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1,048 care requests a nursing assistant could take on were submitted across Australia in the last 90 days. Register free to see the ones still open.
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Care requests across Australia
1,048
requests in 90 days
466
in the last 30 days
8
nursing assistant profiles on Carevo in the same area
In the 90 days to 29 October 2026, people across Australia submitted 1,048 care requests through Carevo that a nursing assistant could take on. The services asked for most were personal care, household help and nursing. The suburbs with the most were Melbourne (46), Sydney (41), Brisbane City (31) and Adelaide (25). 466 of the 1,048 arrived in the last 30 days.
42% of these requests were sent by a family member or carer, and 38% by the person needing care. 61% asked for support to start within a week, so a quick reply counts for a lot here.
Where the requests came from
- Melbourne, VIC46 requests
- Sydney, NSW41 requests
- Brisbane City, QLD31 requests
- Adelaide, SA25 requests
- Perth, WA25 requests
- City, ACT7 requests
- Geelong, VIC7 requests
- Werribee, VIC7 requests
- Campbelltown, NSW6 requests
- Mackay, QLD6 requests
A suburb is named only when it has at least three requests of any kind in the window. Distances are straight lines between suburb centres.
Counted from care requests submitted through Carevo between 1 August 2026 and 29 October 2026, in the service categories nursing assistant work covers. They are enquiries from people looking for support, not advertised vacancies, and some will have been filled.
Support work requested across Australia
Care requests submitted through Carevo in the last 90 days in service categories related to nursing assistant work, newest first. These are examples of recent demand, not confirmed open vacancies or evidence that each request needs this specialist role. Check the scope, credentials and current status before contacting anyone.
Older person in Warrnambool, VIC needs personal care and social support
Home Care Package / Support at Home
NDIS participant in Melbourne, VIC needs personal care and household help
NDIS, plan-managed · needs to start soon
NDIS participant in Carina, QLD needs personal care
NDIS, agency-managed · planning ahead
Support coordinator in Mildura, VIC needs household help and personal care
NDIS, plan-managed
DVA client in the Western Melbourne region, VIC needs personal care and household help
DVA-funded · needs to start soon
Family carer in the Eastern Suburbs region, NSW needs personal care, household help and meal help
Home Care Package / Support at Home
Support coordinator in South Morang, VIC needs personal care
NDIS, plan-managed
Family carer in the Brisbane South & Logan region, QLD needs nursing, meal help and personal care
privately funded · needs to start soon
Older person in the Mackay & Rockhampton region, QLD needs household help
CHSP-funded · starting in the coming weeks
NDIS participant in Reservoir, VIC needs personal care and social support
NDIS, plan-managed
NDIS participant in Bargara, QLD needs personal care
NDIS, plan-managed · planning ahead
NDIS participant in Gympie, QLD needs personal care, household help and social support
1,036 more related care requests across Australia in the last 90 days. Register your profile to see them in full and contact the ones that fit (contact details are shown when you choose to contact a request, and up to two workers can contact each request).
Requests are anonymised: no names, contact details or health information are stored or shown. A suburb is named only when it has at least three requests in the window; otherwise the region is shown. Who is asking and the timing are inferred from the request by Carevo's classifier, and timing is described in the past tense once a request is more than 30 days old. Regenerated from Carevo's database at each deployment. How we calculate these numbers.
How the work across Australia is funded
Of the 958 requests that stated how the support would be paid for, 35% were NDIS plan-managed, 30% were funded by a Home Care Package or Support at Home and 13% were CHSP-funded.
- NDIS, plan-managed35% (334)
- Home Care Package or Support at Home30% (284)
- CHSP13% (127)
- Privately funded11% (102)
- NDIS, self-managed6% (57)
- NDIS, agency-managed3% (33)
- DVA2% (21)
Share of the 958 requests that stated a funding type. Who can deliver a support under each NDIS arrangement is set by the NDIA: ways to manage your funding.
