Paid Placement Program

Paid Placement Program – Get Paid While Gaining Real-World Experience in the Australian Care & Community Sector

Australia’s care and community sector—including aged care, disability support, mental health, youth services, and community care—is full of meaningful and stable career opportunities. But to be truly job-ready, students need more than just classroom theory. Real success starts with hands-on skills, practical experience, and confidence in professional environments.

That’s why Next Gem offers a structured Paid Placement Program, designed to help students gain real-world, paid work experience aligned with their field of study—while meeting course requirements and developing long-term employability.

What This Service Offers

• Gain direct, real-world experience in professional care settings
• Combine course placement requirements with paid, industry-relevant work
• Strengthen soft skills, sector knowledge, and cultural understanding of Australian workplaces
• Build connections with employers and increase your post-study employment opportunities
• Lay a strong foundation for a sustainable career in care and social impact sectors

Who Should Join?

This program is ideal for students currently studying or preparing for careers in:

• Aged Care & Disability Support
• Mental Health & Youth Work
• Community Services & Allied Health

Whether you’re an international student, new to the industry, or looking to complete required placement hours, Paid Placement is a practical pathway to sharpen your skills and gain clear career direction in Australia.

Current Programs

Next Gem is currently running Paid Placement Programs for students undertaking Certificate III/IV qualifications in fields such as Individual Support, Mental Health, and Youth Work, including:

• Paid Placement Program 120 (PPP 120)
• Other programs coming soon

Why Join with Next Gem?

• Access to paid placements aligned with your area of study
• On-the-job guidance, feedback, and a professional reference upon completion
• Practical and soft skills development in real working environments
• Expanded career networks and pathways to employment or migration support
• Career coaching, CV writing, interview prep, and personalised job-readiness support

Always Ready for What’s Next

In addition to PPP 120, Next Gem continues to develop and expand new Paid Placement programs to reflect real industry needs and emerging trends in the Australian care workforce.

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Next Gem – Connecting Opportunities, Supporting Sustainable Growth.

Let us help you build a meaningful career in Australia’s care and community services sector.