If you were wondering if there is a lot of job growth, job security and opportunity for progression in the industry, wonder no more.

A recent report has shown the number of Aged and Disabled Carers grew very strongly over the past 5 years and is expected to grow very strongly over the next 5 years: from 175,800 in 2018 to 245,000 by 2023.

Job openings can come from new jobs being created, but most come from turnover (workers leaving). There are likely to be around 179,000 job openings over 5 years (that's about 35,800 a year).

Size: This is a very large occupation.

Unemployment: Unemployment was average in 2017.

Location: Aged and Disabled Carers work in most regions of Australia.

Industries: Most work in the Health Care and Social Assistance industry.

Earnings: Full-time workers earn around $900 per week. Earnings tend to be lower when starting out and higher as experience grows.

Full-time: Less than half work full-time showing there are many opportunities to work part-time.

Hours: Full-time workers spend around 35.9 hours per week at work

Which careers are projected to see high levels of growth over the next five years?

Aged and Disabled Carers

This occupation has a predicted growth of 69,200 new jobs, which is equal to 39.3 per cent.

Registered Nurses

There are 51,400 new nursing jobs projected by May 2023, an increase of 18.4 per cent.

Child Carers

The demand for child carers will increase by 17.6 per cent, creating 27,600 new jobs.

Software and Applications Programmers

This career will experience a projected growth of 21 per cent, opening up 25,500 new jobs.

Waiters

The demand for waiters will increase by 15.8 per cent, or 21,800 jobs, in the next five years.

Education Aides

Over 18,800 new education aide jobs will be created by May 2023, totalling a 20.8 per cent increase.

Construction Managers

By May 2023, this occupation will grow by 13.3 per cent to create 13,400 new jobs.