WMH School-Based Traineeship - Rural

About the role

What are you waiting for? Kickstart your career in health now!

Students have the opportunity to gain a Qualification in the following:

• Certificate III in Health Services Assistant.

• Certificate III in Health Administration.

Are you the right person for the job?

To be successful in gaining a school-based traineeship your application needs to demonstrate these personal attributes:

• Ability to commit to a 12-month school-based traineeship - this means you need to have the skills, ability and self-motivation to work towards completing a Certificate III qualification prior to finishing your school education and regularly attend work.

• Willingness to learn - if you are successful in applying for this position, you will be assigned an ‘on the job supervisor'. Your supervisor will show you how to perform tasks, assign you tasks to complete and assess your workplace competency.

• A genuine interest in Health - completing a school-based traineeship will allow you the opportunity to explore your pathway into a career in Health.

Mandatory Requirements:

• 85% school attendance

• Have an average marks (pass C) in Maths and English

• Blue Card required

• Be currently enrolled in year 11 at a school within Ipswich and West Moreton region in 2026

•  Be able to travel for Vocational Education certificate, modules will be completed online and practical modules in person, delivered at the RTO  

• Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) Requirements

WM Health is currently offering school-based traineeships positions in the following areas in our Rural Facilities:

Boonah Facility

•  2 x  Assistant in Nursing

• 1 x Business Administration ( To be confirmed)

Gatton Facility

• 2 x Assistant in Nursing

• 1 x Business Administration

Laidley Facility

•  2 x Assistant in Nursing

• 1 x Business Administration

• 1 x  Kitchen Cook

• 1 x Operational officer ( Kitchen and wards person)

Esk Facility

•  2 x Assistant in Nursing

• 1 x Operational officer (Kitchen and wards person)

To be successful in gaining a school-based traineeship your application needs to demonstrate these personal attributes: Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16

How to Apply:

The flyer will provide specific information around the traineeship.

When applying you will need to attach the below documents to your application to be considered for an interview:

• Resume

• Academic/ School report for grade 10 – 2025

• Attendance confirmation letter declaring your 85% attendance.

• Application form

• 2 Referee reports (School representative and personal (work/ sports or personal)

Please submit your video response to wm.pathways@health.qld.gov.au

• Video addressing 4 questions

If you have difficulty viewing the flyer in PDF format please contact Workforce program coordinator wm.pathways@health.qld.gov.au and quote the Job ad reference (JRN). Please upload your documentation application before closing date.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.