Care Assistants for hire in Darwin, Northern Territory
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1,025
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Time Management
- 8%
- Communication Skills
- 8%
- Management
- 5%
Education level
- Vocational or technical training
- 34%
- Master's degree
- 32%
- Bachelor's degree
- 32%
Years of experience
- 3-5 years
- 50%
- 1-2 years
- 40%
- Less than a year
- 10%
Current company
Compass Group
Australia Post
Bupa Aged Care
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 50%
- 1-2 years
- 25%
- 2-5 years
- 25%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,025 profiles for Care Assistants in Darwin, Northern Territory
Last updated: 13 Nov 2026
Care Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Darwin, Northern Territory: $79,711 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $52,880 – $143,650 yearly
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Personal Care Worker
Anula, Northern Territory
Licenses & certifications
NDIS Worker Screening CheckFull Driver LicenceOchre CardFirst Aid CertificationWorking with Children CheckCertificate III+6 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementPatient-Centred CareWriting SkillsComplianceGroup WorkPersonal Care Worker
Coconut Grove, Northern Territory
Licenses & certifications
Community ServicesDiploma of Community ServicesDiploma of BusinessCertificate IVBusinessDiplomaSkills
Time ManagementCustomer ServiceGroup WorkSanitationCleaningSchedule ManagementPersonal Care Assistant (PCA) – Aged Care
Leanyer, Northern Territory
Licenses & certifications
White CardNDIS Worker Screening CheckOchre CardFirst Aid CertificationManual Driver LicenceWorking with Children Check+5 moreSkills
Time ManagementCaregivingADLsWorking with Older AdultsAged CareOlder AdultsDisability Support Worker / Aged Care Worker
Larrakeyah, Northern Territory
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationCertificate IIICertificate III in Individual SupportHand HygieneCPR CertificationManual HandlingSkills
Communication SkillsMeal PreparationFood PreparationMeal AssistanceToileting AssistanceCaregivingRetail Assistant
Darwin, Northern Territory
Licenses & certifications
NDIS Worker Screening CheckFull Driver LicenceWorking with Children CheckCertificate IIICertificate III in Individual SupportNational Police Check+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsExperience Working with Individuals with DisabilitiesDirect SupportErrand AssistanceCommunity Access Outings SupportCaregivingCare Support Employee
Driver, Northern Territory
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationAssist Clients with Medication (HLTHPS006)National Police CheckCPR CertificationNDIS Worker Orientation ModuleManual HandlingSkills
Time ManagementSafe Work PracticesProper Lifting Technique AdherenceComputer OperationCustomer CommunicationSafe Lifting Practices
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What's the average time to fill a care assistant role?
The average time to fill a care assistant role is 105 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do care assistants tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a care assistant include: time management, communication skills and management.
What licenses or certifications are common for care assistants?
Common licenses or certifications for care assistants include: First Aid Certification, CPR Certification and Certificate III.
What are some job titles related to care assistants?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to care assistants include: personal care worker, retail assistant and personal care assistant (pca) – aged care.
What level of education is common for a care assistant?
Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for a care assistant in Darwin, Northern Territory, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a care assistant?
Most care assistants have 2 years of professional experience.
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