National Indigenous Cadetship Project (NICP)

Managed by Department of Employment & Workplace Relations (DEWR), this Project provides opportunities throughout the year for Indigenous Australians to gain qualifications for a range of jobs in the public and private sectors.

Current vacancies are listed throughout the year on the DEWR website (see contact details).

Search for current cadetship vacancies and register your application online:

Website: www.nicp.dewr.gov.au OR www.workplace.gov.au/indigenous

Contact Details:
Indigenous Employment Line
Department of Employment & Workplace Relations
Ph: 1802 102

Once registered you will need to enter your results for each semester of study during the academic year

Aboriginal Nursing & Midwifery Cadetships, NSW Health

For full-time undergraduate Nursing or Midwifery students, these cadetships commence in January 2010 and offer:

* Study allowance of $600 per fortnight while you are at university
* Financial assistance to pay for books and equipment
* Employment for 12 weeks full-time in your local hospital or Justice Health facility
* Support from a Mentor, Clinical Support staff and Program Coordinator
* Ongoing employment upon successful completion of the cadetship

Closing date: 18 December 2009

For further information contact:

Lana Shaw, Aboriginal Project Officer
Nursing and Midwifery Office
NSW Health

Ph: 02 9391 9607 or 1800 330 933

Email: aboriginalnursing@doh.health.nsw.gov.au