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Residential Care Officer

ANZSCO 411715

Employed

2,800

Part-time share

27%

Female share

69%

Median age

43 yrs

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

Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy. They are shown as unavailable rather than zero.

About this career

Residential Care Officers provide care and supervision for children or disabled persons in group housing or institutional care.

What they typically do

  • Supports families and provides education and care for children and disabled persons in adult service units, group housing and government institutions.
  • Assesses clients' needs and plans, develops and implements educational, training and support programmes.
  • Interviews clients and assesses the nature and extent of difficulties.
  • Monitors and reports on the progress of clients.

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.