About the Opportunity

Launch your career in Aboriginal Health with a fully paid traineeship that's designed to support your success.

GEO Healthcare is offering a unique opportunity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to begin a rewarding and meaningful career in healthcare while earning a full-time wage.

As an Aboriginal Healthcare Worker Trainee, you will be employed full-time by GEO Healthcare while we sponsor and support you to complete a nationally recognised qualification in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care.

This is more than just a traineeship it's a pathway to a long-term healthcare career where you can make a genuine difference to the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

Throughout the program, you will gain practical, hands-on experience working alongside experienced Aboriginal Health Workers and Health Practitioners, while developing the knowledge and skills required to become a qualified Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner.

What's on offer?

• Full-time paid employment while you study
• Salary of $72,000 plus superannuation
• GEO Healthcare-sponsored qualification
• Paid study leave and dedicated learning support
• On-the-job mentoring from experienced Aboriginal Health professionals
• A nationally recognised healthcare qualification
• A clear pathway into a rewarding long-term career in Aboriginal Health
• Guaranteed practical experience in a healthcare setting from day one
• Ongoing employment opportunities upon successful completion of the traineeship

Why Join GEO Healthcare?

GEO Healthcare is committed to improving health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through culturally safe, holistic and person centred healthcare.

As a Trainee Aboriginal Health Worker, you will play an important role in supporting the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal patients within a correctional healthcare environment. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team that is dedicated to delivering culturally responsive care and advocating for the unique cultural and healthcare needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

This is a rare opportunity to build a professional healthcare career while making a meaningful contribution to your community.

About GEO Healthcare

GEO Healthcare employs highly skilled multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure people in custody can access the healthcare services they need.

GEO Healthcare operates across all Victorian men's public prisons, delivering comprehensive primary healthcare services to people in prison.

GEO Healthcare is a subsidiary of The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd, a company that has been providing correctional and healthcare services throughout Australia for more than 30 years.

What You'll Be Doing

During your traineeship, you will work under the supervision of experienced Aboriginal Health Workers and Aboriginal Health Practitioners, receiving ongoing support and mentoring throughout your learning journey.

Overall supervision of the traineeship program is provided by the Manager, Aboriginal Health within GEO Healthcare.

You will gain practical experience in:

• Delivering culturally safe healthcare services
• Supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients to access healthcare
• Health promotion and education
• Assisting with primary healthcare programs
• Working collaboratively with healthcare professionals
• Advocating for the cultural and health needs of Aboriginal patients
• Developing clinical skills within a professional healthcare environment

Who Can Apply?

To be eligible, applicants must:

• Be 18 years of age or older.
• Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
• Be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent.

(An applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 14 of the Equal Opportunity Act.)

Applicants should also demonstrate:

• A genuine interest in pursuing a career in Aboriginal Health.
• A commitment to undertaking the Certificate IV in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice as part of the traineeship.
• An understanding of the health and social issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• The ability to engage and communicate respectfully and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities.

Qualifications Supported Through the Traineeship

GEO Healthcare will sponsor and support trainees to complete one of the following nationally recognised qualifications:

• Certificate III in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care
• Certificate IV in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice

Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) Approved Programs of Study.

Course Duration

18 months to 2 years

Start Your Career in Aboriginal Health

If you are passionate about supporting your community and want to develop a rewarding healthcare career, this traineeship offers a unique opportunity to earn a full-time salary, gain valuable workplace experience, and achieve a nationally recognised qualification with the support of GEO Healthcare.

Apply today and take the first step towards becoming an Aboriginal Health Practitioner.