On 5 May 2023, Minister’s Giles and Wells announced a new tripartite approach to address workforce shortages in aged care through the creation of the new Aged Care Industry Labour Agreement. The new Industry Labour Agreement will streamline the recruitment of suitably experienced or qualified direct care workers for aged care in the following occupations:

• Nursing Support Worker (Assistant in Nursing) (ANZSCO 423312)
• Personal Care Assistant (Personal Care Worker) (ANZSCO 423313)
• Aged or Disabled Carer (ANZSCO 423111)

Please note the Industry Labour Agreement does not apply to registered nurses or enrolled nurses. 

To access the Industry Labour Agreement, employers must first enter a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant union.

Further information and how to contact the ANMF if you are seeking to enter a MoU can be found here.