Allied Health/Health Practitioner - First Nations Cadet
Join our Deadly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cadetship Program!
Queensland Health is offering Allied Health/Health Practitioner Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cadetships in 2027, across all Hospital and Health Services (HHSs).
About this role
Under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be Indigenous to the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community. The Allied Health/Health Practitioner cadet performs a range of clinical support activities and on the job skills development while engaged in formal full-time tertiary studies necessary to acquire an entry level (mandatory) qualification for employment.
About the role
The Allied Health/Health Practitioner cadet performs a range of clinical support activities and on the job skills development while engaged in formal full-time tertiary studies necessary to acquire an entry level (mandatory) qualification for employment as a Health Practitioner in Queensland.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with Queensland Health's values:
- Successfully complete all academic requirements and 456 hours (60 days) of paid placement within 12 months.
- Perform delegated clinical assessment, treatment, and care planning activities under allied health/health practitioner supervision.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams, including maintaining accurate clinical documentation.
- Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, referrals, quality improvement projects, and ongoing training and development.
- Adhere to organisational policies, quality standards, and workplace health and safety requirements to deliver safe, high-quality care.
Read more about QH Cadetships in the Flyer, FAQ, and Role Description attached
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Job details
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Position status Fixed Term Temporary |
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Position type Part-time |
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Occupational group Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support |
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Classification HP1 |
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Workplace Location Brisbane Inner City,Brisbane - North,Brisbane - South,Brisbane - East,Brisbane - West,Cairns region,Central West Qld,Darling Downs - Maranoa,Far North Qld,Flexible,Gold Coast,Ipswich region,Logan - Beaudesert,Mackay region,Moreton Bay - North,Moreton Bay - South,North West Qld,Rockhampton region,South West Qld,Sunshine Coast,Toowoomba region,Townsville region,Wide Bay |
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Job ad reference QLD/MN693944 |
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Closing date 19-Oct-2026 |
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Job duration
12 months |
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Contact person
Statewide First Nations Training Programs Team |
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Contact details
QHCadetship@health.qld.gov.au
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Attachments
MN693944 - Role Description (PDF, 292KB)
Role Description Cadet - Frequently Asked Questions (PDF, 159KB) Application Kit 2027 Cadetship Flyer (PDF, 567KB) Application Kit |
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