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 real difference.
43,800
additional workers are expected to join WA's Health Care and Social Assistance workforce by 2029-30*
TAFE WA-trained students are making an impact:
75%+
of early childhood students
94%+
of nursing students
92%+
of aged care students
91%+
of community care students
were employed in the industry or engaged in further study, according to the NCVER Student Outcomes Survey 2024.
*Victoria University Employment Forecast 2024, Centre of Policy Studies
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.
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.
