Care Workers for hire in Cairns, Queensland
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candidates
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Most popular skills
- Food Preparation
- 7%
- Communication Skills
- 7%
- Customer Service
- 6%
Education level
- Vocational or technical training
- 49%
- High school diploma or GED
- 20%
- Master's degree
- 17%
Years of experience
- 3-5 years
- 40%
- More than 10 years
- 30%
- 1-2 years
- 20%
Current company
dnata
Infinite Care Pty Ltd
Healthcare Australia
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 60%
- Less than a year
- 20%
- 1-2 years
- 20%
Browse Indeed's database of 561 profiles for Care Workers in Cairns, Queensland
Last updated: 14 Nov 2026
Care Worker: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Cairns, Queensland: $91,707 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $59,931 – $140,330 yearly
- Find more information on Indeed Salaries
*Indeed data (AU)
Disability Support Worker (Casual)
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Certificate IIFirst Aid CertificationAssist Clients with Medication (HLTHPS006)Certificate IIICPR CertificationCertificate III in Hospitality+2 moreSkills
Barista ExperienceCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceCleaningProcessing Cash TransactionsCashieringPersonal Care Worker
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety Supervisors CertificateDriver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationRSANDIS Worker Orientation ModuleManual HandlingSkills
Microsoft OfficeCustomer ServiceDrivingFood PreparationAdministrative ExperienceOrganisational SkillsDisability Support Worker
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationWorking with Vulnerable People RegistrationWorking with Children CheckCertificate IIICertificate III in Individual Support+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsCaregivingExperience Working with Individuals with DisabilitiesRecord-KeepingMedical DocumentationCare DocumentationPersonal Care Worker
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
NDIS Worker Screening CheckFirst Aid CertificationCertificate IIINational Police CheckCPR CertificationManual HandlingSkills
CaregivingWorking with Older AdultsAged CareOlder AdultsVital SignsFood PreparationPersonal Care Worker (Placement)
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
NDIS Worker Screening CheckCare DocumentationWorking with Children CheckCertificate IIICertificate III in Individual SupportProgress Documentation+5 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsSchedule ManagementBathing AssistanceDressing AssistanceDressing and Grooming SupportYouth Worker
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardFirst Aid CertificationWorking with Children CheckConstruction Induction Card (White Card)CPR CertificationMR LicenceSkills
ManagementMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareTrainingData EntryBusiness Analysis
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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 46 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: food preparation, communication skills and customer service.
What licenses or certifications are common for care workers?
Common licenses or certifications for care workers include: Certificate III, First Aid Certification and Certificate III in Individual Support.
What are some job titles related to care workers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to care workers include: disability support worker, personal care worker and SUPPORT 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 7 years of professional experience.
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