Career pathways

There are many career pathways you can choose from, whether you’re a qualified and experienced healthcare professional, a graduate or a school student.

As well as our clinical roles, you can also support the health needs of all Queenslanders when you work in one of our support service roles.

If you wish to work on Country, please tell us when you apply for a job.

School based traineeships

If you’re in high school, you can do one of our school based traineeships while you’re doing your Certificate III qualification. Our traineeships will also give you points towards your Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE).

If you’re not sure what you’d like to do, you can explore career pathways and job profiles on the Choose Your Own Health Career website.

Graduate programs

We also have non-clinical graduate programs for students who have recently or will soon finish university.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Professions

As a Health Worker or Practitioner you’ll make a lasting difference to the health and wellbeing of your community.

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U-me Koola Program - On the job training

The U-me Koola Program provides on the job training and qualifications for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who are interested in a career in health care.

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Statewide cadetships

Queensland Health offers cadetships in Allied Health, Nursing and Corporate Services. To be a cadet you must be undertaking tertiary studies for a bachelor’s qualification in Australia.

Our cadetships create pathways to employment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We aim to increase representation in our workforce to improve Health Equity.

A cadet is employed as a temporary part time employee in their chosen profession, gaining on-the-job skill development. It is required the cadet completes 12 weeks (60 days) of paid work over the 12-month employment period. Cadetship hours are to be completed flexibly around study commitments during the calendar year.

Find out more about cadetships.

Rural and remote positions

If you move to Queensland from another state, you may be eligible for payments up to $20,000. If you’re a medical practitioner and take up a role in regional or remote Queensland, you may be eligible for up to $50,000.

Other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander scholarships and financial help

There are also scholarships, financial support and training opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students for a range of different career options.

The Aurora Education Foundation

The Aurora Education Foundation supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students from high school through to university and the workplace.

Financial help and scholarships

The Queensland Government has information about scholarships and training and financial support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health career associations

Find more information and support for different health careers.

Last updated: October 2024