Cadetship Program

Providing learn and earn opportunities in the community housing industry

Together with the NSW Government, Community Housing Industry Association (CHIA) NSW is providing training opportunities connected to jobs in the Community Housing Industry through its Cadetship Program. This exciting program provides an opportunity for cadets to study the CHC42221 Certificate IV in Housing and undertake paid employment for 12-months in application/allocation, tenancy and asset development with a Community Housing Provider.

Interested in becoming a Cadet in 2026?

Applications for the 2026 Cadetship Program are now open.

Read the 2026 Information Pack for Cadets to find details about the course, eligibility requirements, key dates and how to apply.

If you have any questions about the Cadetship Program, you can email us at cadetship@communityhousing.org.au.

Are you a CHP and want to take on a Cadet in 2026?

Expressions of Interest from Community Housing Providers (CHPs) for the 2026 Cadetship Program are now open.

Read the 2026 Cadetship Program CHP Information Pack for full details of the 2026 Cadetship, including key dates.

Register your organisation’s interest in the Cadetship Program by Friday 21 November 2025 using the Expression of Interest form.

If you have any questions about the Cadetship Program, you can email us at cadetship@communityhousing.org.au.

About the community housing industry

To find out more about the community housing industry in NSW, click here.

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