by a clinical supervisor and a cultural mentor throughout your cadetship..
Is the Aboriginal Allied Health Cadet position at Albury Wodonga Health remote?
The Aboriginal Allied Health Cadet position at Albury Wodonga Health is based in Wodonga, Victoria, Australia. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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