Aged Care Trainee - Part Time - Milton

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IRT Group is offering a part-time Aged Care Trainee position at IRT Sarah Claydon Milton, a 24-month traineeship combining on-site experience with a Certificate III in Individual Support delivered by ITeC Academy. You’ll need to commit to at least 20 hours per week, with Thursdays reserved for study, and be flexible for shifts including weekends and evenings. Ideal candidates are empathetic and adaptable, genuinely interested in starting a career in aged care, and living in NSW with Australian citizenship or permanent residency, not currently studying or already holding a Certificate III. Apply via SEEK or the Careers page, and highlight your motivation, reliability, and commitment for pre-employment checks.

About IRT

Founded in 1969, IRT’s mission was to provide better options in housing and care for older people. Now 50 years later, our purpose remains the same.

We improve the lives of more than 9100 people every day in NSW, the ACT and Qld. We’re one of Australia’s largest community-owned providers of independent living, aged care and home care. We’re proud to have more than 40 communities and home care service hubs in NSW, the ACT and Qld.

IRT is an equal opportunity employer. We find excellence in diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  We are proud of our culture and employ people across a diverse range of occupations, backgrounds and skills, who are passionate and committed to creating a better world for all older Australians.

About the Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and caring person, who has a genuine interest in a career in aged care, for a part-time traineeship opportunity with IRT. 

This position is available at our Residential Care Home at:  IRT Sarah Claydon - Milton

This exciting program is for a minimum of 24 months, and includes undertaking a Certificate III Individual Support, delivered by ITeC Academy, whilst gaining on-the-job experience and secure employment in a rapidly growing industry.  

Traineeships will commence employment in March or April with IRT, study to commence with ITeC in May.

To Be Successful You Will Have

• A commitment to undertaking the Certificate III in Individual support qualification
• Able to commit to a minimum of 20 hours per week (combination of work and study), availability Thursday as this is an allocated study day
• A big heart – you’re empathetic, adaptable and have a passion for supporting older Australians to live their best life possible
• A passion to begin your career in the aged care sector 
• Flexibility and availability to work shifts that include weekends, late afternoons and evenings

To be eligible for a traineeship candidates must:

• Be living or working in NSW
• Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident
• Not be currently studying or already have a Certificate III in Individual Support

Benefits for You

• Competitive pay and more cash in your pocket (less tax) with not-for-profit salary packaging
• Flexible working conditions
• Birthday leave - relax and take a day off on us!
• Professional and career development opportunities
• Multiple career pathways
• Discounted gym memberships
• Free counselling via Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and staff wellness program

How to Apply

If this sounds like the right fit, click “Apply Now”, complete your details and submit. You can also apply via our Careers page.

For questions, contact [email protected].

Please note: we can’t accept applications or resumes by email—apply through SEEK or our Careers page.  Should we receive a large volume of applications, this advertisement may be closed earlier than the original date.

Successful applicants will complete pre-employment checks, including references, a functional assessment, and a National Criminal History Check.