EARN WHILE YOU LEARN!

🕒 Employment Status: Full Time

📍 Locations: Gunnedah, NSW 2380 & Inverell, NSW 2360

💰 Remuneration: $26 p/hr + Super + NFP Salary Packaging

🌱 The Program

Start your career in aged care by completing a Certificate III in Individual Support - while earning an income.

We have "Earn While You Learn" opportunities at two of our residential aged care facilities, Apex Road in quaint Gunnedah, NSW or Killean in picturesque Inverell, NSW.

This is your chance to gain hands-on experience in residential aged care while working towards a nationally recognised qualification.

💼 About the Role

As a Care Service Employee Trainee, you will:

• Provide daily living support to residents

• Assist with personal care (showering, hygiene, mobility)

• Help with meal service and dining assistance

• Support social and lifestyle activities

• Maintain a safe, comfortable and welcoming environment

• Deliver care in line with individualised Care Plans (under supervision)

📝 Role Requirements

• A genuine passion for supporting older Australians

• Willingness to learn and complete a Certificate III in Individual Support

• Confidence using technology for training and care systems

• Ability to meet probity requirements:

  • National Criminal History Check

  • NDIS Worker Screening

• Current Driver’s Licence

• Roadworthy, registered and insured vehicle

🎁 Employee Benefits

• Earn while you learn + NFP salary packaging (up to $18,900 net)

• Blue Light Card discounts on retail, goods & services

• Professional development and ongoing support

• Supportive workplace environment

• EAP for wellbeing and mental health

🌟 About McLean Care

Since 1953, McLean Care has grown into one of regional Australia’s most respected aged care providers. As a not-for-profit, every decision we make is guided by our mission: “to focus on you.”
We are committed to delivering ethical, person-centred care that supports older Australians to live with dignity and purpose.

👉 Apply now 

Applicants must be onshore with full working rights in Australia and be willing to undertake a National Criminal History Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check in accordance with the Aged Care Act 1997.