Aged Care Trainer and Assessor

LionHouse | Delivering training through Skilled Care
Full-time | Central Coast and Newcastle
Circa $120,000 + super | Company car, laptop and phone provided

Bring your care experience into a role where you can teach, mentor and help develop the next generation of care workers.

Are you a Registered Nurse who enjoys sharing your knowledge, demonstrating practical skills and helping others build confidence?

Join LionHouse’s Skilled Care team in a Monday-to-Friday role combining practical teaching, workplace assessment and learner support.

We are particularly interested in Registered Nurses with relevant industry experience and training and assessment credentials. Experienced care professionals with other relevant qualifications are also encouraged to apply.

What we offer

- Salary circa $120,000 + superannuation, depending on experience and qualifications.

- Company car, laptop and phone provided.

- Monday-to-Friday work, generally within standard business hours, with flexibility to accommodate travel and training schedules.

- A role primarily servicing the Central Coast and Newcastle, with occasional travel beyond these areas to support other client requirements.

- Practical, workplace-based teaching, connecting learning with real care situations.

- Variety and meaningful work, combining teaching, mentoring, assessment and relationships with care teams.

About LionHouse and Skilled Care

You will be employed by LionHouse and deliver training through Skilled Care, RTO 31942.

Skilled Care works with employers across aged care, home care and disability, combining workforce recruitment with nationally recognised training.

Our workplace-based approach helps learners develop their knowledge and practical skills while gaining experience in care environments. As a trainer and assessor, you will support their progress, helping them understand good care practice and apply their learning confidently.

What you’ll be doing

Your role will combine face-to-face training at client facilities with practical assessment, learner support and training administration.

You will:

- Plan and deliver engaging classroom and practical training sessions.

- Demonstrate care skills and use your industry experience to explain how learning applies in the workplace.

- Conduct assessments and workplace observations within your approved delivery allocation.

- Provide clear, constructive feedback and support learners as they work towards their qualification.

- Identify learners who need additional assistance and work with the team to coordinate appropriate support.

- Build effective relationships with facility managers, workplace supervisors and buddies.

- Complete marking, assessment records and learner documentation accurately and on time.





- Manage your schedule and travel between client facilities, primarily across the Central Coast and Newcastle.

- Work collaboratively with colleagues to improve training delivery and the learner experience.

What you’ll bring

A nursing qualification and current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse are strongly preferred.

We will also consider applicants with other relevant care-sector qualifications and substantial industry experience who can demonstrate suitability for the training and assessment involved.

You will also need:

- An accepted training and assessment credential, such as TAE40122 or TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, or another credential accepted under the current ASQA Credential Policy.

- Relevant vocational competence and current industry skills and knowledge appropriate to the training you will deliver.

- The ability to explain concepts clearly, demonstrate practical skills and adapt your teaching to different learners.

- A supportive approach to mentoring, feedback and learner development.

- Robust organisation, written communication and attention to detail.

- Confidence using digital learning, assessment and administration systems.

- The ability to work independently while maintaining effective communication with colleagues and client facilities.

- A current driver’s licence and willingness to travel.

- Experience delivering nationally recognised training and assessment within an RTO will be highly regarded.

Your credentials, vocational competence and industry currency will be reviewed against the requirements of the proposed training allocation.

Apply

If you enjoy helping others learn and want to use your experience to strengthen the care workforce, we would like to hear from you.

Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant industry experience, training and assessment credentials, and interest in the role.

For a confidential conversation, contact Kylie McGlashan on 0431 425 *** or *******@skilledcare.edu.au.

What our team says about us

"I am incredibly grateful for my journey as a team member …. The company embraced me with open arms creating a supportive environment where professional growth is not just encouraged but celebrated. The training provided is exceptional, fostering a foundation for success.



Working here is not just a job; it's a community where individuals genuinely care for one another. The absence of micromanagement allows for autonomy, making it a place where one can thrive independently. With excellent team morale, this is more than just a workplace – it's a family. The directors of LionHouse lead by example and truly nurture their staff. They offer ample opportunities for career advancement, making it an ideal setting to achieve a fulfilling career that also provides a great work-life balance." Jen

"I didn't expect LionHouse being this incredible, and I'm thankful to be part of the team. Right from the first virtual meeting, the warm welcome from everyone made me feel genuinely valued. During work hours, my supervisors at LionHouse provide clear expectations, offering specific tasks while allowing us the freedom to approach them with creativity and judgment. This approach has significantly improved my time management skills, helping me balance responsibilities and meet deadlines. The encouragement to apply creativity and judgment in problem-solving has refined my ability to proactively tackle challenges. Additionally, the company's unique 'no work' policy for weekends, starting at 6 PM every Friday, promotes a collective break from work responsibilities, allowing me to disconnect, recharge, and truly enjoy my weekends." January

"Working as an Instructional Designer at LionHouse has been an enriching experience on multiple fronts. The fair and balanced task allocation allows me to thrive, backed by management's genuine concern for our timelines and their consistent check-ins to address our queries promptly. What truly sets LionHouse apart is its collaborative culture, where hierarchy takes a backseat and every team member's input matters. This refreshing dynamic fosters an environment where advice flows freely, contributing to a wealth of ideas. LionHouse invests in our growth, offering valuable training sessions… enhancing my skills significantly. Additionally, the support for work-life balance is evident… This professional yet friendly environment at LionHouse not only fosters personal growth but also values and supports a healthy work-life balance." Bea

"…At LionHouse, I've had the opportunity to grow and expand my skillset while being nurtured and supported by an experienced and inclusive leadership team.

One thing that stands out at LionHouse is that you are not just a cog in the machine. The directors care about holistic well-being and ensure that all voices are heard, and all roles are nurtured, not just those at the top.

The professional growth I've experienced at Lionhouse is a testament to the company's commitment to not just achieving business goals but also investing in its people's growth and success." Sophie

📌 AGED CARE EDUCATOR & PROFESSIONAL (Newcastle)
🏢 LionHouse
📍 Newcastle