Care Worker - Trainee

Your Role as a Care Worker – Traineeship

Are you looking to build a meaningful career in care?

Wesley Mission Queensland (WMQ) is offering an exciting Care Worker Traineeship for people who are passionate about supporting others and eager to gain a Certificate III in Individual Support while working.

This opportunity is designed for those not yet qualified that are looking to start their Certificate iii Individual Support while working across the Aged Care Community Sector.

You’ll combine structured training with paid, on-the-job experience, including community-based care and cleaning shifts, setting you up for long-term employment as a qualified Care Worker.

You’ll Deliver This Role By:

• Participating in the WMQ Traineeship Program and working towards successful completion of a Certificate III in Individual Support
• Attending all required WMQ inductions, onboarding, mandatory training, and RTO training sessions
• Completing on-the-job vocational placements, assessments, and training logbooks in a timely manner
• Providing high-quality, person-centred care in customers’ homes, in line with individual care plans
• Supporting customers with daily living tasks, cleaning, and community-based support
• Working collaboratively with teammates, customers, families, and carers
• Following the Aged Care Code of Conduct, WMQ Model of Care, policies, procedures, and values
• Identifying and reporting health, safety, or environmental concerns within customer homes
• Maintaining professionalism, confidentiality, and appropriate boundaries at all times

Successful completion of the traineeship will lead to continued employment as a qualified Care Worker within WMQ.

What We Offer

• A paid traineeship with nationally recognised qualifications
• Ongoing employment opportunities upon successful completion
• Structured learning, mentoring, and on-the-job support
• A values-driven organisation with a strong focus on teamwork and wellbeing
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference in people’s lives every day
• A supportive and inclusive workplace aligned with WMQ’s mission and values

What We’re Looking For

• A genuine desire to build a career in the care sector
• Commitment to completing a Certificate III in Individual Support
• Strong customer service skills with empathy, respect, and understanding
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Basic technology skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Willingness to undertake cleaning shifts alongside care worker training shifts
• Comfort working in homes that may have household pets

A Valuable Addition, Yet Not a Must-Have!

• Previous experience in customer service, cleaning, hospitality, or community services
• Experience supporting older people or people with disability
• Knowledge of community or home-based care environments

Essential Requirements

• Enrolment in a WMQ Traineeship Program – Certificate III in Individual Support
• Australian Open Driver’s Licence or minimum Green P’s
• Reliable vehicle with current registration and insurance
• Willingness to travel to customer homes
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination status (or as required by legislation and WMQ policy)
• Relevant probity checks as required by legislation and WMQ policy
• Commitment to privacy, confidentiality, and professional boundaries

Join a Team Where Your Work Truly Matters  

Home care means something different to everyone. At Wesley Mission Queensland, we care with a purpose. Our Community Aged Care team is more than just a workplace, it’s a community built on compassion, dignity, and respect. 

Why Join WMQ’s Community Aged Care Team! 

It is deeply rewarding and a chance to build genuine relationships, provide comfort and dignity to support our customers in maintaining their independence and quality of life. It is more than just care, it is about creating a warm, respectful and environment where every individual feels valued and heard. For those who are compassionate, patient, and committed to person-centred care, aged care work is not just a job, it’s a calling. 

About Wesley Mission Queensland (WMQ)

Wesley Mission Queensland is a leading not-for-profit provider of health and community services. With over a century of service, we support people across all life stages with aged care, disability support, mental health services, and community outreach. Our values, Innovation, Hope, Integrity, Compassion, Justice, Empowerment, and Respect, guide everything we do. 

WMQ's vision for reconciliation is for all people to stand unified in an equal and inclusive future. We commit to enhancing opportunities for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People and celebrating diversity. As part of our commitment to Reconciliation we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. 

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