Responses and competition across Australia
956
had a provider respond
176
had an independent worker respond
71
had no response from any provider or worker
Carevo sent out 1,031 of these requests. A provider responded to 956 and an independent worker responded to 176. No independent worker responded to the other 855; a provider responded to 784 of those. 71 (7%) had no response from any provider or worker through Carevo. Each request goes to providers as well as workers, and up to two independent workers can contact it, so a request with no response on the day it arrives may not stay that way.
8 nursing assistant profiles on Carevo list a suburb across Australia. Against 1,048 requests in 90 days, that is about 131 requests for each profile. Profiles are self-reported and not all are active, and providers respond to the same requests.
Nursing Assistants already on Carevo
- nursing assistants registered
- 8nursing assistants registered
- active this week
- 2active this week
- with self-declared safety checks
- 7with self-declared safety checks
Register your profile to see the care requests near you, contact the ones that fit, and be visible to providers hiring. Availability is as each worker reported it.
Mimi
Nursing Assistant
Drives their own insured vehicle. Helps with personal care, community outings and respite. Available weekdays, weekends and overnights, and says they can start immediately. Can work as an employee or under their own ABN.
- Working with Children Check
- Police Check
- First Aid
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
Reported by the worker. Carevo has not sighted or verified these documents; ask to see them before engaging anyone.
Aireys Inlet
Location
1+ yrs
Experience
4
Checks
Aireys Inlet
Location
1+ yrs
Experience
4
Checks
Amrita
Nursing Assistant
Works with older people and people with psychosocial disability. Available weekdays and weekends, and says they can start immediately. Drives their own insured vehicle. Helps with personal care, cleaning and transport.
- Working with Children Check
- Police Check
- First Aid
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
Reported by the worker. Carevo has not sighted or verified these documents; ask to see them before engaging anyone.
Franklin
Location
3+ yrs
Experience
4
Checks
Franklin
Location
3+ yrs
Experience
4
Checks
Anita
Nursing Assistant
Works with older people. Speaks Nepali and Hindi. Available weekdays, weekends and overnights, and says they can start immediately. Will travel up to 30 minutes.
- Working with Children Check
- Police Check
- First Aid
Reported by the worker. Carevo has not sighted or verified these documents; ask to see them before engaging anyone.
Merrylands
Location
1+ yrs
Experience
3
Checks
Merrylands
Location
1+ yrs
Experience
3
Checks
Chenda
Nursing Assistant
Available weekdays and weekends, and says they can start immediately. Helps with personal care, building life skills and dementia care. Speaks Khmer.
- Police Check
- First Aid
- Insurance
Reported by the worker. Carevo has not sighted or verified these documents; ask to see them before engaging anyone.
Fairfield East
Location
3
Checks
Fairfield East
Location
3
Checks
Jiana
Nursing Assistant
Available weekdays and weekends, and says they can start immediately. Helps with personal care and nursing.
- Working with Children Check
- Police Check
- First Aid
Reported by the worker. Carevo has not sighted or verified these documents; ask to see them before engaging anyone.
Calderwood
Location
3
Checks
Calderwood
Location
3
Checks
Macy
Nursing Assistant
Available weekdays, weekends and overnights. Drives their own insured vehicle. Helps with nursing and personal care.
- First Aid
Reported by the worker. Carevo has not sighted or verified these documents; ask to see them before engaging anyone.
Daisy Hill
Location
1
Check
Daisy Hill
Location
1
Check
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35,524
NDIS and aged care providers listed in the Carevo directory
8,441
care requests submitted through Carevo with NDIS or aged care funding
How we calculate these numbers, including the difference between providers listed and providers active in the last 30 days.
Providers in the Carevo network
Some of the nursing assistant-relevant providers across Australia, ordered using service relevance and activity on Carevo. Register your availability and providers like these can see your profile and contact you.
What the role involves
A Nursing Assistant, also called an Assistant in Nursing or AIN, provides hands-on personal care to people who need help with daily living. It is a practical, frontline role. You are not a nurse and you do not need a nursing degree, but you work as part of a clinical team and carry out tasks delegated to you by a Registered Nurse or Enrolled Nurse.
