Care Assistants for hire in Melbourne, Victoria
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26,144
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 10%
- Time Management
- 7%
- Infection Control
- 6%
Education level
- Vocational or technical training
- 41%
- Bachelor's degree
- 32%
- Master's degree
- 20%
Years of experience
- 3-5 years
- 50%
- 1-2 years
- 20%
- More than 10 years
- 20%
Current company
Bupa Aged Care
Bolton Clarke
TLC Aged Care
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 63%
- 1-2 years
- 25%
- More than 5 years
- 13%
Browse Indeed's database of 26,144 profiles for Care Assistants in Melbourne, Victoria
Last updated: 13 Nov 2026
Care Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Melbourne, Victoria: $90,363 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $58,402 – $139,814 yearly
- Find more information on Indeed Salaries
*Indeed data (AU)
Personal Care Assistant (Specialized in Dementia Care)
Sunshine North, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
NDIS Worker Screening CheckDriver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationCPR CertificationManual HandlingSkills
CaregivingCPR CertificationFirst Aid CertificationAlzheimer's CareDementia CarePatients with Cognitive DisabilitiesRegistered Nurse
Doncaster, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Bachelor's DegreeDiploma of NursingBachelor's Degree in NursingFirst Aid CertificationCertificate IIICPR Certification+3 moreSkills
Patient AssessmentCare Plan DevelopmentCare PlansNursingEvidence-Based PracticeRisk ManagementPersonal Care Assistant
Moonee Ponds, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Culinary ArtsCertificate IV in Kitchen Management (SIT40521)BusinessCertificate IIICertificate III in Individual SupportNational Police Check+10 moreSkills
CaregivingProper Lifting Technique AdherenceSafe Lifting PracticesManual Handling ProtocolsManual Handling TechniquesMeal AssistancePersonal Care Assistant (PCA)
Sunshine, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
NDIS Worker Screening CheckDriver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationWorking with Children CheckCertificate IIICertificate III in Individual Support+4 moreSkills
Patient-Centred CareProper Lifting Technique AdherenceSafe Lifting PracticesMobility AssistanceManual Handling ProtocolsManual Handling TechniquesPersonal Care Worker
Melbourne, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
NDIS Worker Screening CheckFull Driver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationWorking with Children CheckNational Police CheckCPR Certification+1 moreSkills
Mobility AssistanceManual Handling ProtocolsManual HandlingManual Handling TechniquesPatient-Centred CareToileting AssistanceDietary Care Assistant
Burwood, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
NDIS Worker Screening CheckDriver Licence – VictoriaDriver Licence – VictoriaWorking with Children CheckNational Police CheckSkills
Psychosocial AssessmentIntakeMedical DocumentationCase Note RecordingCare DocumentationClinical Documentation
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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: communication skills, time management and infection control.
What licenses or certifications are common for care assistants?
Common licenses or certifications for care assistants include: First Aid Certification, NDIS Worker Screening Check 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 assistant, personal care assistant (pca) and dietary care assistant.
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 Melbourne, Victoria, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a care assistant?
Most care assistants have 5 years of professional experience.
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