Community Worker

Community Workers are caring individuals who support vulnerable members of society through community development initiatives and social welfare programs. They may provide counselling and support, advocacy and case management services to individuals and family groups, or facilitate the implementation of group and regional programs.

Many Community Worker specialise in areas where they have a personal or family history such as mental health, disability support, aged care, drug and alcohol, youth work, child protection, homelessness, criminal justice, domestic and family violence.

To succeed in this career you will need tertiary qualifications as well as great communication skills, a strong sense of empathy, and a genuine desire to make a real difference in the lives of disadvantaged people.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $71,864
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a community worker?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
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Diploma of Youth Work

Online
12 months
$7,995
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology)

On Campus
3 years
$0 - $37,896
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Criminal Justice and Psychological Studies

On Campus
3 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Psychological Studies

On Campus
3 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Youth Work and Criminal Justice

On Campus
3 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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Further reading

What do social workers do?

11th December 2019)

7 reasons to start a career in community services

15th June 2018)

How to start a career in Social Work

18th May 2021)