Preparing your application for a cadetship

​​​​Applications close 11:59pm Sunday 23 February 2025

As part of the application process, you must complete an online application form​ and provide:

• a cover letter describing:
  • why you want to be a nurse or midwife
  • why it is important to have Aboriginal people working as nurses and midwives within the NSW public health system
  • a statement of your Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage.
• a resume outlining your educational qualifications and work experience
• evidence of full-time enrolment in a Bachelor of Nursing or Bachelor of Midwifery course
• a copy of results (if applicable)
• documentation that confirms your Aboriginality stating that you:
• are of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent​
• identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and
• are accepted as such in the community where you live.
  For a guide on what you need to confirm your Aboriginality visit Stepping Up-Aboriginality.
• details of two referees
• two (2) preferred hospital sites for your work placement.
  It is important that you carefully consider the hospitals where you wish to apply for. Think about the distance required to travel. Rostered shifts are typically 7am – 3:30pm.

Application checklist

Prior to applications opening I have:

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  Read the information available about the cadetship program.
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  Checked that I am eligible to apply for the cadetship program.
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  Marked all key dates in my diary.
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  Researched participating hospitals in my area.
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  Updated my resume.
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  Gathered evidence of enrolment in a Bachelor of Nursing or Midwifery.
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  Gathered evidence to corroborate my Aboriginality.
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  Written a cover letter.
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  Contacted my referees to advise them they may receive a call.