Humanitarian Aid Worker

A Humanitarian Aid Worker provides essential support to communities impacted by crises like natural disasters or conflicts. You’ll assess needs, coordinate relief efforts with local organisations and governments, and distribute vital supplies such as food and medical care. Key responsibilities include advocating for vulnerable populations and implementing effective aid programmes.

Humanitarian Aid Workers need strong communication and organisational skills to operate effectively in challenging environments.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $78,000
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a humanitarian aid worker?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
Recommended

Bachelor of Community Development
On Campus
3 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Development Manager Community Development Officer Community Development Worker
Human Rights Activist Multicultural Liaison Officer Social Welfare Officer Humanitarian Aid Worker Youth Adviser Indigenous Support Worker International Aid Worker Community Advocate
+ 8 more

Bachelor of Social Work
Blended, On Campus, Online
4 years
$0 - $100,160
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Social Worker Caseworker Social Welfare Officer
Aged Care Social Worker Family Support Worker Mental Health Social Worker Community Liaison Officer Community Volunteer Correctional Case Manager Art Therapist Community Worker Human Rights Activist Multicultural Liaison Officer Youth Support Officer Community Services Officer Community Psychologist Hospital Social Worker Youth Engagement Officer Humanitarian Aid Worker Youth Adviser Human Rights Officer International Aid Worker Clinical Social Worker Community Advocate Youth Advocate Aged Care Coordinator Mental Health Specialist Youth Minister Community Recovery Officer
+ 26 more

Bachelor of Arts (Human Rights)
On Campus
3 years
$0 - $85,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Human Rights Advocate Legal Advocate Humanitarian Aid Worker
Human Rights Officer Human Rights Activist Environmental Advocate Indigenous Support Worker
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Human Rights Advocate Legal Advocate Humanitarian Aid Worker Human Rights Officer Human Rights Activist Environmental Advocate Indigenous Support Worker + 4 more

Master of International Development
Blended, On Campus
18 - 24 months
$0 - $46,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
International Development Worker Human Rights Advocate Humanitarian Aid Worker
International Aid Worker International Development Consultant
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
International Development Worker Human Rights Advocate Humanitarian Aid Worker International Aid Worker International Development Consultant + 2 more
VU23311

Prepare to Work within the Australasian Inter-service Incident Management System
On Campus
2 days
$995
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Emergency Services Officer (ESO) Firefighter Paramedic
Ambulance Transport Attendant Incident Controller Logistics Officer Planning Officer Humanitarian Aid Worker
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Emergency Services Officer (ESO) Firefighter Paramedic Ambulance Transport Attendant Incident Controller Logistics Officer Planning Officer Humanitarian Aid Worker + 5 more
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Further reading

What do social workers do?

11th December 2019

7 reasons to start a career in community services

15th June 2018

How to start a career in Youth Work

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