Reference Number:54438:RUSON - Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cadetship

Employment Type:Fixed Term Part Time (PT)

Location:Northern Health (All Campuses)

About Northern Health

As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.

Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne’s North is fast becoming the place to be.

Northern Health are seeking applicants who are dedicated and eager to develop their nursing skills as a RUSON of the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cadetship program.

Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne’s rapidly growing outer north.

Services are provided through our six main campuses:

Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn and Mernda Community Hospitals and Kilmore District Hospital. In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park, Mernda and Coburg.

About the Role

The cadetship is aligned with the current RUSON model offered at Northern Health and reflects a collaborative and culturally safe partnership with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander nursing student candidates.

This cadetship is designed to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nursing students to develop their clinical skills in a culturally respectful environment that values cultural knowledge, lived experience and connection to community.

It offers the chance for nursing students undertaking 2nd or 3rd year studies to work by assisting the nursing team with delivery of safe, quality, patient-centred and culturally responsive care.



Working under the delegation and supervision of a RN, cadets have the opportunity to develop and refine skills (within student scope of practice and RUSON core activity list).

Cadets will also have access to culturally safe support, including connection with Aboriginal health staff, mentorship opportunities and flexibility to meet cultural and community obligations.

To be successful in this role you will have:

- To Identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person
- Enrolment in a Bachelor of Nursing and have progressed beyond your first year of study
- To maintain a minimum pass grade in all subjects
- Values in working collaboratively with community, patients, families and multidisciplinary teams

Next Steps . . . If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts. For further details, please refer to the Position Description. Alternatively, you can contact Penny Ramsden - Clinical School Coordinator, [email protected]

Applications close 18 November 2026

Why work at the Northern Health?

NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally.

Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award-winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits.

- Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new ‘Thrive’ program
- Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
- An inclusive and culturally safe space
- Access to salary packaging & EAP
- Comprehensive Library services for learning, research, clinical decision-making, leisure and wellbeing (onsite and online)

Work with us!

Northern

Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.

📌 RUSON - Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cadetship (Melbourne)
🏢 Northern Health
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