About the program
Attracting and retaining Aboriginal people to our diverse and talented workforce is essential to delivering culturally appropriate healthcare and improving the health of the WA community.
WA Health’s Aboriginal Cadetship Program offers Aboriginal university students the opportunity to have paid work experience while studying an undergraduate degree.
The program provides the opportunity to develop skills and abilities, and establish personal and professional support networks, while laying foundations for a career in the WA public health sector.
Cadets are required to complete 52 work days over a 12 month period.
This is a fantastic way to discover future employment opportunities at WA Health.
Program highlights
- The opportunity to gain valuable workplace experience while studying
- Supportive and culturally safe environment
- Competitive salary including a study allowance to support student’s while they study
Attributes we are seeking in candidates
- Committed to helping improve the health and wellbeing of our community
- Interested in discovering a meaningful career in health
- Enrolled in a full-time undergraduate course at a university
- A range of disciplines
- Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
Application dates
Applications for the 2024 graduate program are now closed.
Go to Aboriginal Cadetship Program page for more information and subscribe for WA Health graduate program information..
Contact us
Aboriginal Health Policy Directorate, Department of Health
Phone: 08 6376 0519
E: Aboriginal.Health@health.wa.gov.au
Jasmine - Department of Health Aboriginal Cadetship Program
