Aged Care

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Aged Care Worker

Aged Care Workers support the elderly by assisting with daily tasks, personal care, and liaising with families about health and medication.

Avg yearly income $62,400
Skill level Beginner

Personal Carer

Personal Carers support elderly and vulnerable individuals with daily tasks, providing companionship and liaising with families and healthcare professionals.

Avg yearly income $62,400
Skill level Beginner

Residential Care Worker

Residential Care Workers support children and adults in various facilities, providing personal services and maintaining close relationships with clients and their families.

Avg yearly income $62,400
Skill level Beginner

Community Care Worker

Community Care Workers support children and adults in care facilities with personal services, building close relationships with clients and their families.

Avg yearly income $62,400
Skill level Beginner

Home Care Assistance Worker

Home Care Assistance Workers provide personal care to elderly and vulnerable individuals in their homes, promoting independence and building strong client relationships.

Avg yearly income $54,600
Skill level Beginner

Trainee Support Worker

A Trainee Support Worker assists clients with daily activities in aged care or disability services, offering practical and emotional support.

Avg yearly income $52,000
Skill level Beginner

Aboriginal Aged Care Worker

An Aboriginal Aged Care Worker supports Indigenous elders' health, conducting assessments and liaising with clients and healthcare professionals in various settings.

Avg yearly income $54,600
Skill level Beginner

Home Carer

A Home Carer supports people with additional needs at home, assisting with daily tasks, personal care, and accompanying clients to appointments.

Avg yearly income $61,880
Skill level Beginner

Mental Health Advocate

A Mental Health Advocate supports individuals by promoting their rights, accessing services, and navigating mental health systems with empathy and guidance.

Avg yearly income $65,000
Skill level Advanced

Residential Care Officer

Residential Care Officers lead care teams in facilities, ensuring residents receive excellent personal care while managing staff and administrative tasks.

Avg yearly income $62,400
Skill level Advanced

Aged Care Manager

Aged Care Managers oversee operations in care facilities, managing finances, compliance, and staff while ensuring quality service and safety standards.

Avg yearly income $104,000
Skill level Advanced

Diversional Therapy Assistant

Diversional Therapy Assistants support leisure programs, enhancing the social and emotional wellbeing of isolated or vulnerable individuals.

Avg yearly income $52,936
Skill level Advanced

Lifestyle Coordinator

A Lifestyle Coordinator plans and organises activities and events for residents in care facilities, focusing on their physical, social, and emotional needs.

Avg yearly income $70,200
Skill level Advanced

Diversional Therapist

A Diversional Therapist organises activities for individuals with specific needs, addressing social, physical, and emotional well-being while ensuring effective communication.

Avg yearly income $83,200
Skill level Advanced

Aged Care Nurse

An Aged Care Nurse provides specialised care to elderly patients, monitoring health, administering treatments, and assisting with daily activities.

Avg yearly income $79,560
Skill level Advanced

Care Coordinator

A Care Coordinator manages client care in aged or disability services, ensuring daily support, liaising with families, and organising specialist staff.

Avg yearly income $73,580
Skill level Beginner

Aged Care Coordinator

An Aged Care Coordinator manages the care of elderly individuals, ensuring they receive tailored support and enhancing their quality of life.

Avg yearly income $74,880
Skill level Unknown

Aged Care Team Leader

An Aged Care Team Leader supervises care services for elderly clients, managing teams and ensuring personalised support and compliance with standards.

Avg yearly income $93,600
Skill level Advanced

Gerontologist

Gerontologists focus on the care and wellbeing of those over 65, helping the elderly maintain health, fitness, and social connections.

Avg yearly income $93,600
Skill level Unknown
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in aged care

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
CHC43315

Certificate IV in Mental Health
Blended, On Campus, Online
6 - 18 months
$0 - $5,997
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Probation Officer Law Enforcement Officer Healthcare Social Worker
Community Psychologist Pastoral Care Worker Home Care Nurse Mental Health Case Manager Community Services Officer Mental Health Advocate Family Support Worker Peer Support Worker Support Worker Outreach Worker Mental Health Worker Crisis Support Worker Mental Health Practitioner Mental Health Clinician Mental Health Counsellor Rehabilitation Counsellor Life Coach Student Counsellor Relationship Counsellor Mental Health Support Worker
+ 20 more
CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)
On Campus, Online
5 - 12 months
$0 - $3,990
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Home Carer Aboriginal Aged Care Worker Aboriginal Disability Worker
Disability Service Officer Senior Support Worker Disability Support Worker Trainee Support Worker Residential Care Worker Community Care Worker Home Care Assistance Worker Aged Care Worker Personal Carer Laundry Worker
+ 10 more
CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
Blended, On Campus, Online
3 - 18 months
$0 - $3,894
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Residential Care Worker Aged Care Worker Community Care Worker
Home Care Assistance Worker Personal Carer Disability Support Worker Trainee Support Worker Home Carer Aboriginal Disability Worker Disability Team Leader Disability Service Officer Senior Support Worker Mental Health Support Worker Home Care Nurse Education Support Officer Disability Advocate
+ 13 more
CHC52021

