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What this page draws on: 1,090 sponsor profiles in aged care · 1 aged care worker candidate profile seeking sponsorship · 2 live sponsored aged care worker jobs. Directory of 6,545 Australian employers, searchable by industry, location and visa pathway · last updated .
No Australian certificate? Experienced aged care workers can have their overseas work assessed by a Registered Training Organisation toward the Australian qualification for the trade (Recognition of Prior Learning) — useful only when it lines up with the skills assessment and visa for the occupation. Read RPL for aged care workers, then a free RPL pathway check with a registered migration agent (MARN 1576536). WIDEN is not an RTO; no outcome is guaranteed.
New: How to get sponsored as a aged care worker — visa, list status, salary threshold, skills assessment, and the steps for offshore and onshore candidates.
Showing 9 of 1,090 sponsor profiles in aged care. Businesses tagged DHA approved sponsor appear on the Department of Home Affairs approved-sponsor list (April 2026 snapshot); those tagged public-register listing come from the ACECQA / ACQSC provider registers (June 2026) and have not been confirmed as sponsors. Approval to sponsor does not mean a current vacancy — approach them directly.
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This page covers roles commonly known as Personal Care Worker, Personal Care Assistant, Disability Support Worker, Care Assistant, Residential Aged Care Worker — all of which fall under ANZSCO 423111 or closely related codes for visa sponsorship purposes.
Critical workforce shortage as Australia's population ages — Royal Commission identified the gap as urgent and growing. That sustained shortage is the driver behind employer-sponsored visas remaining a practical hiring tool for this role.
Typical employer types sponsoring aged care workers across Northern Territory: residential aged care providers, home care providers, NDIS-registered disability services, retirement villages.
Northern Territory (NT) is one of Australia's most active sponsorship jurisdictions. Employers based in NT can sponsor aged care workers through the standard 482 Skills in Demand visa, the 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa (for regional postcodes within the state), and any active DAMA agreements covering specific regional areas. The state's economy across hospitality, healthcare, construction, mining (where applicable), and agriculture drives consistent demand for skilled overseas workers.
The typical market salary for aged care workers across Northern Territory is around A$56,000 to A$72,000 per year, depending on experience, qualifications, and the specific employer. The 482 SID visa requires the nominated salary to meet either the Core Skills Income Threshold or the relevant market salary — whichever is higher. These figures are indicative ranges based on industry reporting; always verify the current visa salary threshold and market rate before nominating.
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Yes. Visa sponsorship applications must be handled by a registered migration agent (MARN holder) or an Australian legal practitioner. SponsorTalent introduces you to qualified agents who can manage the lodgement end-to-end.
From sponsorship application to visa grant, the typical timeline is 2 to 6 months — depending on the visa subclass, the employer's standard business sponsorship status, the candidate's skills assessment, and current Department of Home Affairs processing times. The 494 (Regional) and DAMA pathways may take longer due to additional regional certifying body requirements.
The 482 Skills in Demand visa requires the role to meet either the Core Skills Income Threshold (CSIT) or relevant market salary, whichever is higher. For aged care workers the market rate ranges roughly A$56,000 to A$72,000 annually depending on experience and location. Regional and DAMA roles may have concessional salary thresholds. Always verify the current threshold with a registered migration agent.
For Aged Care Worker (ANZSCO 423111), the relevant assessing authority is VETASSESS for skill assessment, Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) as the foundational qualification. The skills assessment is a separate process from the visa application and should be initiated by the candidate as early as possible — assessments can take 6 to 16 weeks depending on the authority.
For Aged Care Worker on a 482 SID visa: IELTS 5.0 overall for 482 SID. Different visa subclasses (186 ENS, 494 Regional) and different occupations (especially regulated health professions) carry different English requirements — always confirm with a registered migration agent before booking tests.
A refusal usually comes with strict review deadlines, and the right response depends on why it was refused. See our guide to employer-sponsored visa refusals for the immediate steps — and your profile here stays live, so a new sponsor can still find you.
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Register as a Candidate — FreeA sponsored job is only half the process — the visa must be lodged by a registered migration agent (MARN holder). Get a free, no-obligation assessment of your aged care worker visa pathway from WIDEN — Migration Experts (MARN 1576536).