Aged Care Traineeship | Build a Career That Matters
Bring your experience. Build a career with purpose.
Are you an experienced customer service professional looking for your next career move? Perhaps you've built your skills in retail, hospitality, or another people-focused environment and you're ready to put those skills towards something that helps others.
ACA is looking for professional, reliable and compassionate people to join a paid Residential Aged Care Traineeships across Adelaide.
You don't need previous aged care experience, but you do need to bring the right attitude, work ethic and transferable skills.
You'll earn a wage while completing a fully funded CHC***** Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) and gain practical, hands-on experience supporting older Australians in a residential aged care environment.
Your experience matters.
The skills you've developed in previous roles can provide a strong foundation for a career in residential aged care.
We're looking for people who are confident:
Communicating with a wide range of people
Building positive professional relationships
Providing a high standard of customer service
Working as part of a team
Handling challenging situations calmly and respectfully
Taking responsibility and following through on commitments
Presenting themselves professionally
Showing patience, empathy and genuine care for others
If you've developed these skills in retail, hospitality, customer service, or another people-focused role, you may already have many of the qualities that make a excellent aged care worker.




What will you actually be doing?
You'll work within a residential aged care facility, supporting older Australians with their daily routines, wellbeing and quality of life.
Providing personal care and assistance with daily living
Supporting residents with mobility and everyday activities
Providing companionship and meaningful social interaction
Assisting with meals and maintaining a comfortable environment
Building positive, respectful relationships with residents
Supporting residents to maintain their dignity, independence and choice
Working closely with nurses, care staff and the wider care team
Following care plans, workplace procedures and safety requirements
Residential aged care is about more than providing practical support. You'll get to know residents, build meaningful relationships and play an important role in their day‐to‐day lives.
What's in it for you?
Fully funded CHC***** Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)
Paid study time
Ongoing mentoring and support
Practical, hands‐on experience in residential aged care
The opportunity to build meaningful relationships with residents




A genuine pathway into a growing industry
The opportunity to do work that makes a real difference
No aged care experience? That's okay. The right skills matter.
You will learn the care‐specific skills and knowledge you need throughout your traineeship.
What we can't teach as easily is reliability, professionalism, empathy, patience and a genuine commitment to supporting others.
If you've got those qualities, and you're ready to learn, we'd like to hear from you.
What you'll need
Reliable transport to and from the facility
Morning & Afternoon shift availability (7:00 am to 3:00 pm, 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm)
Willingness to obtain a National Police Check
A genuine interest in supporting older Australians
Who can apply?
To be eligible for the traineeship, you must:
Be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident
Not already hold a Certificate III in Individual Support or higher
Ready for your next career move?
If you've built a strong foundation in customer service and working with people and you're ready to take those skills somewhere more meaningful, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.
At Apprenticeship Careers Australia, our values guide all that we do and who we are. We are passionate about providing an inclusive workplace where we learn from each other to create a better Australia. We care about our people and those we represent, and we achieve success through a collaborative and courageous working environment.
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📌 Trainee Personal Care Worker (Residential Aged Care) (Adelaide)
🏢 Apprenticeship Careers Australia
📍 Adelaide