Careworker
Job opportunities
–
Jobs on SEEK right now
Job growth
–
Projected job growth in 5 years
Salary
-
Typical salary
Job satisfaction
-
Compare your salary
Find out how your salary compares with the average salary for CareworkersEnter your annual salary
$
Latest Careworker jobs on SEEK
Be one of the first to discover these recently listed jobs, or browse all Careworker jobs on SEEK right now.
Location
AustraliaTop skills and experience requested in recent job ads
Hi there, have any of these? Add your skills directly to your SEEK Profile.
ResourcefulFirst Aid CertificateAllied HealthNDIS Worker Screening CheckDrivers LicenceTeam WorkCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceSkills listed in your SEEK Profile
Based on your skills, here are some roles to explore
Did you find this helpful?
Source: SEEK job ads and SEEK Profile data
Upskill with an online short course
Get instant access to online training for these in-demand Careworker skills
Is Careworker the right role for me?
How do Careworkers rate their role?
Average ratings calculated from 25 Careworkers surveyed on SEEK.
Work-life balance
4.0
Job satisfaction
4.6
Career progression opportunities
4.0
Job security
4.4
Pay / Salary
4.1
Variety of work
4.2
Job market trends for Careworkers
Location
AustraliaProjected job growth
National increase over next 5 years
2021
2026
Source: LMIP. Personal Carers and Assistants
Source: SEEK job ads and SEEK role reviews
Latest Careworker reviews
Latest reviews from 21 Careworkers surveyed on SEEK.
All
Positive
Negative
May 2021
Care work, possible one of the most rewarding jobs!
Reviewer's Qualification
Bachelor of Social Welfare
Experience
1 – 4 years
Organisation size
Small (1-19 employees)
Specialisation
Disability Care
The good things
I absolutely adore the work I do both privately and through organisations. The organisation provides a team based approach where privately I am more one on one with my client. Being a care-worker is s...
The challenges
With many jobs there will always be challenges and this is no different. As a care worker who gets to know your client quite well or even as a new worker, everyone has their opinions on how to best ca...
Read more
May 2021
A care workers role is a most rewarding role where you are helping older people to remain as independent as possible and live their lives in the same way we do, with choice, pride and kinship.
Reviewer's Qualification
Certificate IV in Aged Care
Experience
1 – 4 years
Organisation size
Large (200+ employees)
Specialisation
Aged care
The good things
Being a care worker gives you many opportunities to help older people live more fulfilling lives at the same time getting to know lovely people with more life experiences than your own. Our clients ar...
The challenges
Like with any age group, it can be challenging when clients are unwell and not themselves. However again this is an example of where we are able to help. Working with the client, their family and your...
Read more
Want to share insights on your current role?
Leave a role review for your chance to win a $100 GiftPay card – it only takes a few minutes.
Source: SEEK role reviews
Explore similar careers
Source: SEEK job ads and SEEK Profile data