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Aged care worker

Help older people with daily life, like washing, dressing, meals and moving around, often in their own home.

Screening comes before work

Care work usually needs a Working with Children Check or NDIS worker screening before you start. Your employer has to see it before your first shift.

What you do

You help older people with personal care, such as washing and dressing. You help them move around and arrange social activities. You may also prepare food, do housework and keep them company.

SourceLast checked 10 Oct 2026

Licences and tickets

New South Wales

Required by lawYou cannot legally do this work without it.
  • National police check

    Issued by Australian Federal Police, state police, or an ACIC-accredited body

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    Every state

    You need a police certificate less than 3 years old, or an NDIS Worker Screening Clearance instead.

    SourceLast checked 10 Oct 2026

    How to get it
Employers often askNot a legal requirement, but many employers ask for it.
Helps you stand outNot required, but it can help you get hired.

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Common questions

What licences or tickets do you need to work as a Aged care worker?
In every state the law requires: National police check. Pick your state on this page to see who issues each one and how to get it.
What is the minimum pay for a Aged care worker?
Minimum casual rate (adult, Direct care employee level 1 (introductory)): $40.76 an hour. Under the Aged Care Award 2010 (MA000018), from 1 Sept 2026. Last checked 10 Oct 2026.
What are median earnings for a Aged care worker?
Median earnings: $1,761 a week before tax (full-time workers, all experience levels, national; may cover a wider occupation group).