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$51,180 /yr
Median Average:
$51,180
The average pay for an Care Assistant in Australia is $51,180 per year.
Salaries vary from a low of $30K up to $70K per year. The average number of Care Assistant roles advertised per month is 44 in Australia between July 2020 and July 2021.
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Median Average:
$51,180
Care Assistant in Australia median base salary $51,180/yr. Information is based on 576 Care Assistant jobs advertised between July 2020 and July 2021.
How much do Care Assistant earn in Australia? The average salary of Care Assistant is $51,180 in Australia
$51,180 /yr
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Average $51,180
Range $50K - $60K
Last updated July 23 2021
The average pay range for Care Assistant is between $50K and $60K. Salaries vary from a low of $30K up to $70K per year. The average number of Care Assistant roles advertised per month is 44 in Australia between July 2020 and July 2021.
What are the most common skills required to be a Care Assistant? The most common skills required for a Care Assistant are:
Building Building Administration Administrative Accountability Administrative Art Cleaning Administration Art Anaphylaxis Asthma Building Childcare Accreditation Administration Art Building Childcare Cleaning Administration Administrative Art Audit Auditing Bookings Building Catering Childcare Cleaning
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These skills are most commonly found in Care Assistant job advertisements and position descriptions.

Last updated June 30 2021
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 $51,180.
Blue Care
Brisbane (80%), Gold Coast (8%), Townsville (7%), Cairns (5%) +1 others
5,021

$44K-$55K

(($1,498))

$44K-$55K
(($1,498))
Sidekicker
Gold Coast (68%), Brisbane (32%)
3,541

$53K-$64K

($7,786)

$53K-$64K
($7,786)
Australian Unity
Gold Coast (34%), Newcastle (30%), Sydney (9%), Albury (8%) +5 others
3,305

$41K-$53K

(($3,874))

$41K-$53K
(($3,874))
Drake International
Melbourne (35%), Gold Coast (17%), Perth (16%), Brisbane (13%) +7 others
2,377

$58K-$69K

($12,722)

$58K-$69K
($12,722)
Aruma
Melbourne (32%), Brisbane (23%), Wollongong (11%), Sydney (9%) +7 others
2,278

$55K-$66K

($9,799)

$55K-$66K
($9,799)
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Last Updated July 16 2021
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 July 26 2021
Most candidates have on average 6 years working experience prior to becoming a Care Assistant.
Average Community Services & Development required to become a Care Assistant
Last updated July 26 2021
Where are Care Assistant in Australia sourced from?
Care Assistant are sourced from
these companies
Advantaged Care
Caring For You Nursing Agency
Glenella Care
Kincare Community Services
Nissan
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Care Assistant are sourced in Australia are most likely to be sourced from these schools
Australian Catholic University
Box Hill Institute
Curtin College
TAFE
Wesley Institute
See all 16 schools
Last updated July 23 2021
Where are most Care Assistant roles located in Australia?
Newcastle 63 / 17%
Gold Coast 56 / 15%
Brisbane 53 / 14%
Sydney 36 / 10%
Melbourne 35 / 9%
See all 15 locations
Last updated July 24 2021
Which locations in Australia pay the most for Care Assistant?
Darwin ($61K)
Melbourne ($56K)
Perth ($56K)
Adelaide ($53K)
Brisbane ($53K)
See all 15 locations
Last updated July 24 2021