Diploma of Community Services
Blended, On Campus, Online
8 - 18 months
$49 - $24,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Housing Officer Family Support Worker Support Worker
Community Corrections Officer Community Development Worker Senior Support Worker Welfare Worker Youth Justice Officer Outreach Worker Intake Worker Aboriginal Community Care Worker Case Manager Community Care Worker Social Worker Park Manager Rehabilitation Counsellor Life Coach Remedial Yoga Therapist Intelligence Officer Case Worker Regional Coordinator Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner Financial Counsellor Conservation Manager Student Experience Officer Council Member Migrant Support Worker Art Therapist Community Outreach Coordinator International Development Worker Behaviour Support Specialist Crime Prevention Officer Social Justice Advocate Community Arts Worker Policy Researcher Community Worker Human Rights Activist Youth Support Officer Community Services Officer Arts Programmer Human Rights Advocate Editorial Writer Creative Writer Climate Scientist Resource Economist Agricultural Economist Neurologist Community Educator Mental Health Advocate Nutrition Advisor Nutrition Scientist Healthcare Social Worker Palliative Care Social Worker Law Enforcement Officer Youth Officer Probation Officer Mental Health Case Manager Hospital Social Worker Disability Advocate Social Welfare Officer Education Support Officer
+ 58 more
CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)
Blended, On Campus, Online
16 weeks
$0 - $3,894
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Home Care Nurse Senior Support Worker Patient Care Assistant
Residential Care Officer Aged Care Manager Support Worker Aboriginal Aged Care Worker Home Carer Trainee Support Worker Disability Support Worker Home Care Assistance Worker Aged Care Worker Personal Carer Residential Care Worker Community Care Worker
+ 12 more
CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support
On Campus, Online
4 - 12 months
$0 - $12,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Aged Care Worker Personal Carer Home Care Assistance Worker
Residential Care Worker Community Care Worker Disability Support Worker Home Carer Care Coordinator Trainee Support Worker Community Support Worker Kennel Hand Animal Shelter Attendant Remedial Yoga Therapist Senior Support Worker Residential Care Officer Trainee Support Worker Peer Support Worker Patient Care Assistant Hospital Orderly
+ 17 more
CHC42021

Certificate IV in Community Services
Blended, On Campus, Online
6 - 12 months
$30 - $4,995
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Social Welfare Officer Probation Officer Youth Officer
Migrant Support Worker Case Worker Community Worker Youth Support Officer Behaviour Support Specialist Community Outreach Coordinator Community Services Officer Mental Health Advocate Community Educator Outreach Worker Youth Justice Officer Senior Support Worker Welfare Worker Case Manager Family Support Worker Community Corrections Officer Community Development Worker Youth Worker Housing Officer Aboriginal Community Care Worker Community Support Worker Youth Case Worker Volunteer Coordinator Support Worker Residential Care Worker Life Coach Rehabilitation Counsellor Animal Shelter Attendant Residential Care Officer Peer Support Worker Intake Worker Mental Health Support Worker Community Care Worker
+ 33 more
CHC43415

Certificate IV in Leisure and Health
Blended, On Campus, Online
8 - 12 months
$100 - $3,950
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Diversional Therapist Diversional Therapy Assistant Lifestyle Coordinator
Remedial Yoga Therapist Occupational Therapy Assistant
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Diversional Therapist Diversional Therapy Assistant Lifestyle Coordinator Remedial Yoga Therapist Occupational Therapy Assistant + 2 more
CHC43015

Certificate IV In Ageing Support
Blended, On Campus, Online
9 - 12 months
$0 - $12,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Aged Care Team Leader Residential Care Officer Lifestyle Coordinator
Aged Care Manager Aged Care Worker Aboriginal Aged Care Worker Senior Support Worker Residential Care Worker Support Worker Trainee Support Worker Personal Carer Peer Support Worker Patient Care Assistant
+ 10 more
CHC53315

