Aged Care Workforce : final report 2012

This report provides detailed information about the workforce that delivers aged care to older Australians in both residential and community care. The data contained in the report was gathered as part of the third aged care workforce census and survey, funded by the Department of Health and Ageing and conducted by the National Institute of Labour Studies.

More than 240,000 workers are employed in direct care roles in the aged care sector. Of these, 147,000 work in residential facilities, and 93,350 in community outlets. The majority are women, and the average age of these workers is generally older than the national workforce. Job satisfaction is high across all areas except for pay.  The report details a significant skill shortage across the sector, especially in Registered Nurses. 

Aged Care Workforce : final report 2012