CARER TRAINEESHIP PROSPECT | Busselton | Full-time | Monday to Friday

- Are you interested in becoming a Residential Carer or Community Support Worker?
- Would you like to be paid whilst you study, whilst also getting on-the-job training?
- Start at Capecare on the 18th January 2027, commence studies at TAFE on the 1st February 2027.

About Capecare: Located in Busselton on the beautiful shores of Geographe Bay and a second location in the heart of Dunsborough, Capecare is recognized as a leading provider of aged care and accommodation services for seniors across the South West region of Western Australia.

About the Traineeship:

In an industry that is growing and changing, Capecare's successful Trainee Program offers a fantastic pathway to progressing in a career in the Aged Care sector and working in a job that makes a difference.

Joining a small group of Capecare Trainees, you will gain practical experience working in the industry while studying to complete a Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) at Busselton TAFE. This qualification will then allow you to work as a Residential Carer or Community Support Worker.

You will start with three days at TAFE and two days at Capecare, and work your way up to three days at Capecare towards the end of your studies.

Full-Time hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm at TAFE and 7 am- 3 pm at Capecare.

During your traineeship, you will be surrounded by a highly skilled clinical team and join a supportive and passionate organisation that provides you with ongoing development and career opportunities.

The traineeship will commence on Monday, 18th January 2027 at Capecare for 2 weeks of onboarding, with studies commencing at TAFE on Monday, 1st February 2027.

Requirements:

- This traineeship is available to candidates from a variety of backgrounds and experience levels - diversity makes our traineeship group flourish!
- Must have completed Year 11 High School.
- Must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.
- Car and driver’s license are highly preferred.




- National Police Clearance Certificate (or willingness to obtain).

Are you?

- Seeking a career pathway in Aged Care?
- Someone who likes to work in a team?
- Someone who enjoys building relationships with older adults and has an awareness of cognitive conditions that may affect these individuals, such as dementia.
- Naturally caring, empathetic and kind?
- Reliable, honest and trustworthy?
- Someone who takes pride in everything you do?

Benefits:

- Paid full-time traineeship (6-8 months completion time).
- Potential to move into a Residential Carer or Community Support Worker role upon successful completion of studies, depending on operational availability at the time.
- A rewarding and fulfilling career in Aged Care
- Access to Salary Packaging - up to $18,500 tax-free.

What is Salary Packaging?

- Increase your take-home pay by paying less tax through salary packaging with Eziway.
- Access up to $15,900 per year tax-free (typically used for rent, mortgage, utilities and everyday living expenses).
- PLUS enjoy up to $2,650 per year tax-free in entertainment (e.g. dining out, takeaway, and hotel/accommodation).
- Remote area salary packaging benefits are also available, depending on your home location, which include additional tax savings on rent, mortgage interest, and utilities.

Capecare is a values-driven organisation looking to attract individuals with a passion for the aged care industry and provide exceptional care to our residents and clients in the Community. If you are looking for a rewarding role, please apply via SEEK and include a Cover Letter CV detailing your experience and addressing the following questions:

1. Why are you interested in a career in aged care?
2. Why do you think you would be a good fit for our traineeship program?
3. What do you hope to achieve through the Carer traineeship?

Applications close on Friday, 20th November, 2026. Interviews will commence in late November. Please note that unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

📌 Carer Traineeship - Aged Care | Full-Time (Busselton)
🏢 Capecare
📍 Busselton