How do I become a aged care manager?
Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV In Ageing Support
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Home and Community)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Bachelor of Community Services
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Advanced Diploma of Nursing (Aged Care and Individual Support Work)
- Are employed as a Enrolled Nurse
Graduate Certificate in Health Services Management
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Graduate Certificate in Gerontology
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Related occupations
Aged Care Worker
Aged Care Workers support the elderly by assisting with daily tasks, personal care, and liaising with families about health and medication.
Personal Carer
Personal Carers support elderly and vulnerable individuals with daily tasks, providing companionship and liaising with families and healthcare professionals.
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.
Community Care Worker
Community Care Workers support children and adults in care facilities with personal services, building close relationships with clients and their families.
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.
Diversional Therapy Assistant
Diversional Therapy Assistants support leisure programs, enhancing the social and emotional wellbeing of isolated or vulnerable individuals.
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.
Residential Care Officer
Residential Care Officers lead care teams in facilities, ensuring residents receive excellent personal care while managing staff and administrative tasks.
Trainee Support Worker
A Trainee Support Worker assists clients with daily activities in aged care or disability services, offering practical and emotional support.
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.
Aged Care Nurse
An Aged Care Nurse provides specialised care to elderly patients, monitoring health, administering treatments, and assisting with daily activities.
Lifestyle Coordinator
A Lifestyle Coordinator plans and organises activities and events for residents in care facilities, focusing on their physical, social, and emotional needs.
Diversional Therapist
A Diversional Therapist organises activities for individuals with specific needs, addressing social, physical, and emotional well-being while ensuring effective communication.
Home Carer
A Home Carer supports people with additional needs at home, assisting with daily tasks, personal care, and accompanying clients to appointments.
Care Coordinator
A Care Coordinator manages client care in aged or disability services, ensuring daily support, liaising with families, and organising specialist staff.
Mental Health Advocate
A Mental Health Advocate supports individuals by promoting their rights, accessing services, and navigating mental health systems with empathy and guidance.
Gerontologist
Gerontologists focus on the care and wellbeing of those over 65, helping the elderly maintain health, fitness, and social connections.
Aged Care Coordinator
An Aged Care Coordinator manages the care of elderly individuals, ensuring they receive tailored support and enhancing their quality of life.
Common questions
How much do Aged Care Managers earn?
In Australia, a full time Aged Care Worker generally earns $2,000 per week ($104,000 annual salary) before tax — Aged Care Managers who look after facility operations would earn considerably more than this. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only.
What are the job opportunities for Aged Care Managers?
Employment in Aged Care is expected to grow very strongly over the next 5 years as more than 179,000 new jobs open up around the country. This also includes aged care supervisory and management roles. Aged Care Managers are employed by aged care facilities, community service organisations, nursing homes, and residential care centres.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
How do I become an Aged Care Manager?
If you are looking for a management role in Aged and Community care you’ll need real world experience in the aged care sector, plus leadership and administration skills. A Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing), plus the Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management would give you a strong understanding of the aged care sector — as well as skills in business, leadership, strategic planning and compliance. These courses could be achieved in under 2 years, but you are likely to need 3-5 years industry experience. To work in aged care (at any level) you also need a current first aid and CPR certificate, as well as an up-to-date influenza vaccination. Some aged care providers also require a national police check.