Learn While You Earn

Get paid while you train in aged care​

Learn While You Earn

Come to a job with flexibility and purpose

If you’re ready to come back into the workforce, just starting out or looking to reskill into a new career and want a job that’s both meaningful and suits your current life stage, a job in aged care could be exactly the return you need.

RSL LifeCare is inviting women in regional NSW to take part in the Women in New South Wales Return to Work program – a supported pathway into aged care where you can start paid work and complete a fully funded* nationally recognised qualification “Certificate III in Aged Care” at the same time, with limited places available.

This initiative is supported by funding from the NSW Government Grant, enabling RSL LifeCare to offer paid employment alongside structured training for women in regional NSW. 

Limited places are available.

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*For full funding course details, click here​

This initiative is supported by funding from the NSW Government Grant, enabling RSL LifeCare to offer paid employment alongside structured training for women in regional NSW. 

Limited places are available.

Apply Now

*Please see FAQ “Is the Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) Course fully funded?” for more details.

Learn While You Earn

Come to a job with flexibility and purpose

If you’re ready to come back into the workforce, just starting out or looking to reskill into a new career and want a job that’s both meaningful and suits your current life stage, a job in aged care could be exactly the return you need.

RSL LifeCare is inviting women in regional NSW to take part in the Women in New South Wales Return to Work program – a supported pathway into aged care where you can start paid work and complete a fully funded* nationally recognised qualification “Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)” at the same time.

This initiative is supported by funding from the NSW Government Grant, enabling RSL LifeCare to offer paid employment alongside structured training for women in regional NSW.

Limited places are available.

See Roles

*Please see FAQ “Is the Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) Course fully funded?” for more details.

If you’re ready to come back into the workforce, just starting out or looking to reskill into a new career and want a job that’s both meaningful and suits your current life stage, a job in aged care could be exactly the return you need.

RSL LifeCare is inviting women in regional NSW to take part in the Women in New South Wales Return to Work program – a supported pathway into aged care where you can start paid work and complete a fully funded* nationally recognised qualification “Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)” at the same time, with limited places available. 

See Roles

*For full funding course details, click here​

This initiative is supported by funding from the NSW Government Grant, enabling RSL LifeCare to offer paid employment alongside structured training for women in regional NSW.

Limited places are available.

A Practical Pathway Back into Work

Our program has been designed to provide women in regional NSW with a supported pathway back into work.

By combining casual or part time employment with a structured study program, participants can build the skills, confidence and experience needed to achieve a qualification and a new career in the aged care sector. The program supports women to balance work, study and personal commitments, while providing compassionate care for veterans and seniors close to home.

The program provides a clear and supported pathway into aged care employment while completing your qualification.

What to expect from the study commitment:

Participants will complete weekly online learning alongside their work schedule. This includes:

2 hours of online lectures per week, plus 10 hours of self-paced study time per week

An additional 5 hours of assessment preparation per module (completed monthly over 10 months)

Through the program, our successful applicants will receive: 

Paid casual employment with RSL LifeCare from Day 1

Enrolment in a Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) course, fully funded* through the program

Training delivered by a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) partner via weekly online sessions.

A learning pathway designed to be completed in approximately 10 months (subject to course progression)

The opportunity to complete the required 120 hours of practical experience to complete the Cert III in Individual Support (Ageing) Course through paid employment during the program

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Regional Locations

This opportunity is available to women living in the following regional NSW locations:

Northern Region

  • Byron Bay
  • Ballina
  • Hawks Nest
  • Dungog
  • Casino
  • Tweed Heads
  • Goonellabah
  • Port Macquarie

Western NSW

  • Wagga Wagga
  • Narrandera
  • Yass
  • Dubbo

South Coast

  • Merimbula
  • Tura Beach

Opportunities are targeted to these locations as part of the grant conditions for the program. These locations are subject to change depending on positions available.

Your Care Work Options Through our Program

The program focuses on two types of caring roles, offered initially on a casual basis to support a balance of work and study during the qualification period.

Residential Care Worker (Carer)

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Residential Care Workers support veterans and seniors within a residential care setting, delivering respectful, person‑centred care as part of a team and within an RSL LifeCare facility.
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Home Care Support Worker

RSL LifeCare Home Care support worker with a client.
Home Care Support Workers assist clients in their own homes and in the community, supporting independence and day‑to‑day wellbeing. For this role, you must have a current driver's licence and a reliable vehicle with comprehensive car insurance so you can drive between client visits.
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Residential Care Worker (Carer)

Aged Care Job
Residential Care Workers support veterans and seniors within a residential care setting, delivering respectful, person‑centred care as part of a team and within an RSL LifeCare facility.
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Home Care Support Worker

RSL LifeCare Home Care support worker with a client.
Home Care Support Workers assist clients in their own homes and in the community, supporting independence and day‑to‑day wellbeing. For this role, you must have a current driver's licence and a reliable vehicle with comprehensive insurance so you can drive between client visits.
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What Carers do at
RSL LifeCare

Collaborate with residents and their families to deliver personal care

Provide timely, high quality care aligned with individual care plans

Support residents’ wellbeing and independence through preferred activities

Embody a person-centred approach that respects individual goals and preferences

Participate in risk management and continuous quality improvement activities

Build strong team relationships to achieve positive resident outcomes

To apply for the Carer role, click the Apply Now button below:

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To be a Carer, You Need:

Compassion and empathy

Good communication skills – able to chat and listen to residents and team members

Comfortable using everyday technology (eg mobile phone)

Teamwork skills to support each other in delivering the best possible care to our residents

