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Salaries for Community Workers in Australia start at $50,000 per annum but increase according to your professional experience, specialist skills, and qualifications.
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There are at least 24,400 Community Workers employed in Australia right now. They work for government agencies, healthcare providers, non-profits and charitable organisations.
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To get a job as a community worker, choose an interest area (eg, disability, aged care, youth work, DFV, drug and alcohol) and complete a VET qualification from the community services training package. Suitable qualifications include the Certificate IV in Housing, Certificate IV in Mental Health, Diploma of Youth Work, Diploma of Child and Family Intervention, Diploma of Community Services, Diploma of Counselling. You will also need a current driver’s licence, Working With Children Check, and National Police Clearance. If you are seeking a high-end career in community work, obtain a Bachelor’s degree and post-graduate qualifications. Examples include: Bachelor of Community Services, Bachelor of Social Welfare, Bachelor of Youth Work and Criminal Justice. We recommend checking the Student Guides on the Australian Community Worker’s Association (ACWA) website for more information.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights 2023
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Further reading
7 reasons to start a career in community services
15th June 2018
How to start a career in Social Work
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Community Worker careers
Community Workers are caring individuals who support vulnerable members of society through community development initiatives and social welfare programs. They may provide counselling and support, advocacy and case management services to individuals and family groups, or facilitate the implementation of group and regional programs.
Many Community Worker specialise in areas where they have a personal or family history such as mental health, disability support, aged care, drug and alcohol, youth work, child protection, homelessness, criminal justice, domestic and family violence.
To succeed in this career you will need tertiary qualifications as well as great communication skills, a strong sense of empathy, and a genuine desire to make a real difference in the lives of disadvantaged people.
