Explore Your Next Step with WDHS

Student and Early Career Opportunities 2026–2027

Looking for your first job, work while studying, a gap year opportunity or a current career direction?

Western District Health Service (WDHS) would love to hear from you if you’re interested in employment, traineeship or apprenticeship opportunities with us. Register your interest so we can contact you when suitable opportunities become available.

Areas of Interest

- Administration
- Hospitality and Café Services
- Food Services
- Environmental Services
- Patient Services Assistant (PSA)
- Maintenance and Grounds
- Trades
- Healthcare Support Services
- Community Social Group Coordination
- Green Bean Cafe Traineeship

You can also register your interest in future traineeships or apprenticeships. Opportunities will depend on approved positions becoming available.

What You Could Gain

- Practical experience, new skills and confidence
- The opportunity to learn from experienced and supportive teams
- A chance to explore career pathways while contributing to your community
- Earn while you learn and work towards a nationally recognised qualification through a traineeship

How to Register

Please submit a current resume and a short cover letter telling us:

- - A little about yourself and your current work or study situation
- The areas and types of work that interest you, including casual or part-time employment, traineeships or apprenticeships
- Your earliest start date, the days and times you can work, and your preferred and maximum weekly hours
- Any planned holidays or commitments that may affect your availability, particularly over December and January
- Your future study or career plans and why you would like to work with WDHS





If you are applying for your first job, you can include examples from school, volunteering, sport or community activities.

What Happens Next

We’ll review your interests, skills and availability against the requirements of available positions and may contact you to discuss a suitable opportunity. Some positions may start in December 2026, with others commencing in 2027. Registering your interest does not guarantee employment, a traineeship or an apprenticeship.

Expressions of interest close 22 November 2026.

Enquiries

For more information or support with your application, contact Alma Evans at *******************

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Western District Health Service is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and culturally safe workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We embrace fair and transparent recruitment practices and recognise the unique strengths, experiences and perspectives people bring from all walks of life.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people living with disability.

If you require support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our People & Capability team at **************** — we’re here to ensure you can participate fully and comfortably.

Successful applicants will be required to hold (or be willing to obtain) a current National Criminal Police Check. Depending on the role, a Working with Children Check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check may also be required. Compliance with WDHS immunisation and vaccination requirements is a condition of employment.

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📌 Student and Early Career Opportunities 2026/2027 (Hamilton)
🏢 Western District Health Service
📍 Hamilton