Australian working rights

Willingness to get a Police Check/NDIS check

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What Support Workers do at RSL LifeCare

Help clients stay active and connected in their community

Help with personal care (showering, grooming, dressing)

Provide respite care (giving carers a break)

Follow care plans to meet each person's needs

Help clients maintain their independence at home

Work independently and as a team to provide the best support possible

To apply for the Support Worker role, click the Apply Now button below:

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To be a Support Worker, You Need:

A caring nature - passionate about helping people

Good communication skills - able to chat and listen to clients and team members

Ability to work independently

Comfortable using everyday technology (eg mobile phone)

Driver's licence & a reliable, comprehensively insured vehicle

Australian working rights

Willingness to get a Police Check/NDIS check

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Who This Program Is Designed For

This is the perfect opportunity for you if you are:

Returning to work after a break, just starting out or looking to reskill into a new career

Seeking flexible, casual work to support family and life commitments

Interested in a purpose‑led role supporting veterans and seniors

Comfortable balancing work and structured study over the training period

Motivated to complete your qualification and build your longer-term role in aged care with RSL LifeCare.

If you’re ready to begin a new job with supported learning, apply now for a Carer or Support Worker role. 

Support to Help You Succeed

The program includes practical support designed to help participants stay engaged and complete their training course.

Support may include:

  • Digital tools to support participation in online learning
  • Group mentoring sessions to support the participants in completing the Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) course

These supports are designed to encourage confidence, consistency and successful completion.

Why Work with RSL LifeCare

RSL LifeCare is a not‑for‑profit organisation established in 1911, with a core objective to enrich the lives of veterans and seniors through care, support and community connection.

As a not‑for‑profit, RSL LifeCare prioritises people and community outcomes. Programs such as Women in New South Wales Return to Work reflect this commitment by creating meaningful employment pathways while strengthening care delivery in regional communities.

Team members are supported through:

Flexible shifts which try to match your availability

Competitive salaries

Salary packaging – up to $15,900 tax-free per year plus $2,650 tax-free for meal/entertainment

Permanent, part-time and casual employment opportunities

A compassionate, supportive team environment

Professional growth across care and community support

17.5% annual leave loading

Access to Fitness Passport, supporting health and wellbeing

How to Apply

If this sounds right for you, we’d love to hear from you. Places are limited on this program, so please Apply Now as soon as you can.

What is the process?

  1.  Click the Apply Now button to create your Workday account
  2.  Apply for the role of your choice with your CV
  3.  Your application will be reviewed by the RSL LifeCare Hiring team
  4.  Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a group online interview (scheduled for late May, June and July)
  5.  Successful candidates will commence employment and begin the fully funded* training pathway

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If you’re ready to take the next step toward a paid role in aged care with RSL LifeCare while completing your qualification, we encourage you to apply.

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FAQ

No prior experience in aged care is required. The program is designed to support women returning to work by combining paid employment with structured training.

This program is open to women living in the specified regional NSW locations listed below, in line with the grant conditions for the initiative.

Northern Region: Byron Bay, Ballina, Hawks Nest, Dungog, Casino, Tweed Heads, Goonellabah, Port Macquarie

Western NSW: Wagga Wagga, Narrandera, Yass, Dubbo

South Coast: Merimbula, Tura Beach

Participants are offered casual employment with RSL LifeCare to support the balance of work and study during the qualification period.
Some part time positions may also be available, either at the commencement of the program or on completion.

Paid employment commences from Day 1 of the program.

Participants are enrolled in a Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) Course, with training delivered by a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) partner through weekly online sessions, alongside employment.

  • 2 hours of online lectures per week, plus 10 hours of self-paced study time per week
  • An additional 5 hours of assessment preparation per module (completed monthly over 10 months)

*Yes, it is! The Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) Course is fully funded by the program. As a participant, you won’t need to pay any course fees. However, participants will be required to complete all of their Cert III theory modules and have completed 120 hours of practical experience, to qualify for their Certificate. 

The learning pathway is designed to be completed in approximately 10 months, subject to course progression.

The program includes practical support to help participants stay engaged and complete their training, which may include digital tools for online learning and group mentoring sessions.

A current driver licence and a reliable vehicle with comprehensive insurance are required for the Home Care Support Worker role due to travel between clients. This requirement does not apply to Residential Care Worker roles.

You can apply by clicking the “Apply Now” button under the Carer or Support Worker sections on this page. As part of the application process, you will be required to create a Workday account and submit your application with your CV. Applications are then reviewed by the RSL LifeCare hiring team, with shortlisted candidates invited to attend an online group interview.

The online group interview forms part of the selection process and is used to assess suitability for the program.
They are scheduled for late May, June and July 2026.

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RSL LifeCare has prepared this information for you as a general guide to our available services, and we’ve done our best to ensure the information is accurate however we can’t guarantee it’s error-free. The information doesn’t take into consideration your personal or financial circumstances, so before you make a decision, please chat with a professional advisor.

*RSL LifeCare Annual Customer Experience Survey 23/24 Including clients, residents and Next of Kin from Retirement Living, Residential Care, Home Care and Veteran Services.

Copyright © 2025
RSL LifeCare. All rights reserved

RSL LifeCare has prepared this information for you as a general guide to our available services, and we’ve done our best to ensure the information is accurate however we can’t guarantee it’s error-free. The information doesn’t take into consideration your personal or financial circumstances, so before you make a decision, please chat with a professional advisor.

*RSL LifeCare Annual Customer Experience Survey 23/24 Including clients, residents and Next of Kin from Retirement Living, Residential Care, Home Care and Veteran Services.