Future-proof your workforce

Workforce Solutions for Aged Care Providers

Hire skilled trainees and qualified staff, support care minute requirements, and build a future-ready team.

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What we do

As a government-supported social enterprise, we help aged care providers future-proof their workforce by investing in young people.

Through our Aged Care Traineeships, Qualified Placement Program, and Managed Services, we handle:

  • Sourcing and screening candidates
  • Compliance and onboarding
  • Ongoing support and mentoring through career coaching

We know care minute targets are front of mind for aged care providers, and we wanted to share an option that could help you meet them while building your future workforce.

HOW TRAINEES CAN CONTRIBUTE TO CARE MINUTES

  • Under the Aged Care Act, trainees hired through a Group Training Organisation (GTO) like Y Careers count as staff members.
  • Paid trainees in eligible roles (e.g. PCW) can be included in your care minute calculations.
  • There’s no reporting difference — GTO hires are counted the same way as direct hires.
  • All trainees must work under the direct supervision of a Registered or Enrolled Nurse. 

WHY PROVIDERS CHOOSE Y CAREERS

Partnering with Y Careers, you get a pipeline of job-ready, supported trainees and qualified staff to take the complexity out of onboarding, compliance, and development, so you can stay focused on delivering quality care.

We take a fresh approach to workforce development, focused on four key pillars that support your business:

1. BUSINESS CONTINUITY

Minimise staffing gaps, service disruption, and compliance risks with better training, support, and retention.

2. Operational efficiency

Reduce recruitment costs, boost productivity, and get the right people in the right roles—faster.

3. Regulatory compliance

Navigate legal and safety requirements with ease, while maintaining trust and quality of care.

4. Values-led workplace culture

Grow a purpose-driven team that reflects your values and delivers meaningful, long-term support.

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Simple 4-Step Process

We've streamlined the hiring process so you can focus on what matters most, providing quality care.

1
Choose your service

Contact us to discover the option that best suits your workforce needs from: Traineeships, Managed Service and Recruitment Service.

2
Sign up

Complete the employer agreement and recruitment form.

3
We recruit

We’ll find the right candidates within just 4–6 weeks from contract sign-off.

4
Hire & onboard

Meet your new team members and get started.

OUR SERVICES

We understand the unique workforce challenges in the aged care sector, and match you with young people who have the values and passion that align with your organisation.

Traineeships

Bring in fresh perspectives and energy with trainees ready to learn on the job. We’ll help you find young people who are passionate about helping others and support them through a dedicated Career Coach throughout their journey.

Traineeships Available:

  • Personal Care Worker (PCW) Traineeship – 12 months, studying a Certificate III in Individual Support.
  • Lifestyle & Wellbeing Support Traineeship – 12 months, studying a Certificate IV in Leisure and Health.
  • Diploma Programs – available for advanced career pathways.

Paid trainees working as a PCW can be included in care minute calculations if supervised by a registered or enrolled nurse.

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Managed Service

Let us take care of the admin, compliance and day-to-day support. With our managed service, you employ the trainee, and we take care of the rest.

Employers may be eligible for up to $5,000 in government incentives depending on the traineeship model. Conditions apply.

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Qualified Placement Program

Need qualified staff now? Our qualified placement program matches you with job-ready young professionals who are trained, motivated and keen to make an impact in your workplace. Plus, your new staff will have access to a Career Coach to help them thrive.

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Ready to transform your aged care workforce?

Join our growing list of businesses that have found reliable, passionate young professionals through Y Careers.

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FAQs

This program is for people who are already qualified in education and care. We match you with employers looking for skilled professionals, coordinate the entire process, and provide you with a dedicated Career Coach for ongoing support for up to 6 months once you start your new role.

No. The program is completely free for job seekers. The employer covers the cost of the service.

No. While Y Careers' traineeship program focuses on supporting young people aged 18–26 through a Commonwealth exemption under the Age Discrimination Act 2004, this exemption does not apply to the Recruit, Coach & Retain program. As Y Careers is not the legal employer, this service is open to people of all ages.

You'll be matched with roles across the education and care sector, including Early Childhood Education and Care, Out of School Hours Care, aged care, and disability support.

Once you start your new role, you'll have access to a dedicated Career Coach for six months to support you as you settle in, answer questions, and help you grow in your position.

To express your interest in the Recruit, Coach & Retain Program, reach out to our Recruitment Services Team at [email protected] and we'll take it from there.

Yes. If you're eligible and your application meets the program criteria, you will be guaranteed a placement.

If a placement doesn't work out, we'll work with you to find an alternative role that's a better match. Your Career Coach will support you through that transition.

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