Student Scholarship
Application

Yes you are required to have a current police check to work in aged care. If you do not hold a valid check Opal can organise this for you as part of the recruitment process.

We also conduct two (2) reference checks and a medical check which may include pre-employment drug testing.

Opal offers formal career pathways across all areas of care, hospitality and lifestyle. << refer to career pathways link>> You can progress your aged care career at Opal through a number of pathways supported by our professional development and training programs.

Yes Opal has a number of training programs in place to support your career pathway in aged care.

Such programs and support include:

• Induction and on the job training
• Online learning
• Opal Scholarships Program  - where Opal supports its team members financially towards further studies
• Traineeships
• Graduate Registered Nurse Program
• Internal leadership programs for new, emerging and existing leaders
• Australian College of Nursing membership discounts

Yes Opal offers sponsorship for Registered Nurses only. This usually occurs in Regional areas.