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Community Arts Worker

OSCA 231931·ANZSCO 272611

Employed

620

Part-time share

50.1%

Female share

73.3%

Median age

43 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

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Community Arts Worker is a job in Australia. The job figures on this page come from Jobs and Skills Australia and the ABS Census, where they are published. The courses listed here lead to this job. Compare the fee, study mode, length, place, and how to get in before you enquire.

Courses linked to this job include Certificate IV in Community Culture and Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts Industry Work.

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About this career

Identifies issues of local need, concerns and aspirations through community consultation, and designs and implements strategies to facilitate and encourage community arts projects and happenings, and promote the value of community cultural development.

What they typically do

  • Identifies local artistic issues, needs and problems through community consultation
  • Plans, develops and implements arts and cultural development initiatives and programs in collaboration with diverse groups within the community
  • Develops and maintains links and partnerships with community-based organisations and local artists
  • Evaluates data and prepares and coordinates reports, such as submissions requesting funding for continuing programs and new projects
  • Fosters an inclusive environment to assist artistic and cultural pursuits in the community to thrive

Where they work

Public Administration and Safety

States and territories

Share of workers by location

VIC
31.1%
NSW
18.9%
QLD
14.5%
WA
12.5%
SA
9.2%
NT
6.9%
TAS
4.7%
ACT
1%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Community Arts Worker.

  • Certificate IV in Community Culture

    CUA40225 · AQF 4 · 1 providers

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  • Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts Industry Work

    CUA50620 · AQF 5 · 0 providers

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