Care Manager Courses

In Australia, a full time Aged Care Worker generally earns $1,265 per week ($65, 789 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.

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. Care Managers are employed by aged care facilities, community service organisations, nursing homes, and residential care centres.

Source: Australian Government Job Outlook 2020

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.