What does a career in essential care look like?
Demand for essential care jobs in WA is high, with our population growing, ageing and changing. You can work in people-focused roles that give you a strong sense of purpose. Follow a career in health care or nursing, aged or disability support, community work, or education and childcare, and make a real difference to someone’s life.
Your skills can see you work with young kids or older adults, with communities or individual people. Share stories, offer support and be someone’s reason to smile.
Essential care in WA
WA needs skilled workers who care. Kickstart a career that puts people first and makes a meaningful impact.
Projects happening here
WA’s essential care sector is being reshaped, unlocking opportunities for skilled workers in health, aged care, and medical innovation.
Across the state, health and mental health services and infrastructure are expanding to increase hospital capacity and modernise care across WA.
These projects include dementia-friendly hospital designs, culturally safe aged care facilities for First Nations communities, and the expansion of the WA Virtual Emergency Department to improve access to specialist care.
Initiatives such as free full-time kindy trials, the Central Great Southern Women’s Refuge, and major expansions in childcare, aged care, and hospital services are also strengthening communities.
This expansion is creating pathways into nursing, allied health, mental health support, and aged care – opening doors to rewarding careers and hands-on training throughout WA.
You can make it in jobs like these
Aged or Disability Care Worker
Work with and support people in aged care, disability or community settings.
Courses:
- CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Fee Free)
- CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support (Fee Free)
Child Care Worker
Teach and care for kids in early childhood education and at care centres.
Courses:
- CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (Fee Free)
- CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (Fee Free)
Community Worker
Support community groups and individuals through development of programs and services.
Courses:
- CHC22015 Certificate II in Community Services (Low Fee)
- CHC32015 Certificate III in Community Services (Low Fee)
Enrolled Nurse
Assist with health assessments, administer medications, and support patients.
Courses:
- 52895WA Certificate IV in Preparation for Health and Nursing Studies (Fee Free)
- HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing (Fee Free)
Find essential care courses
Use the course search below to explore what’s available. Filter by fee free or low fee courses, qualification level, or use the keyword search to narrow your options. When you find a course you like, click your selected TAFE college to view the course.
