Career pathway
Health and Welfare Services Managers
ANZSCO 1342
Employed
51,200
Part-time share
17%
Female share
66%
Median weekly earnings
$2,720
Median age
47 yrs
Employment outlook
Growing
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
About this career
Health and Welfare Services Managers plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate the professional and administrative aspects of health and welfare programs and services.
What they typically do
- Providing overall direction and management for the service, facility, organisation or centre
- Developing, implementing and monitoring procedures, policies and standards for medical, nursing, allied health and administrative staff
- Coordinating and administering health and welfare programs and clinical services
- Monitoring and evaluating resources devoted to health, welfare, recreation, housing, employment, training and other community facilities and centres
- Controlling administrative operations such as budget planning, report preparation, expenditure on supplies, equipment and services
- Liaising with other health and welfare providers, boards and funding bodies to discuss areas of health and welfare service cooperation and coordination
- Advising government bodies about measures to improve health and welfare services and facilities
- Representing the organisation in negotiations, and at conventions, seminars, public hearings and forums
- Controlling selection, training and supervision of staff
States and territories
Share of workers by location
NSW
30%
QLD
26.4%
VIC
24.5%
WA
7%
SA
6.7%
NT
1.9%
ACT
1.7%
TAS
1.7%
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Health and Welfare Services Managers.
- View qualification
Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management
CHC62015 · AQF 6 · 105 providers
- View qualification
Diploma of Health Administration
11218NAT · AQF 5 · 1 providers
