Residential Care Worker Courses

In Australia, a full time Residential Care Worker generally earns $1,265 per week ($65,789 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience can you expect a higher salary than people who are new to the industry.

Opportunities for Residential Care Workers in Australia are expected to grow very strongly over the next 5 years as more than 179,000 new jobs open up around the country. Residential Care Workers are employed by adult care centres, nursing homes, aged care facilities, group homes, and rehabilitation units.

Source: Australian Government Job Outlook 2020

Get started as a Residential Care Worker with a Certificate III in Individual Support, and if you are working with the elderly or disabled you might also consider additional VET qualifications in those areas — try the Certificate IV in Disability or the Certificate IV in Ageing Support. They take about a year to complete. You will also need a current first aid and CPR certificate, and you might also require an up-to-date influenza vaccination and a police check.