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Welfare Worker

OSCA 411636·ANZSCO 272613

Employed

5,900

Part-time share

34.6%

Female share

79.1%

Median age

43 yrs

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

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Welfare Worker 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 Veteran Support Services, Course in Military Advocacy, and Graduate Certificate in Developmental Trauma.

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About this career

Assists individuals, families and groups with difficulties by providing support, information and advice on social welfare matters, and evaluates and coordinates the services of welfare and community service agencies.

What they typically do

  • Assists and supports individuals and families experiencing difficulties to access resources available to them
  • Advises individuals on rights and entitlements to social security payments and services
  • Assesses at-risk individuals and families, and provides intensive short-term crisis counselling for victims
  • Assists to establish relationships with neighbourhood houses, community groups, employment training programs and other services to members of the community
  • Refers clients to welfare support services
  • Prepares reports and maintains client records

Where they work

Health Care and Social Assistance

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
30.3%
VIC
26.7%
QLD
20%
WA
10.1%
SA
7.1%
TAS
2.2%
ACT
1.9%
NT
1.8%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Welfare Worker.