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QLD Health School Based Traineeship

 
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​​​Are you looking for a role where you can gain on-the-job experience, an opportunity to earn while you learn, all while at school?

A School Based Traineeship provides you the opportunity to ga​​in on-the-job experience, practical skills, confidence in the workplace, and a recognised qualification.

What are you waiting for? Kickstart your career in health now!

As part of the West Moreton Health School-based​ trainee program, you will be required to work 50 days (375 hours) over a 12-month traineeship (that's a minimum of one (1) day per week, even during school holidays). During the traineeship you will build workplace skills, confidence, and work towards gaining a nationally recognised qualification while still at school.

Are you the right person for the job?

To be successful in gaining a school-based traineeship your application needs to demonstrate these personal attributes:

  • Ability to commit to a 12-month school-based traineeship - this means you need to have the skills, ability, and self-motivation to work towards completing a Certificate III qualification prior to finishing your school education and regularly attend work.
  • Willingness to learn - if you are successful in applying for this position, you will be assigned an 'on the job supervisor'. Your supervisor will show you how to perform tasks, assign you tasks to complete and assess your workplace competency.
  • A genuine interest in Health - completing a school-based traineeship will allow you the opportunity to explore your pathway into a career in Health.

Application process and how to Apply:

The flyer will provide specific information around the traineeship.

When applying you will need to attach the below documents to your application:

• Video addressing 4 questions – Document attached with questions and submission email address

• Resume

• Academic/ School report for grade 10 – 2025

• Attendance confirmation letter declaring your 85% attendance on a school letter head

• Application form

• 2 Referee reports (School representative and personal (work/ sports or personal)

 

Program breakdown Mandatory Requirements  


West Moreton Health is pleased to announce our 2026 - 2027, School Based Traineeship opportunities commencing in September 2026.

 

  • West Moreton Health will be holding interviews in June 2026.
  • Traineeship will commence on the 2nd September 2026 and completion on the 1st September 2027
  • 85% school attendance
  • Have an average mark (Pass C) in Maths and English
  • Blue Card
  • Be currently enrolled in year 11 at a school within Ipswich and West Moreton Region in 2026.
  • Be able to travel for Vocational Education certificate, modules will be completed online and practical modules in person, delivered at the RTO located at Springfield or nominated location. 
WM Health positions being offered at our Ipswich and Ripley facility (Rotational)  WM Health positions being offered at our Rural Facilities
  • Assisting in Nursing
  • Allied Health Assistant – Occupational Therapist and Physiotherapy
  • Pharmacy Assistant
  • Business Administration
  • Patient Support (Cleaners. Food)
  • Nursing
  • Business Administration – Not offered at Esk
  • Patient Support (Cleaners. Food/Cook)

 

Apply Here! - Ipswich Traineeship                                             

Apply Here! - Rural Traineeship

 



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Last reviewed 21 April 2026
Last updated 21 April 2026