Care Worker

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Median Average:
$50,000
Care Worker in Australia median base salary $50,000/yr. Information is based on 4 Care Worker jobs advertised between May 2023 and May 2024.
How much do Care Worker earn in Australia? The average salary of Care Worker is $50,000 in Australia
$50,000 /yr
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Average $50,000
Range $50K - $60K
Last updated May 03 2024
The average pay range for Care Worker is between $50K and $60K. Salaries vary from a low of $40K up to $60K per year. The average number of Care Worker roles advertised per month is 288 in Australia between May 2023 and May 2024.
What are the most common skills required to be a Care Worker? The most common skills required for a Care Worker are:
Emotional Support Emotional Support Client Care First Aid Client Care Client Care Emotional Support Client Care Emotional Support Client Care CPR Client Care Emotional Support English First Aid Cooking CPR Documentation First Aid Advocacy Case Management Child Protection Community Development Community Engagement Conflict Resolution CPR Customer Service Dementia Care Emotional Support First Aid
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These skills are most commonly found in Care Worker job advertisements and position descriptions.

Last updated April 30 2024
Which recruitment agencies have the largest number of Aged Care & Disability Support roles in Australia?
See which recruitment agencies advertise the most Aged Care & Disability Support roles. See what salaries they paid for Aged Care & Disability Support in Australia. See how they compare to the average Aged Care & Disability Support salary of $54,090.
Blue Care
Brisbane (77%), Townsville (11%), Gold Coast (7%), Cairns (5%) +1 others
9,949

$40K-$56K

(($5,939))

$40K-$56K
(($5,939))
Australian Unity
Gold Coast (23%), Newcastle (22%), Sydney (17%), Albury (10%) +5 others
5,551

$38K-$55K

(($6,930))

$38K-$55K
(($6,930))
Sidekicker
Gold Coast (53%), Brisbane (46%), Melbourne (0%)
5,043

$48K-$66K

($3,580)

$48K-$66K
($3,580)
Aruma
Melbourne (33%), Brisbane (21%), Geelong (10%), Wollongong (7%) +7 others
4,215

$52K-$72K

($8,296)

$52K-$72K
($8,296)
Drake International
Melbourne (31%), Sydney (18%), Perth (17%), Gold Coast (14%) +7 others
3,597

$57K-$73K

($10,979)

$57K-$73K
($10,979)
Last Updated October 15 2023
How many years does it take to become a Care Worker?
Most candidates undertake an average of 4 years Community Services & Development prior to being appointed as a Care Worker.
Average Community Services & Development required to become a Care Worker
Last updated May 06 2024
Most candidates have on average 8 years working experience prior to becoming a Care Worker.
Average Community Services & Development required to become a Care Worker
Last updated May 06 2024
Where are Care Worker in Australia sourced from?
Care Worker are sourced from
these companies
Cerebral Palsy League
Anglicare
Bestwest Care
Helping Hand
MacKillop Family Services
Care Worker are sourced in Australia are most likely to be sourced from these schools
TAFE
TAFE
James Cook University
Flinders University
James Cook University
Last updated May 07 2024