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Midwifery Cadet - Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cadetship - Assistant in Nursing, Undergraduate Student in Nursing or Enrolled Nurse
Across Queensland Health
Join our Deadly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cadetship Program!
Queensland Health is offering Midwifery Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cadetships in 2026, across all Hospital and Health Services (HHSs).
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 1 (1), Nurse Grade 2, Nurse Grade 3 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City,Brisbane - North,Brisbane - South,Brisbane - East,Brisbane - West,Cairns region,Central West Qld,Darling Downs - Maranoa,Far North Qld,Gold Coast,Ipswich region,Logan - Beaudesert,Mackay region,Moreton Bay - North,Moreton Bay - South,North West Qld,Rockhampton region,South West Qld,Sunshine Coast,Toowoomba region,Townsville region,Wide Bay |
| Job ad reference | QLD/MN664585 |
| Closing date | 21-Oct-2025 |
| Job duration | Please refer to Role Description |
| Contact person | State-wide First Nations Training Programs Team |
| Contact details | 0499 978 438 Access the National Relay Service |
Under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be Indigenous to the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community.
The Midwifery cadet performs a range of midwifery support activities and on the job skills development while engaged in formal full-time tertiary studies necessary to acquire an entry level (mandatory) qualification for employment.
Cadets are employed as a temporary part time employee to gain experience during their 12 weeks of work placement which is scheduled to fit around their full-time study commitments during the calendar year.
Your key responsibilities
- Successfully complete (pass) all academic and practical requirements of their tertiary study while employed as a cadet.
- Fulfil the responsibilities of this role in accordance with Schedule 2, Nurses and Midwives (Queensland Health Award) (2015) – Generic Level Statements Nurse Grade 1 Band 1 and the Queensland Health and Metro North Health commitments and values, in achievement of the organisational goals and Domains of Practice.
- Assist in the provision of nursing and midwifery team support and undertake delegated actions in line with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia Decision Making Framework.
- Respond appropriately and report sudden alterations in the health status of the consumer/person to the Registered Nurse/Registered Midwife.
- Function in accordance with legislation when undertaking activities as delegated to provide an environment and care that is safe and relevant for individuals and groups.
- Contribute to the effective functioning of the ward/unit in the provision of safe quality care.
Applications will be assessed as they are received
Read more about QH Cadetships in the Factsheet and Role Description attached below
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
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Midwifery AIN Role Description 2025 (PDF, 293KB)
Role Description
Midwifery EN Role Description 2025 (PDF, 297KB)
Role Description
USIM Role Description 2025 (PDF, 277KB)
Role Description
cadet-faqs (PDF, 191KB)
Information Package for Applicants
fn-midwifery-cadetship-flyer (PDF, 490KB)
Information Package for Applicants
