Trade Apprenticeship Pathway – Semester I 2025 Intake

Employment Status: Full-time

Hours/FTE: 38 hours per week (including TAFE NSW attendance)

Facility: Prince of Wales, St George and Sutherland Hospitals

Location: Your Local NSW TAFE in South Eastern Sydney

Classification: Trade / Apprentice

Position Summary

Are you currently enrolled or planning to enrol at TAFE NSW in a trade? Then consider joining your local health district and continue your apprenticeship pathway in a secure and established environment with benefits that will work with you to continue your education as well as provide employment opportunities.

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) and MEGT Apprenticeship Network Provider are excited to offer Trade Apprenticeship pathways for motivated and trade passionate individuals.

Targeted trades are electrical / plumbing / carpentry and painting.  You will gain a Certificate III in your chosen field with the security of employment in a facility that offers diversity of skills training with our ongoing building developments.

This apprenticeship is an exciting and challenging opportunity which allows you to take a first step towards learning and building a successful career.  Completing your apprenticeship with SESLHD will provide you with a platform to launch your career and emerge as a first-class tradesperson.

Selection Criteria

1. Australian working rights.
2. Must be 18yrs of age when commencing the role.
3. Ability to commit to 4 years apprenticeship.
4. Minimum completion of year 10 or equivalent
5. Willing to work in different locations within SESLHD
6. Have a genuine passion and interest in the apprenticeship you nominate
7. You are self-motivated with a strong focus on safety

Benefits

• Competitive wages to above award in accordance with relevant trade.
• NSW Health SESLHD is an inclusive workforce giving young people the opportunity to join our Maintenance team providing employment stability with scope to progress and acknowledge your skills and excellence.
• Apprentice Incentive Program provides tax deductable items such as registration with relevant trade industry, tools and safety equipment.
• Trade Industry qualified supervision on-site.
• 4 weeks annual leave; paid sick / carers leave
• Salary Packaging - reducing the tax you pay.
• SESLHD / NSW Health employees benefits include Fitness Passport – discounted gym membership.
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) that includes free, confidential counselling and wellbeing services.

Application Details: Applications for SESLHD Trade Apprenticeships are to be submitted to the below contact point before the closing date and include: Position Title, Resume/CV and responses to the Selection Criteria.
For any enquiries regarding this position, please reach out to the below contact point.

SESLHD encourages applications from diverse backgrounds as we strive for workplace excellence in our staff community.

Contact Name:   Catherine Cunningham

Contact Number:  0477 227 372

Contact Email: SESLHD-GeneralManagersOffice-CorporateServices@health.nsw.gov.au

Extended Advertising End Date:   14 February 2025