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$45,000 /yr
Median Average:
$45,000
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Care Assistant
Salary Comparison
Median Average:
$45,000
Care Assistant in Australia median base salary $45,000/yr.
Information is based on 1 Care Assistant jobs advertised between April 2023 and April 2024.
How much do Care Assistant earn in Australia? The average salary of Care Assistant is $45,000 in Australia
$45,000 /yr
Last updated March 01 2024
The average pay range for Care Assistant is between $40K and $50K.
Salaries vary from a low of $40K up to $50K per year.
The average number of Care Assistant roles advertised per month is 65 in Australia
between April 2023 and April 2024.
What are the most common skills required to be a Care Assistant? The most common skills required for a Care Assistant are:
CPR
Independence
MUMPS
Reconciliation
Screening
Confidentiality
CPR
Excel
Fitness
Independence
See all 16 skills
These skills are most commonly found in Care Assistant job advertisements and position descriptions.
Last updated February 29 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 $37,564.
Blue Care
Brisbane (77%), Townsville (11%), Gold Coast (7%), Cairns (5%)
+1 others
|
9,949
$40K-$56K ($10,587) |
$40K-$56K
($10,587) |
Australian Unity
Gold Coast (23%), Newcastle (22%), Sydney (17%), Albury (10%)
+5 others
|
5,551
$38K-$55K ($9,596) |
$38K-$55K
($9,596) |
Sidekicker
Gold Coast (53%), Brisbane (46%), Melbourne (0%)
|
5,043
$48K-$66K ($20,106) |
$48K-$66K
($20,106) |
Aruma
Melbourne (33%), Brisbane (21%), Geelong (10%), Wollongong (7%)
+7 others
|
4,215
$52K-$72K ($24,822) |
$52K-$72K
($24,822) |
Drake International
Melbourne (31%), Sydney (18%), Perth (17%), Gold Coast (14%)
+7 others
|
3,597
$57K-$73K ($27,505) |
$57K-$73K
($27,505) |
Last Updated October 15 2023
How many years does it take to become a Care Assistant?
Most candidates undertake an average of 4 years Community Services & Development prior to being appointed as a Care Assistant.
Average Community Services & Development required to become a Care Assistant
Last updated April 17 2024
Most candidates have on average 8 years working experience prior to becoming a Care Assistant.
Average Community Services & Development required to become a Care Assistant
Last updated April 17 2024
Where are Care Assistant in Australia sourced from?
Care Assistant are sourced from
these companies
these companies
Ozcare | |
Recruitment Select | |
Redland City Council | |
RSL Lifecare | |
Southern Cross Care |
Care Assistant are sourced in Australia are most likely to be sourced from these schools
Australian Catholic University | |
Australian Catholic University | |
TAFE | |
TAFE | |
Australian Catholic University |
Last updated April 17 2024