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Disabilities Services Officer

ANZSCO 411712

Employed

15,600

Part-time share

33%

Female share

78%

Median age

42 yrs

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

Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy. They are shown as unavailable rather than zero.

About this career

Disabilities Services Officers work in a range of service units which provide education and community access to people with intellectual, physical, social and emotional disabilities.

What they typically do

  • Supports families and provides education and care for disabled persons in adult service units, group housing and government institutions.
  • Assesses clients' needs and plans, develops and implements educational, training and support programs.
  • Interviews clients and assesses the nature and extent of difficulties.
  • Monitors and reports on the progress of clients.

States and territories

Share of workers by location

VIC
28.1%
NSW
27.6%
QLD
18.3%
WA
11.2%
SA
9.8%
TAS
2.3%
ACT
1.7%
NT
1.1%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Disabilities Services Officer.