Occupation

422132 Residential Care Officer

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

422132 Residential Care Officer

Supports clients living with disability in group housing or government care institutions to access education, training and additional health or welfare services.

Residential Youth Workers are excluded from this occupation. Residential Youth Workers are included in Occupation 411734 Residential Youth Worker.

Specialisations

  • House Manager (Disability)
  • House Supervisor (Disability)

Skill level: 2

Main tasks

  • Interviews clients and assesses the nature and extent of abilities
  • Develops and implements educational, training, health and other support programs
  • Facilitates access to education and care for people living with disabilities in group housing and government care institutions
  • Monitors and reports on the progress of individuals