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Residential Care Officer

OSCA 422132·ANZSCO 411715

Employed

6,100

Part-time share

46.9%

Female share

71.6%

Median age

48 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

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About this career

Provides care and supervision for people with disability in group housing care.

What they typically do

  • Supports families and provides education and care for people with disability in adult service units and group housing
  • Assesses clients' needs, and plans, develops and implements educational, training and support programs
  • Interviews clients and assesses the nature and extent of abilities
  • Monitors and reports on the progress of individuals

Where they work

Health Care and Social Assistance

States and territories

Share of workers by location

QLD
40.7%
VIC
25.4%
NSW
20.1%
WA
6.3%
SA
3.4%
TAS
1.4%
NT
1.3%
ACT
1.1%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Residential Care Officer.

No qualification pathways published on training.gov.au yet.