A typical shift in Australia might include helping people shower, dress, and groom, supporting them at mealtimes and monitoring their food and fluid intake, and assisting with safe mobility and transfers between beds, chairs, and wheelchairs. Many AINs also take and record vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, and pulse, make and change beds, and keep care areas clean and stocked. Throughout the shift you report changes in a person’s condition to the supervising nurse, so clear observation and accurate documentation matter.
The work is supervised for good reason. The Registered Nurse remains responsible for clinical decisions and care planning, while the AIN delivers the day to day support that keeps people comfortable, safe, and looked after. Good AINs are patient, observant, and steady under pressure.
Who you would support
Nursing assistants work across several settings. In aged care, you might support older residents in a residential facility or older people living at home. In hospitals, AINs assist patients on wards in acute care. In disability and community care, you may support people with disability or people recovering from illness or injury in their own homes near Australia.
The people you support often have a mix of needs, from age-related frailty to chronic health conditions, dementia, or limited mobility. Some need a small amount of help to stay independent, while others rely on full assistance with personal care. The constant is that they need someone reliable, respectful, and skilled in everyday support.
How Carevo works
Carevo is not a traditional job board. It is a curated availability directory for aged care, disability, and health workers.
You register a profile on Carevo listing your qualifications, the settings you have experience in, your availability, and the areas near Australia where you are willing to work. Carevo then presents your profile to providers in our network who are looking for Assistant in Nursing capacity.
When a provider sees your profile as a match, they contact you directly. You discuss the setting, the shifts, and the working arrangements before you commit to anything. There is no pool of fixed vacancies and no deadline to apply against. You register once, and interested providers reach out to you. Participants and families who arrange their own support reach out the same way.
Pay and working arrangements
Pay for nursing assistants depends on the setting you work in, your qualifications and experience, and the provider who engages you. AIN work is generally covered by awards such as the Aged Care Award, the Nurses Award, or the SCHADS Award depending on the type of work, and rates and conditions vary accordingly. Carevo does not set pay or conditions. The provider who contacts you is the right person to talk through hours, location, and terms with before you accept anything.
What providers look for
The experience and qualities providers in the Carevo network look for in a nursing assistant.
Checks and credentials
The checks and credentials providers ask for in nursing assistant work, with indicative cost and timing. Which ones apply depends on the provider (registered or unregistered NDIS, or aged care), whether the role is risk-assessed, and your state. You can register your availability with Carevo before every check is finalised.
Varies by state, $112 (NSW) to $163 (ACT) · Valid 5 years Australia-wide; no unit publishes a guaranteed turnaround (Victoria quotes up to 3 weeks after employer verification)
Varies, around $50 to $80 · Valid 3 years (renewed by employers), often issued within days
Free · Online, around 90 minutes
Around $90 to $160 · 1-day course, valid 3 years (refresh CPR every 12 months)
Around $200 to $2,000 (often subsidised or free via state programs) · 5 to 6 months, includes work placement
Free to around $150 (often provided by employer) · Half-day to 1-day course, refreshed annually
Varies (licence renewal around $30 to $100 per year) · Ongoing, must remain current
What nursing assistant pay looks like
Nursing assistants (assistants in nursing) are paid under the Nurses Award; those working in residential aged care receive higher aged-care nursing rates that include the October 2025 work-value increase.
$0 to $80 an hour
| Weekday | $26 to $33 an hour |
|---|---|
| Saturday | $40 to $49 an hour |
| Sunday | $46 to $58 an hour |
| Public holiday | $53 to $66 an hour |
Casual employees receive a 25% loading on top of these rates. Aged care employers pay at the upper end of this range from October 2025.
How that compares, as of 1 July 2026
$36.22–$40.49
an hour · SCHADS Award minimum, Level 2–3 full-time (Fair Work pay guide)
$73.58
an hour · NDIS price limit for standard weekday self-care support: the most a provider can bill a participant's plan for that hour, which funds wages, on-costs and overheads. A service price cap, not a worker wage (Pricing Schedule 2026–27)
Work out your own rate with the SCHADS award tool or the pay rate calculator.
