The Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of Australia’s leading public healthcare providers.

Join the team. Build a career. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join The Royal Melbourne Hospital.

Allied Health Assistant: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cadetship Program

The Royal Melbourne Hospital

• Fixed term position, weekend and weekday work available.
• 40 shifts per annum - flexibile rostering around university commitments.
• Ability to work across City and Royal Park campuses.

The Royal Melbourne Hospital Allied Health service is made up of over 700 staff providing services across the City Campus in Parkville and the Royal Park Campus. We have an exciting opportunity for students studying an Allied Health course at University and who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander to apply for our Allied Health Assistant Cadetship Program.

The program involves the Cadet completing 40 paid shifts in 2026, scheduled around study commitments, with the possibility of continuing beyond the cadetship in an AHA role. Cadets will be placed within the same profession as their area of study at University. Each cadet will be connected with the First Nations Health Unit to learn and understand how the Royal Melbourne Hospital provides holistic, culturally safe care for First Nations patients and their families. The First Nations Workforce Coordinator will provide ongoing cultural and professional support, including access to internal and external professional development, and wellbeing resources.

Your new role:  

• Clinical experience as an Allied Health Assistant in your area of study within identified scope of practice as determined by Allied Health Clinician/s. 

• Mentorship, cultural support, and peer learning to help you grow professionally and personally.

• Communicate with a range of people, including patients, families/carers, and staff from other disciplines.   

About you:  

• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students currently enrolled in an Allied Health university course and having completed their first year of study.

• You have strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as administrative skills.  

• You are adaptable and thrive in a dynamic multidisciplinary team environment.  

• You have a passion for patient centred care and are able to follow instructions and guidance from Allied Health clinicians.  

Benefits of working with The Royal Melbourne Hospital: 

• A rewarding career in a values-based organisation offering great prospects for career diversity and professional advancement including mentorship and leadership programs. 

• Great opportunities for career diversity and professional development, including training and research opportunities, as well as access to mentorship and leadership programs. We pride ourselves on our dedication to supervision, career growth and access to specialist leaders.  

• Enjoy excellent work-life balance working in a supportive, inclusive and collaborative team 

• Salary packaging options, onsite car parking, close to public transport. 

• Comprehensive Health & Wellbeing Programs, Staff Medical Service, Employee Assistance Program, Peer Support Program - run by our dedicated employees.  

 For a full Position Description, please click here.

Interested? 

If you are looking for a challenging role and can demonstrate the above capabilities, connect with us. Recruitment is ongoing, and interviews may commence as applications are received. Early applications are encouraged as the role may close once filled.

For a confidential discussion please connect via the details below. 

This is a Designated Position. Under Section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic) and Section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975, this position is only open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants. 

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and satisfactory Working With Children Check.

The RMH is committed to creating a culturally safe environment as a collective responsibility. We draw on our principles of self-determination, equity, accountability, and shared learning to create a culturally responsive health system that challenges how we strive for continuous quality improvement to meet the expectations of the communities and patients we serve.

RMH is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with the Child Safe Standards.

As a leader in healthcare, we recognise the need to foster a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply, and will provide adjustments to support equitable participation.