Trainee Personal Care Worker

Calvary; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NFP salary packaging benefits

Discounted health insurance

Gym memberships

Paid parental leave

Training, development pathways and kar

Flexible hours

Job summary

Calvary Aged Care invites applications for a Traineeship leading to Certificate III Individual Support (Ageing) CHC33021. You’ll be paid as a employee while attending face-to-face training days and receive on-the-job support from dedicated mentors.

Join a mission-based organisation with a long history in Australia’s healthcare, offering flexible hours, pre-employment checks, and opportunities to develop within Public/Private Hospitals, Residential Aged Care and Home Care.

Qualifications

• Willing to complete pre-employment checks including reference checks and health evaluation.
• Ability to work under supervision and take direction.
• Availability to work a range of shifts.
• Desire to join a mission-based organisation.

Responsibilities

• Gain a nationally recognised qualification while working as a paid employee.
• Receive on-the-job support from dedicated mentors.
• Participate in information sessions and the application process.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Ability to follow directions

Availability for shifts

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) CHC33021

Job description

If you’re looking for a fresh start, a new career, align with our values, and are interested in Aged Care? Keep reading!

Calvary Aged Care are providing traineeship opportunities for Certificate III Individual Support (Ageing) CHC33021.

A Traineeship allows you to gain a nationally recognised qualification whilst working as a paid employee. You will be paid to attend face to face training days and will be provided with on-the-job support by our dedicated mentors.

What you bring

• An eager, positive, learning attitude;
• Ability to take direction and work under supervision;
• Availability to work a range of shifts; and
• A desire to join a team committed to the care of others in a mission-based organisation

This is an exciting opportunity that allows you to gain a qualification while getting paid and enjoy the benefits of working as a Calvary employee including;

Information session

Interested in starting a Traineeship? Join us for an information session on the 22nd of July 2026 where you’ll learn about available opportunities, eligibility, application process and what to expect as a Trainee.

Why work for Calvary?

At Calvary, our staff matter.

Join our team, learn with purpose and drive positive impact in one of Australia’s largest healthcare providers across Public and Private Hospitals, Residential Aged Care and Home Care.

With over 130 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.

• NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships
• Paid parental leave
• Training, development pathways and career opportunities
• Flexible hours that make sense for you

Please note the following:

• As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role
• You will also be required to provide evidence of other immunisation as required for your role.