Aboriginal Careers
Aboriginal Workforce Development
Aboriginal Workforce provides strategic advice and leadership aimed at improving the recruitment, retention and career development of Aboriginal people across all clinical, allied and administrative positions throughout the health system in careers that are engaging, challenging, stimulating, meaningful and rewarding.
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
Applications have closed for 2025.
If you are interested in a cadetship or other opportunities, contact AWD.DoH@nt.gov.au.
Contact
Aboriginal Health, Engagement and Workforce Division
NT Health
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When you apply, we encourage you to share your lived experience with us. This might be, where you live and where you want to work. This helps us to support you and make sure your journey with us is smooth, positive, and welcoming right from the start.
Your information will only be used to support you through the job application process and will not be shared outside our department.
By joining NT Health, you'll be contributing to meaningful change, and we are committed to supporting you in making that change a reality.
Register for jobs by emailing AHEW@nt.gov.au, tell us what you're looking for, and let's get started.
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