Personal Care Worker

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Median Average:
$55,909
Personal Care Worker in Australia median base salary $55,909/yr. Information is based on 44 Personal Care Worker jobs advertised between June 2023 and May 2024.
How much do Personal Care Worker earn in Australia? The average salary of Personal Care Worker is $55,909 in Australia
$55,909 /yr
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Average $55,909
Range $50K - $60K
Last updated May 31 2024
The average pay range for Personal Care Worker is between $50K and $60K. Salaries vary from a low of $40K up to $80K per year. The average number of Personal Care Worker roles advertised per month is 854 in Australia between June 2023 and May 2024.
What are the most common skills required to be a Personal Care Worker? The most common skills required for a Personal Care Worker are:
R Program First Aid CPR Screening Documentation Infection Control Fitness Interpersonal Skills Dementia Care Health And Safety English Palliative Care Customer Service Medications
See all 15 skills

These skills are most commonly found in Personal Care Worker job advertisements and position descriptions.

Last updated May 31 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 $56,010.
Blue Care
Brisbane (77%), Townsville (11%), Gold Coast (7%), Cairns (5%) +1 others
9,949

$40K-$56K

(($7,859))

$40K-$56K
(($7,859))
Australian Unity
Gold Coast (23%), Newcastle (22%), Sydney (17%), Albury (10%) +5 others
5,551

$38K-$55K

(($8,850))

$38K-$55K
(($8,850))
Sidekicker
Gold Coast (53%), Brisbane (46%), Melbourne (0%)
5,043

$48K-$66K

($1,660)

$48K-$66K
($1,660)
Aruma
Melbourne (33%), Brisbane (21%), Geelong (10%), Wollongong (7%) +7 others
4,215

$52K-$72K

($6,376)

$52K-$72K
($6,376)
Drake International
Melbourne (31%), Sydney (18%), Perth (17%), Gold Coast (14%) +7 others
3,597

$57K-$73K

($9,059)

$57K-$73K
($9,059)
Last Updated October 15 2023
How many years does it take to become a Personal Care Worker?
Most candidates undertake an average of 3 years Community Services & Development prior to being appointed as a Personal Care Worker.
Average Community Services & Development required to become a Personal Care Worker
Last updated June 05 2024
Most candidates have on average 6 years working experience prior to becoming a Personal Care Worker.
Average Community Services & Development required to become a Personal Care Worker
Last updated June 05 2024
Where are Personal Care Worker in Australia sourced from?
Personal Care Worker are sourced from
these companies
Healthcare Australia
Bolton Clarke
Estia Health
Aged Care
ARcare
Personal Care Worker are sourced in Australia are most likely to be sourced from these schools
Flinders University
Flinders University
TAFE
TAFE
University of South Australia
Last updated June 04 2024