Occupation

421132 Aged Care Team Leader

Latest release
Consultation draft: Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA)
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Reference period
August 2026
Released
17/08/2026
Next release Unknown
First release

421132 Aged Care Team Leader

Oversees the day-to-day operations of a team of aged care workers, and ensures the delivery of high-quality care and support to older people in various aged care settings.

Disability Team Leaders are excluded from this occupation. Disability Team Leaders are included in Occupation 422232 Disability Team Leader.

Alternative title

  • Aged Care Supervisor

Skill level: 3

Main tasks

  • Manages a team of aged care support workers and ensures efficient running of day-to-day operations
  • Maintains attendance records and rosters
  • Manages, anticipates and responds to unpredictable emerging situations
  • Onboards and responds to queries and feedback from clients and their families
  • Oversees team training, education and professional development programs
  • Complies with relevant policies to optimise the safety and wellbeing of clients
  • May support older people with daily activities