25/08/2026
Sunshine Coast Health School Based Traineeship Program
School Based Traineeship Opportunities
Students will have the opportunity to apply for the following pathways:
Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance
Support Allied Health Professionals like Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, Audiologists, Pharmacists and Social Workers. Clinical Assistants help with therapy sessions, treatment plans, and patient care.
Students will rotate through Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy, so you’ll experience different specialities.
📍 Available at: Sunshine Coast University Hospital, Nambour General Hospital, Gympie Hospital
Certificate III in Dental Assisting
Work with Dentists and Oral Health Therapists to support patients of all ages. Dental Assistants assist during dental procedures, help patients feel comfortable, and keep the clinic safe and clean.
📍 Location availability dependent on applications
Certificate III in Business Administration
Administration Officers keep hospitals running smoothly. They welcome patients, schedule appointments, manage medical records and support staff across departments.
Students will rotate through different Clinical Services areas – front-of-house and back-of-house, plus inpatient and outpatient areas. Giving them a broad view of how our health service works.
📍 Available at: Sunshine Coast University Hospital
Certificate III in Hospital or Health Services Pharmacy Support
Support hospital pharmacists to manage pharmaceutical services and supplies. Pharmacy Assistants help pack pharmaceutical products, dispense prescriptions, and medicine orders, and maintain stock – all while learning to interpret medical terms and apply confidentiality and privacy standards in a medical environment.
📍 Available at: Sunshine Coast University Hospital, Nambour General Hospital, Gympie Hospital
Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Medical Imaging)
Support the medical imaging team as a Medical Imaging Assistant. You'll provide technical and procedural support to health staff and learn to operate imaging equipment under the supervision of a health professional while assisting with patient care during imaging procedures.
📍Available at: Sunshine Coast University Hospital
Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Operating Theatre)
Work as a Theatre Support Officer, helping keep operating theatres and equipment clean and in working order. You'll support the surgical journey from start to finish – ensuring patient safety during transport between theatre and wards and assisting with positioning and moving patients in the operating theatre.
📍Available at: Sunshine Coast University Hospital
* Please note, placement locations may change due to applications received and availability. Whilst unlikely it can occur.
How to Apply
We encourage you to discuss this opportunity with students who may be interested in a career in healthcare.
Students should:
1. Talk it over with parents/guardians, teachers, or VET Coordinators to ensure it’s the right fit.
2. Consider transport – trainees will be expected to travel to their placement one day per week. Applications are assessed with consideration to proximity between a student’s home and their chosen facility.
3. Submit an online application form (once application open in September students can apply here School Based Traineeship Program | Sunshine Coast Health).
The form will include:
o Personal and parent/guardian details
o Why they’re applying
o Their interest in a healthcare career
o Relevant skills (from work, volunteering, sport, or hobbies)
o Online learning and a short healthcare related quiz
If students need assistance during the application process, they’re welcome to reach out to their school VET Coordinator or contact our Diversity & Inclusion team at [email protected].
https://www.sunshinecoast.health.qld.gov.au/careers/entry-pathway-programs/school-based-traineeship-program
