Shortage
High Shortage
66.7% of occupations
Australia · Health & Care
Aged Care & Community Services
Care qualifications for older people and community settings.
Salary range
A$53K–80K
Median A$53,400
2035 outlook
+25.0%
growing
PR signal
Excellent PR
Aged care workers in critical national shortage. Direct pathway to PR via 482→186 and state nomination.
Credentials & pathway
Pathway type
Qualification
Duration
1–2 years
Qualifications
Certificate III · Certificate IV · Diploma
Education fields
Society and Culture · Health
Certificate III in Individual Support (12 months). Fastest and cheapest pathway to Aged Care work. High demand, strong PR pathway via employer sponsorship.
Where this leads
Providers & tuition
Cost benchmark — verify before applying
| Provider | Annual fee | Duration | QS |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAFE NSW | A$12,000 | 1 yr | — |
| RMIT TAFE | A$11,000 | 1 yr | — |
| TAFE QLD | A$10,000 | 1 yr | — |
| South Metropolitan TAFE (WA) | A$11,000 | 1 yr | — |
| Holmesglen TAFE (VIC) | A$12,000 | 1 yr | — |
Data notice
Labour-market signals are derived from mapped occupations, not a guarantee. Verify fees, CRICOS registration, licensing and visa eligibility with the relevant provider and regulator.
JSA Occupation Shortage List 2025JSA Employment ProjectionsABS 6306.0 Employee EarningsCRICOS Course DataCost snapshot · CRICOS feesVerified 2026-07-18