Indicative hourly rates based on the Nurses Award (MA000034), reviewed October 2025 (Fair Work pay guides). Modern award rates are national and do not vary by state. Pay is set by each provider and can be higher under an enterprise agreement. General information only, not financial advice.
How getting care work compares
Most care workers find work by searching a job board or signing on with an agency. Carevo works differently: you register once, the care requests near you come to your dashboard and inbox, and you choose which to contact. Providers hiring can contact you as well.
| Job board | Care agency | Carevo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| How you get work | Search listings and apply to each one | The agency offers you shifts as they arise | Register once; see the requests near you and contact the ones you want. Providers can contact you too |
| Who sets the arrangement | The provider you apply to | The agency, usually as a casual employee | You and the provider or participant, agreed directly |
| Ongoing effort | Keep searching and applying as listings expire | Stay available for shift offers | Keep your profile and availability current |
| Choice over work | You choose what to apply for | You can decline the shifts the agency offers | You choose which offers to take up |
| Cost to you | Free | Free to you; the agency takes a margin on your rate | Free to register; no cut of your pay |
| Main trade-off | Time spent searching; listings can be out of date | Less say over which provider or client you get | Depends on demand for care near you |
Working for yourself
If you plan to take on participants directly rather than joining a provider team, these guides cover the practical side.
Frequently asked questions
Does Carevo have nursing assistant jobs I can apply for?
Carevo is not a traditional job board. Instead of applying for fixed listings, you register your availability and credentials once. Real care requests within 30 km of your suburb that match your services and funding appear on your dashboard and are emailed to you as they arrive. You contact the ones that fit, and the contact details are shown when you do. Providers hiring nursing assistants can also see your profile and contact you.
Does it cost anything?
Creating a profile and seeing the requests near you is free. To contact a request you need the Support Worker Plan: $99 a month (ex GST) for up to 5 contacts a month, with a 7-day free trial. Carevo charges no commission and takes no cut of what you earn.
What do I need to start nursing assistant work?
Most providers ask for a current Police Check and an NDIS Worker Screening Check (the screening check is legally required for risk-assessed roles with registered NDIS providers, and widely requested otherwise), plus any role-specific licences or qualifications. You can register your interest before every check is finalised and let providers know what is still in progress.
How soon will I see requests?
As soon as your profile is live: open requests near you that match your services and funding are on your dashboard immediately, and new ones are emailed to you when they arrive. How many there are depends on demand in your area. Providers hiring may also contact you, on their own timing.
Do I have to take every request?
No. You choose which requests to contact and which providers to talk to. Registering simply shows you the requests near you and makes you visible to providers seeking workers near you.
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Suburbs with the most requests
- Brisbane City, QLD 31
- City, ACT 7
- Werribee, VIC 7
- Campbelltown, NSW 6
- Mackay, QLD 6
- Toowoomba City, QLD 6
- Shepparton, VIC 5
- Townsville City, QLD 5
- Albury, NSW 4
- Bega, NSW 4
- Dubbo, NSW 4
- Geraldton, WA 4
- Gympie, QLD 4
- Helensvale, QLD 4
- Holden Hill, SA 4
- Mandurah, WA 4
- Merrylands, NSW 4
- Nelson Bay, NSW 4
- Northam, WA 4
- St Kilda, VIC 4
- Sunbury, VIC 4
- Whyalla, SA 4
- Woolloongabba, QLD 4
- Australind, WA 3
- Benalla, VIC 3
- Bundoora, VIC 3
- Cairns North, QLD 3
- Capalaba, QLD 3
- Castle Hill, NSW 3
- Claremont, TAS 3
- Clyde North, VIC 3
- Cranbourne North, VIC 3
- Cronulla, NSW 3
- Daylesford, VIC 3
- Diamond Creek, VIC 3
- Drouin, VIC 3
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