Care Workers for hire in Townsville, Queensland

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  • Ready to work now

    517

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    10%
    Time Management
    8%
    Management
    7%
  • Education level

    Vocational or technical training
    51%
    High school diploma or GED
    23%
    Bachelor's degree
    14%
  • Years of experience

    3-5 years
    50%
    More than 10 years
    30%
    1-2 years
    10%
  • Current company

    • Bolton Clarke
    • Anglicare
    • Multicap
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year
    33%
    1-2 years
    33%
    2-5 years
    33%

Browse Indeed's database of 517 profiles for Care Workers in Townsville, Queensland

Last updated: 3 Nov 2026

Care Worker: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Townsville, Queensland: $76,506 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $64,932 – $90,143 yearly
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*Indeed data (AU)

  • Disability Support Worker

    New Townsville City, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Airway ManagementNDIS Worker Screening CheckDriver LicenceFull Driver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationWorking with Children Check+4 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsEnglishClinical ExperienceResearchCaregivingMicrosoft Office
  • Support Worker

    Townsville, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    NDIS Worker Screening CheckFull Driver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationWorking with Children CheckFood Handling CertificateBlue Card+2 more

    Skills

    Time ManagementOrganisational SkillsCultural CompetencyBusiness EtiquetteTask PrioritisationGroup Work
  • Disability Support Worker

    New Townsville City, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    NDIS Worker Screening CheckFirst Aid CertificationCertificate IIICertificate III in Individual SupportBlue CardNational Police Check+2 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsCaregivingProper Lifting Technique AdherenceSafe Lifting PracticesManual Handling ProtocolsManual Handling Techniques
  • Disability Support Worker (Casual)

    Douglas, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    NDIS Worker Screening CheckFirst Aid CertificationWorking with Children CheckFood Handling CertificateHand HygieneBlue Card+2 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsPatient CareMobility AssistanceManual Handling TechniquesExperience Working with Individuals with DisabilitiesGroup Work
  • Disability Support Worker

    New Townsville City, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Word ProcessingFull Driver LicenceTeam ManagementMicrosoft ExcelComputer SkillsMicrosoft Powerpoint+17 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipGeneral Ledger AccountingJournal EntriesAccounts PayableBank Reconciliation
  • Youth Worker

    New Townsville City, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    NDIS Worker Screening CheckFull Driver LicenceCulinary ArtsWorking with Children CheckCertificate IIIBlue Card+4 more

    Skills

    Time ManagementTrauma-Informed CareDe-Escalation TechniquesConflict De-EscalationGroup WorkMentoring

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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 45 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: communication skills, time management and management.

What licenses or certifications are common for care workers?

Common licenses or certifications for care workers include: First Aid Certification, Blue Card 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: disability support worker, support worker and disability support worker (casual).

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 Townsville, 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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