Diploma of Mental Health
Online
12 months
$7,995
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Mental Health Support Worker Intake Worker Life Coach
Rehabilitation Counsellor Mental Health Practitioner Crisis Support Worker Mental Health Worker Outreach Worker Support Worker Peer Support Worker Family Support Worker Community Services Officer Human Rights Advocate Community Worker Advanced Personal Trainer Remedial Yoga Therapist Mental Health Advocate Palliative Care Social Worker Healthcare Social Worker Probation Officer Mental Health Case Manager
+ 18 more
CHC53415

Diploma of Leisure and Health
Blended, Online
12 - 14 months
$0 - $5,750
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Lifestyle Coordinator Diversional Therapy Assistant
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Lifestyle Coordinator Diversional Therapy Assistant
CHC43215

Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs
On Campus, Online
12 - 14 months
$1,209 - $4,995
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Rehabilitation Counsellor Drug and Alcohol Counsellor Welfare Worker
Substance Abuse Counsellor Alcohol and Drug Tester (AOD) Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner Mental Health Advocate Law Enforcement Officer Probation Officer
+ 6 more
HLT43021

Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance
Online
18 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pathology Assistant Patient Care Assistant Patient Services Assistant
Biomedical Engineer Remedial Yoga Therapist Physiotherapy Assistant Ward Assistant Allied Health Professional Allied Health Assistant Diversional Therapy Assistant Nutrition Assistant Occupational Therapy Assistant Therapy Aide Speech Pathologist Assistant Neuromuscular Therapist Nutrition Scientist General Practice Nurse Exercise Physiotherapist Neurological Physiotherapist Wellness Coach
+ 17 more
HLT54121

Diploma of Nursing
On Campus
20 months
$14,779 - $31,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Rehabilitation Nurse Mental Health Nurse Aged Care Nurse
Enrolled Nurse Community Health Nurse Cosmetic Nurse Remote Area Nurse Renal Care Nurse Acute Care Nurse Critical Care Nurse Surgical Nurse Palliative Care Nurse Oncology Nurse School Nurse IVF Nurse Occupational Health Nurse General Practice Nurse Midwife Registered Nurse
+ 16 more
CHC62015

Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management
Online
12 months
$6,786
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Services Officer Community Arts Worker Case Manager
Aged Care Manager Community Development Manager
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Services Officer Community Arts Worker Case Manager Aged Care Manager Community Development Manager + 2 more
CHC33021

Certificate III In Individual Support (Home and Community Care)
Blended
6 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Patient Care Assistant Nursing Assistant Occupational Therapy Assistant
Patient Services Assistant Community Support Worker Residential Care Officer Care Coordinator Trainee Support Worker Disability Support Worker Home Carer Residential Care Worker Community Care Worker Home Care Assistance Worker Aged Care Worker Personal Carer
+ 12 more
PSP51018

Diploma of Auslan
Blended, On Campus
24 months
$0 - $34,650
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Care Worker
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Care Worker
PSP20218

Certificate II in Auslan
Blended, On Campus
5 - 12 months
$0 - $8,850
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Care Worker
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Care Worker
HLT30121

Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care
Blended, On Campus
12 - 18 months
$0 - $15,815
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Aboriginal Disability Worker Aboriginal Aged Care Worker Aboriginal Health Worker
Aboriginal Community Care Worker
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Aboriginal Disability Worker Aboriginal Aged Care Worker Aboriginal Health Worker Aboriginal Community Care Worker + 1 more
CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Home and Community)
On Campus, Online
5 - 12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Home Care Assistance Worker Personal Carer Aged Care Worker
Community Care Worker Residential Care Worker Trainee Support Worker Disability Support Worker Home Carer Aged Care Manager Aboriginal Aged Care Worker
+ 7 more
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Key questions

How can I make my application stand out when applying for casual work in aged care?

To make your application stand out, clearly list your qualifications and experience, paying special attention to your dates of employment. Keep cover letters brief, and ensure your resume is regularly updated on job platforms like Seek. Referrals from current workers in aged care can also help boost your chances.

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Craig Shepherd Industry expert

What qualifications do I need to work in aged care?

To start work in aged care, the minimum qualification required is a Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) or similar, such as a Certificate III in Health Services Assistance. This level of training can qualify you to become an Assistant in Nursing (AIN) or Personal Care Worker (PCW). For registered nurses (RNs), AHPRA registration and evidence of a bachelor's degree are required. Additional qualifications in areas like dementia care, palliative care, and medication administration can make candidates more competitive.

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Craig Shepherd Industry expert

Further reading

How to start a career in Aged Care

23rd March 2021)

What can you do with a Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)?

4th August 2020)

A Comprehensive Guide to Casual and Temporary Work in the Aged Care Industry

18th September 2024)

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