Scholarship and cadetship
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees bring diverse skills, knowledge and experience that enriches services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Improving both Aboriginal representation in the health workforce and ensuring access to career and development opportunities is an essential component of building a better functioning health service.
NT Health is creating a workforce that is affirming of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and values, and which seeks to create targeted and general employment and career opportunities.
Read more about these employment opportunities on the Northern Territory Government Careers website.
NT Health Aboriginal Scholarship Scheme - first year health undergraduate students
NT Health is committed to building the Aboriginal health professional workforce through the NT Health Aboriginal Scholarship Scheme. The scheme is aimed at first year health undergraduate students.
There are 5 scholarships available, worth up to $5,000 each.
To find out more, go to the NT Government website.
NT Health Aboriginal Cadetship Program
NT Health offers an NT Health Aboriginal Cadetship Program to support Aboriginal people to complete higher education health studies. The program is a key initiative to increase employment of Aboriginal people as health professionals.
The program helps eligible Aboriginal students undertaking a Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled Nurse), a health related undergraduate degree, or postgraduate studies, to gain professional health qualifications and experience.
The cadetship includes:
- A study allowance of up to $1,200 per fortnight whilst studying full-time
- 12 weeks paid work placement with NT Health each year
- Book allowance of up to $1,000 each year
- An incentive payment of up to $4,000 each year
How to apply
The NT Health Aboriginal Cadetship Program applicant guide PDF (556.6 KB) provides further details on relevant health occupations, cadetship assistance, eligibility requirements, how to apply and what supporting documentation is needed.
Ready to apply? Visit the Careers in government website
Contact
First Nations Health and Wellbeing Division
Department of Health
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