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Welfare Centre Manager

OSCA 141335·ANZSCO 134214

Employed

1,200

Part-time share

16.3%

Female share

72.2%

Median age

48 yrs

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

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Welfare Centre Manager 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 Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management.

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About this career

Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates a centre, program or project concerned with social welfare support.

What they typically do

  • Provides overall direction and management for a service, facility, organisation or centre
  • Devises and establishes projects for services such as health care, housing, employment, education and training, and culture and recreation, based on clients' needs
  • Monitors and evaluates resources devoted to health, welfare, recreation, housing, employment, training and other community facilities and centres
  • Controls administrative operations such as budget planning, report preparation and expenditure on supplies, equipment and services for a welfare centre
  • Liaises with community and Social Workers to determine what services are required by clients
  • Coordinates programs, activities and welfare services to contribute to maintaining a positive and healthy community, and reflect the educational, recreational, sporting and leisure activity needs of individuals

Where they work

Health Care and Social Assistance

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
30%
VIC
28.3%
QLD
18.5%
SA
7.5%
WA
7.3%
ACT
3.5%
NT
2.4%
TAS
2%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Welfare Centre Manager.

  • Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management

    CHC62015 · AQF 6 · 104 providers

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