Allied Health Assistant- GAP year Trainee - Fixed Term Full Time - Across NCN Health
- Full-time Allied Health Assistant traineeship for gap year students.
- Opportunity to gain practical experience across various Allied Health disciplines.
- Support to complete Certificate IV qualification while working.
Allied Health Assistant- GAP year traineeship
Position: Allied Health Assistant - GAP Year Trainee
Location: Across NCN Health
EFT/Hours: 1.0 EFT (80 Hours Per Fortnight)
Status: Full-Time Fixed Term
Hourly Rate: $30.0013 per hour plus 12% superannuation
About the Role
NCN Health has a full-time Allied Health Gap Year Trainee position available in 2027.
This is an excellent opportunity to spend your gap year gaining practical experience in healthcare while working as part of NCN Health’s Allied Health team. Throughout the year, trainees will rotate through a range of Allied Health disciplines, providing exposure to different areas of healthcare and the opportunity to develop valuable workplace skills.
The program is a paid, full-time position starting in January 2027 for 12 months, and provides an opportunity to complete your Certificate IV qualification while working and learning in a supportive healthcare environment.
We are looking for:
Students who have completed either their Year 12 VCE or VCAL in 2026 and are interested in a career in Allied Health
Commitment to studying and completing a Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance whilst working in a dynamic health service
The ability to work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
A willingness to contribute to quality patient care
Well-developed interpersonal skills, including an ability to communicate effectively with other staff, patients and families
Our offer to you:
Dedicated time and support to complete your Certificate IV qualification whilst gaining practical hands-on experience
Valuable hands-on experience across a number of disciplines within Allied Health
Mandatory:
- Vaccination against seasonal Influenza
- Satisfactory National History Criminal Check prior to commencement of employment (less than 6 months old)
- Satisfactory Victorian ‘Employee’ Working with Children Check (WWCC) prior to commencement of employment
- Satisfactory National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening Check prior to commencement of employment
- Immunisation in accordance with Infection Control Guideline
- A current Drivers Licence
Essential:
- Eligible for selection into Certificate III or IV in Allied Health Assistance or equivalent Commitment to completing the required coursework for certificate course completion
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- A willingness to contribute to quality patient care
- Well-developed interpersonal skills, with willingness to communicate effectively with other staff, patients and families
- Commitment to professional work ethic
- Competent in using Microsoft products (Outlook, Word, Excel) and well-developed computer skills
What We Offer
At NCN Health, we are investing in creating a joyful workplace, where people feel connected, respected and supported to thrive and achieve their full potential. Our employee benefits are designed to support both your professional and personal wellbeing.
- Professional and career development
- Reward and recognition program
- Health and wellbeing program
- Social club membership and events
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
- Salary packaging options to increase your take home pay
- Free on-site car parking and bike parking
- NCN Health uniform
- Local community discounts (e.g., fitness club)
Enquiries
Bruce Gilmour, Manager of Allied Health and Chronic Disease, Phone: ************
For further information please refer to the position description and submit a response to the Key Selection Criteria for your application to be considered.
Closing Date
Monday, 23rd of November 2026 at 11:59pm
Applications will be reviewed as they are received and selection activity (e.g., interviews) may commence prior to the advertised closing date.
Need help submitting your application? Contact the Hiring Manager listed above or call the NCN Health People and Culture Team on ************.
About Us
NCN Health is a regional health service located in the Moira Shire of Victoria, approximately three hours north of Melbourne, providing healthcare to residents of, and visitors to, Cobram, Nathalia and Numurkah and their surrounding communities.
With a caring, dedicated, engaged and diverse workforce of over 500, we proudly serve a population of up to 18,000 people and are committed to providing safe, high quality care and services that improve the health and wellbeing of our patients and the community.
Why Join Us?
We are an equal opportunity employer, actively fostering and promoting a fair, equitable, diverse and inclusive workplace culture that welcomes and values people of all abilities, ages, backgrounds, cultures, genders and identities.
We encourage and support applications from people identifying as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, with lived experience of disability, from the LGBTIQA+ community and from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
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