Care-Workers for hire in Cairns, Queensland

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    500

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Customer Service7%
    Food Preparation5%
    Communication Skills5%
  • Education level

    Vocational or technical training58%
    High school diploma or GED21%
    Bachelor's degree16%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year8%
    1-2 years20%
    3-5 years26%
  • Current company

    Infinite Care Pty Ltd
    Pyramid residential care centre
    Advanced Disability Management
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year31%
    1-2 years17%
    2-5 years33%

Browse Indeed's database of 500 profiles for Care-Workers in Cairns, Queensland

Last updated: 9 Sept 2026

Care Worker: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Cairns, Queensland: $92,826 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $60,306$142,883 yearly

*Indeed data (AU)

  • PERSONAL CARE WORKER

    Redlynch, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Advanced DiplomaCertificate IVEducationCertificate IIIMarketingDiploma+1 more

    Skills

    ADLsInfection ControlCare PlansCustomer ServiceTime ManagementCash Handling
  • Personal Care Worker

    Cairns, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety Supervisors CertificateDriver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationRSANDIS Worker Orientation ModuleManual Handling

    Skills

    Microsoft OfficeCustomer ServiceDrivingFood PreparationAdministrative ExperienceOrganisational Skills
  • Youth Worker

    Cairns, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardDriver LicenceCommunication SkillsLeadershipCertificate IVFirst Aid Certification+4 more

    Skills

    BartendingHospitalityFood ProductionCommercial CleaningCleaningExperience Working with Children
  • Support Worker (Disability and Mental Health)/Aged care

    Yorkeys Knob, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Bachelor's DegreeCertificate IVFirst Aid CertificationCPR CertificationNursingManual Handling

    Skills

    ADLsPatient MonitoringCare PlansClinical Documentation
  • SUPPORT WORKER

    Cairns, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Certificate IVFirst Aid CertificationCertificate IICertificate IIICPR CertificationMR Licence

    Skills

    Crisis InterventionManagement
  • Residential Care Worker

    Cairns, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationFood Handling CertificateCrisis InterventionCPR Certification

    Skills

    Assistant Manager ExperienceMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelCustomer Service

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What's the average time to fill a care worker role?

The average time to fill a care worker role is 51 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do care-workers tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a care worker include: customer service, food preparation and communication skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for a care worker?

Common licenses or certifications for care-workers include: First Aid Certification, CPR Certification and Certificate III.

What are some job titles related to care-workers?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to care-workers include: personal care worker, residential care worker and PERSONAL CARE WORKER.

What level of education is common for a care worker?

Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for a care worker in Cairns, Queensland, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a care worker?

Most care-workers have 6 years of professional experience.

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