Heading into Year 11 in 2027? Want to gain experience in administration, get paid and explore career opportunities while completing your HSC?
Apply today for a spot in Hunter New England Health District's Aboriginal School-Based Administration Traineeship!
Hunter New England Local Health District acknowledges Aboriginal people as the traditional owners and custodians of the lands in which our facilities are located. We pay our respects to Elders, Community members and Community-controlled sector who partner with us to improve the health and wellbeing outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in our district.
Remuneration: $11.64 per hour + 12% Super
Location: Negotiable – multiple positions available across the district
Employment Type: Temporary Part-Time until December 2028
Position Classification: School-Based Trainee Year 11
Hours Per Week: 7
Requisition ID: REQ663362
Closing Date: Monday, 30th November 2026
This is a targeted recruitment under Rule 26 of the Government Sector Employment (General) Rules 2014 where only Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people are considered eligible to apply for this role.
A process to confirm and verify your Aboriginal identity will be discussed with you, or you can make contact if you would like to talk about it further. For information on Confirmation of Aboriginality requirements, click here.
Who are we?
- Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is the region’s largest healthcare employer and a leader in the healthcare industry, offering public health services across Hunter, New England & Mid North Coast. We’re all about collaboration, openness, respect and empowerment to deliver excellence to every patient, every time.
- At HNELHD, we prioritise cultural safety and provide dedicated mentoring to support our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander trainees. Through the Barranggirra – Skilling for Employment Initiative, trainees receive culturally appropriate, end-to-end support to strengthen completion and employment outcomes.
- We value everyone’s voice and are committed to a respectful, inclusive workplace.
What's the Job?
- Two-year traineeship in conjunction with your HSC studies at High School.
- Work 1 day/week (7 hours) with positions available across over 60 sites in our district, including hospitals, community health centres and corporate offices, contributing to your HSC via competency-based training.
- Earn a Certificate III in Business (Medical Administration) with TAFE NSW.
- Tasks and learning opportunities include data entry, record management, filing, customer service, professional communication, clinical and non-clinical work environments, career pathways in NSW Health, and administration skills for other industries.
Who are you?
- Finishing Year 10 (or equivalent) and heading into Year 11 in 2027.
- Interested in working in the health industry.
- Actively connected with your Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.
- Able to demonstrate each additional selection criteria listed in the position description.
What will you get?
- Superannuation paid at 12%.
- Support from the HNELHD team, TAFE NSW, Apprenticeship Support Australia, your school and other HNELHD School-Based Administration Trainees (SBAT’s).
- Support for you and your family through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Real career development opportunities.
- Work for a renowned health facility with the chance to support your community.
Additional Information:
- Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. Applicants may be contacted via email, text and/or phone throughout the recruitment process, so it is important to provide up-to-date contact details in your application and monitor for correspondence.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
Need more information?
- Chat to your school Careers Advisor and Aboriginal Education Officer (AEO) about this opportunity.
- Chat with your parent or carer for some personal advice.
- To request a Student Information Handbook or for role-related questions, contact SBAT Coordinator Jade Osland at [email protected]
**These Aboriginal SBAT positions are funded by ELSA Dixon Aboriginal Employment Grant**
CLOSING DATE: MONDAY, 30TH NOVEMBER 2026
Information for Applicants:
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link above). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact [email protected] for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
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