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Youth Worker

ANZSCO 411716

Employed

16,200

Part-time share

38%

Female share

59%

Median age

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Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy.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

Youth Workers assist young people as individuals or groups to solve social, emotional and financial problems in an agency framework.

What they typically do

  • Assists young people to solve social, emotional and financial problems.
  • Assesses clients' needs and plans, develops and implements educational, training and support programs.
  • Interviews clients and assesses the nature and extent of difficulties.
  • Monitors and reports on the progress of clients.
  • Refers clients to agencies that can provide additional help.

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
27%
QLD
25.8%
VIC
20.5%
SA
12.3%
WA
7.7%
NT
3.2%
TAS
2.1%
ACT
1.4%

Qualification pathways

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