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Religious Assistant

OSCA 461937·ANZSCO 451816

Employed

2,300

Part-time share

69.1%

Female share

68%

Median age

50 yrs

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

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Religious Assistant 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.

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About this career

Supports Religious Leaders or a religious community in performing a variety of religious functions associated with religious practice, including worship, spiritual guidance, pastoral care and teaching.

What they typically do

  • Assists Religious Leaders in conducting religious ceremonies and rituals
  • Prepares and delivers religious teachings and sermons
  • Provides pastoral care, spiritual guidance and support to community members
  • Organises religious events and activities
  • Participates in community outreach programs
  • Assists with day-to-day running and oversees facilities, including places of worship and other related spaces

Where they work

Other Services

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
36.3%
VIC
23.5%
QLD
15.2%
SA
11.2%
WA
8.9%
ACT
2.7%
TAS
1.5%
NT
0.5%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Religious Assistant.

No qualification pathways published on training.gov.au yet.