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Social Security Assessor

ANZSCO 599515

Employed

13,400

Part-time share

28%

Female share

74%

Median age

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Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy.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

Social Security Assessors assess social welfare claims and entitlements under government legislation and investigate fraud and suspected breaches of legislation.

What they typically do

  • Assesses claims for government benefits.

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
30.5%
QLD
22%
VIC
21.1%
WA
9%
SA
8.4%
TAS
4.5%
ACT
3.3%
NT
1.3%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Social Security Assessor.

  • Advanced Diploma of Cosmetic Dermal Science

    52923WA · AQF 6 · 1 providers

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  • Advanced Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Management

    HLT60121 · AQF 6 · 2 providers

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  • Advanced Diploma of Ayurveda

    HLT62615 · AQF 6 · 6 providers

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