Employment Service Providers

Recruitment Agencies: Recruitment agencies specialise in identifying and placing qualified professionals in aged care roles. They work with aged care service providers to fill positions such as personal care workers, nurses, therapists, and administrative staff. The agencies (in no specific order) used in Queensland to recruit aged care workers are:

-   Workforce Australia (atWork Australia)

-   Mable

-   McArthur Recruitment

-   Conexson

-   ACM Healthcare

-   Sanctuary Recruitment

-   HealthCare Australia (HCA)

Registered Training Organisations (RTOs): RTOs offer vocational education and training programs to individuals seeking qualifications and certifications relevant to the aged care sector. They provide the education needed to prepare workers for roles in aged care. More information is provided in “Educating the Aged Care Workforce”.

Job Placement Services: These services help individuals, including those who are unemployed or looking to transition into the aged care workforce, find job opportunities in the sector. They often work with job seekers to match their skills and interests with available positions.

-   Workforce Australia (atWork Australia)

-   Mable

-   HealthCare Australia (HCA)

Community Organisations: Community-based organisations and non-profits may offer employment services tailored to specific populations, such as older adults seeking part-time or casual employment within the aged care sector. They may focus on promoting age-friendly workplaces.

Government Employment Programs: Government agencies and programs, such as Workforce Australia (formally JobActive), assist job seekers, including those interested in aged care careers, in finding suitable employment. They offer a range of support services, including job search assistance and training.

Industry Associations: Associations like Aged and Community Services Australia (ACSA) offer employment resources and support for aged care service providers, helping them connect with potential employees and build a skilled workforce.

Online Job Platforms: Job search websites and online platforms facilitate the matching of job seekers with aged care positions. They serve as a valuable resource for individuals looking for work in the aged care sector.

-   SEEK

-   Indeed

Apprenticeship and Traineeship Programs: These programs provide structured training and work experience for individuals who want to enter the aged care workforce as trainees or apprentices. They often combine on-the-job training with formal education.

Career Development Centers: Many educational institutions, community centres, and employment organisations have career development centres that offer resources and guidance for individuals interested in aged care careers.

-   HealthCare Australia (HCA)

Aged Care Service Providers: Some aged care providers have in-house employment services to recruit and train their workforce. They may have partnerships with educational institutions to support training programs.