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In Australia, a full time community development worker generally earns $1,600 per week ($83,200 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
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Community development jobs can fall under the general umbrella of welfare, recreation and community arts worker jobs. As of May 2019, there were approximately 36,000 such jobs in Australia. That number is expected to grow to more than 46,500 by May 2024.
Source: The Labour Market Information Portal - 2019 Occupational Projections
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Many community development worker jobs require a qualification in community services. The level of qualification needed can change from position to position. A Certificate IV of Community Services can take upwards of 12 months to complete depending on your study mode (online, on campus or a mix of both) and if you study full or part time. You will also have to complete work placement. Another option is a Diploma of Community Services with a Case Management Specialisation. This learning pathway can take anywhere from 12-24 months to complete and includes work placement training.
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- CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services
- CHC42021 Certificate IV in Community Services
- CHC40708 Certificate IV in Community Services Work
- CHC42015 Certificate IV in Community Services
- CHC42212 Certificate IV in Telephone Counselling Skills
- 11120NAT Certificate III in Mentoring Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People
- CHC42512 Certificate IV in Community Services (Information, advice and referral)
- CHC42121 Certificate IV in Community Development
- CHC42221 Certificate IV in Housing (Social Housing and Homelessness Support Work)
- TAESS00021 Facilitation Skill Set
- CHC42412 Certificate IV in Relationship Education
- CHC52121 Diploma of Community Development
- CHC41308 Certificate IV in Children's Contact Services Work
- Bachelor of Community Development
- CHC42312 Certificate IV in Mediation
- CHC42221 Certificate IV in Housing (Homelessness Support Work)
- CHC52115 Diploma of Community Development
- Master of Applied Positive Psychology
- Graduate Certificate in Theology
- Graduate Diploma of Theological Studies
- CHC41012 Certificate IV in Community Services Advocacy
Community Development Worker careers
A community development worker focuses on how to best enhance the public offerings of the neighbourhood or other community in which they work. These efforts can take different shapes depending on the current facilities and programs offered in a community and that specific area's future needs and goals. Often community development workers will work to improve shared recreation areas, public health and housing options and other general welfare issues.
Community development workers will collaborate with a range of colleagues and other key stakeholders to analyse needs before developing and implementing plans for change. These can include members of the community and local government, local businesses, public health agencies, medical professionals and fellow community development team members. Community development workers also often help promote resources available to the public. This role can often fall under the remit of local government or a not-for-profit organisation.
