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Disabilities Services Officer

OSCA 422131·ANZSCO 411712

Employed

12,100

Part-time share

35.2%

Female share

79.2%

Median age

42 yrs

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

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Disabilities Services Officer 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 Disability Support, Diploma of Mental Health, Course in Mental Health Peer Navigation, and Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work.

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About this career

Works in a range of service units to provide care to people with disability and support access to a variety of education, training and welfare services.

What they typically do

  • Assesses clients' needs and assists them in planning, implementing and accessing education, training, employment and additional health or welfare programs
  • Assists and supports people with disability in all aspects of daily living, including community inclusion, personal care, and building and maintaining independence and interpersonal relationships
  • Supports clients to create and work towards their goals, build capacity to make their own decisions and choices, and access services
  • Builds relationships in local communities to help promote inclusion and improve the accessibility of services and facilities
  • Monitors and reports on the progress of clients

Where they work

Health Care and Social Assistance

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.