Personal Care Worker Trainee Altona North – Earn While You Learn

January 10, 2026
$34 - $39 / hour
Urgent
Application ends: February 27, 2026
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Job Description

Personal Care Worker Trainee Altona North role with TLC Aged Care. Earn while you learn, free Cert III training, full-time work and career security. Apply now.


Personal Care Worker Trainee Altona North – TLC Aged Care

Start a rewarding healthcare career as a Personal Care Worker Trainee Altona North with TLC Aged Care. This full-time traineeship allows you to earn while you learn, gaining a nationally recognised Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) while working in a supportive aged care environment.

This is an ideal opportunity for anyone looking to enter the aged care sector with structured training, paid employment, and long-term career prospects.


About TLC Aged Care

TLC Healthcare is Australia’s first fully integrated healthcare provider with aged care at its core. Recognised as an Employer of Choice for 10 consecutive years and a Global Healthy Workplaces Award winner (2025), TLC is committed to excellence, innovation, and employee wellbeing.

With a strong culture built on respect, collaboration, accountability, and integrity, TLC supports its people to grow, thrive, and build meaningful careers.


About the Traineeship

As a Personal Care Worker Trainee Altona North, you will work while completing a fully supported traineeship over 12 months.

You will:

  • Work a minimum of 3 shifts per week in an aged care setting
  • Complete a Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) through TLC Learning
  • Gain hands-on experience in residential aged care
  • Secure pathways to ongoing employment within TLC Aged Care homes

This traineeship provides real-world experience combined with industry-leading education.


Location & Employment Details

  • Job Title: Personal Care Worker Trainee
  • Location: Altona North, Melbourne VIC
  • Employer: TLC Aged Care
  • Employment Type: Full-Time
  • Flexible Part-Time Opportunities: Available
  • Industry: Aged & Disability Support

What You’ll Be Doing

In this Personal Care Worker Trainee Altona North role, you will:

  • Support residents with daily living activities
  • Assist with personal care under supervision
  • Build positive relationships with residents and care teams
  • Learn best-practice aged care standards
  • Develop essential skills for a long-term healthcare career

What We Offer

TLC Aged Care provides outstanding benefits for trainees:

  • Earn while you learn – get paid during your qualification
  • Nationally recognised Cert III in Individual Support (Ageing)
  • Ongoing employment opportunities after completion
  • $6 subsidised employee meals
  • Free gym membership
  • Employee Assistance Program for mental wellbeing
  • Discounted private health insurance
  • Exclusive shopping discounts via TLC Employee Shopping Portal
  • Wellbeing programs designed to support your health and happiness

About You

This Personal Care Worker Trainee Altona North opportunity is perfect if you are:

  • Passionate about helping older people
  • Caring, warm, and compassionate
  • A strong team player
  • Motivated to learn and grow
  • Able to multitask and follow instructions

No prior aged care qualification is required.


Eligibility & Mandatory Requirements

To apply, you must:

  • Be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
  • Hold (or be willing to obtain) an NDIS Check (includes Police Check)
  • Have up-to-date COVID-19 vaccinations (3 doses)
  • Obtain the 2026 Seasonal Flu Vaccination
  • Meet pre-employment medical and psychometric requirements

Why Choose This Traineeship?

  • Entry-level pathway into aged care
  • Paid training with no course fees
  • Job security in a growing industry
  • Supportive, inclusive workplace culture
  • Clear career progression opportunities

Apply Now – Personal Care Worker Trainee Altona North

If you’re ready to start a meaningful career in aged care, this Personal Care Worker Trainee Altona North role with TLC Aged Care is the perfect first step.

All applications must be submitted online via the TLC Healthcare website.

For role enquiries, contact:
talentacquisition@tlchealthcare.com.au