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How to become a support worker in Brisbane

The qualification, the timeframe, and what the work pays. If a number changes, we change it.

Certificate III in Individual Support

That is what most Brisbane employers ask for. It takes 4 to 6 months depending on the provider and how you study.

One certificate covers both aged care and disability, and you can choose the specialisation later.

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Where people start

People come into this work from

  • Retail
  • Hospitality
  • Carer at home
  • Cleaner
Support Worker$58,000 to $74,000, once qualified
Team leader or coordinator$74,000 to $92,000, with experience
What it costsProviders differ, sometimes by thousands. We compare them.

Pay ranges are indicative and vary by employer, shift and experience. Check current advertisements before you rely on any figure, including ours.

What it is like here

Brisbane specifically

Demand across Brisbane is steady and shift work is the norm. Providers in the outer suburbs struggle to fill weekends, which is why they take people still studying.

Before you enrol

Three things worth asking

  • Ask which specialisation the course leads to, ageing or disability.
  • Ask whether the police check and NDIS screening are included.
  • Ask how they arrange the work placement.

We will ask all of that for you. Start with the free check.