Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service offer school-based traineeships that let you earn, learn and explore a career in health while you complete your studies.

Join our School-based Traineeship program and gain hands on industry experience while completing a Certificate II or III qualification. You will work one day per week over a 12 month period. You'll work alongside experienced professionals, build your confidence, and explore future career pathways, all while continuing your education.

We are currently offering the following School-based Traineeships:

Administration - Cert III Business

• Hospitals and clinics need people to help with organising appointments, managing medical records and keeping things running smoothly. With a certificate III in Business, you could work in IT Support, human resources, finance, administration or customer service within a health setting.

Dental - Cert III Dental Assistance

• Dental assistants work as part of a wider dental team, including dentists and oral health therapists, treating children and adults. Dental assistants assist with dental procedures and keep everyone safe with cleaning of the clinic and equipment. They also help with booking appointments and updating patient records.

Nursing - Cert III in Health Support Services (AIN)

• Nurses have many duties, including caring for patients, communicating with doctors, administering medicine and checking vital signs. Gain understanding of nursing with a cert III in health support services. As a healthcare support worker, you will provide personal care to clients under the supervision of registered nurses and other health professionals. Develop practical skills in infection control, manual handling, patient support, cleaning and teamwork to assist nursing staff in clinical environments.

Pharmacy - Cert III Hospital/Health Services Pharmacy Support

• In the hospital, people get their medicine and advice from the hospital pharmacy. Work under the supervision of a pharmacist in a hospital setting and help stock shelves, give basic advice and prepare prescriptions. 

Learn what it's like to work with us, in an inclusive and supportive work environment.

Discover our dynamic and culturally diverse region through community and lifestyle.

Listen to what some of our staff have to say about working in our regions.

Visit our website to learn more about our hospitals and health centres.

If you have any questions about this opportunity please reach out to our Traineeship Coordinator at  CHHHS_WorkExperience@health.qld.gov.au