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Residential Care Worker (High Intensity) - Wollongong

Sydney Health & Care ServicesWollongong Area, Illawarra, AustraliaFull-timeA$97,136 per yearPosted Sep 30, 2026
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Sydney Health & Care Services (SHCS) is hiring Disability Support Workers to join our Residential care team in Supported Independent Living in Wollongong NSW. We have Casual and Part time shifts available: Availability across a 24/7 roster, including morning, afternoon, and active overnight shifts is essential. Shift duration ranges from 3hrs - 8hrs. This role requires: Experience and confidence in supporting individuals with ASD Level 3 and intellectual disability Familiarity with restrictive …

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Updated Oct 24, 2026
Pay benchmark
Average wage, Australia
AUD 105,478 average / year

Source: OECD Average annual wages, 2025

Cost of living · Australia
78.9 vs New York = 100

UN living-cost index for Australia (ICSC post adjustment 38.5), as of 1 Oct 2026.

Source: ICSC post adjustment classifications (icsc.un.org)

Work permit route
  • Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482): Employer sponsorship for occupations on the skills list
  • Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186): Permanent residence with employer nomination
  • Skilled Independent (subclass 189): Points-tested permanent visa without sponsorship

Official routes: Department of Home Affairs

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