Trainee Support Worker jobs

About the Traineeship:

To support and grow First Nations employment across the Northern Territory, ARRCS are growing their own trainee programs.

New trainee opportunities are now available for First Nations to join ARRCS and be mentored and coached as they both work and complete a Certificate III qualification in Individual Care which provide you with the qualification to work in the Aged and Disability sectors as a carer. This exciting role will see you employed by ARRCS as you complete practical paid work whilst being supported by our partner training organisation to complete your qualification.

Commencement of the traineeship will begin in September 2026. However, ARRCS are looking at applications as soon as possible to work with you in coordination of your course enrolment and to start with on-the-job paid training.

In addition, you will have Career Specialists supporting you along the journey and fellow colleagues completing similar traineeships to help you along the way.

These new traineeships are specific for First Nation identified people including school leavers, return to work carers or anyone looking at new job opportunities, or, interested in securing a mentored and supported traineeship which can lead to a promising career.

We are advertising traineeships in Darwin, Katherine and Alice Springs.

Benefits of working for ARRCS

By partnering with ARRCS, you will be a part of the largest Aged Care Provider in the NT.

When qualified, your career can take you all over the NT including Alice Springs, Tennant Creek, Katherine, Mutitjulu, Docker River, Darwin or Nhulunbuy - or if you want to relocate interstate in the future, ARRCS provides a pathway to Uniting Care QLD.

In addition, ARRCS offers our trainee’s the following:

• Grant funded Certificate III qualification.
• Paid employment to earn an income and gain on-the-job training whilst you study.
• A specifically delegated ARRCS Career specialist who will be your point of contact to mentor and guide you throughout your study and experience.
• Salary packaging options, allowing you to earn more income.
• Access to 70,000 Training and Development Courses through our Learning Platform – Not only through your course, but additional training development if ever needed.
• Telus Employee Wellbeing & Emotional Support, to provide you with people to go to, talk to, when needed.

Skills & experience

To be considered for this amazing opportunity, you must:

• Identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
• Be comfortable to work in Aged Care and supporting the elderly.
• Be passionate and excited about commencing a training course and completing a Certificate III qualification.
• Able to commit to full-time work and complete 38 hours per week – Monday – Friday.

About ARRCS

Australian Regional and Remote Community Services (ARRCS) is not-for-profit aged care and community service provider that provide services including Residential Care, Home Care and School Nutrition programs in the Northern Territory and South Australia.

Our Vision is passionately pursuing new ways to care where people and communities flourish and lead meaningful lives. ARRCS provides regional care and support to people and their communities throughout the Northern Territory from Darwin to Docker River with our purpose is to genuinely connect with the communities we serve, and enable our clients with agency, pride and dignity.

Our people are at the centre of our organisation and ensuring we have the right people in the right roles is the key to the success of our Consumer Centered Service Delivery.

Before applying, you need to have the following:

Please see below mandatory requirements for all ARRCS employees. This information is not required by you at application stage and our Career Specialist team will work with you to secure:

• A National Police Check dated within 3 months of commencement (requires 100 points of ID)
• Current Influenza Vaccination and ability to attach documentation confirming.
• A NDIS Screening check or proof of application.

At ARRCS, our staff and volunteers are compassionate and knowledgeable members of the local community, who are committed to providing personalised care and support. More than a service provider, we understand that we are an important part of the regional and remote communities we work in and acknowledge our responsibility to ensure our people are connected to those communities, people and cultures.

So why not join our team today to benefit the local community that you work in!

To discuss this opportunity further, please contact our Recruitment Team on 08 8982 5000 or email people@arrcs.org.au