Community Management

Browse careers that are in demand now and meet Australia’s future workforce needs.

Community Development Worker

Community Development Workers enhance local services by assessing community needs, implementing improvement plans, and promoting public resources.

Avg yearly income $83,200
Skill level Beginner

Community Support Worker

Community Support Workers assist the elderly and those with disabilities by providing personal care, companionship, and household support.

Avg yearly income $74,984
Skill level Beginner

Community Development Manager

A Community Development Manager leads efforts to improve public services and facilities, working with local stakeholders to address welfare issues and create employment opportunities.

Avg yearly income $136,240
Skill level Advanced

Community Services Officer

A Community Services Officer aids individuals in accessing essential services, needing strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Avg yearly income $88,400
Skill level Unknown
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in community management

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
CHC52021

Diploma of Community Services
Blended, On Campus, Online
6 - 18 months
$100 - $15,631
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Housing Officer Family Support Worker Support Worker
Community Corrections Officer Community Development Worker Senior Support Worker Welfare Worker Youth Justice Officer Outreach Worker Intake Worker Aboriginal Community Care Worker Case Manager Community Care Worker
+ 10 more
CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support
On Campus, Online
4 - 6 months
$0 - $2,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Aged Care Worker Personal Carer Residential Care Worker
Community Care Worker Home Care Assistance Worker Disability Support Worker Trainee Support Worker Home Carer Care Coordinator Community Support Worker Patient Care Assistant Peer Support Worker Residential Care Officer Senior Support Worker Support Worker
+ 12 more
CHC42021

Certificate IV in Community Services
Blended, On Campus, Online
6 - 12 months
$100 - $4,995
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Youth Worker Housing Officer Family Support Worker
Case Manager Community Corrections Officer Community Development Worker Senior Support Worker Welfare Worker Youth Justice Officer Outreach Worker Aboriginal Community Care Worker Community Support Worker Community Care Worker Intake Worker Mental Health Support Worker Peer Support Worker Residential Care Officer Residential Care Worker Support Worker Volunteer Coordinator Youth Case Worker
+ 18 more
CHC32015

Certificate III in Community Services
Blended, On Campus, Online
9 - 10 months
$191 - $2,700
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Volunteer Coordinator Support Worker Youth Support Worker
Youth Case Worker Aboriginal Community Care Worker Community Support Worker Outreach Worker Peer Support Worker Welfare Worker
+ 6 more

Integrating Mental Health Practice Skill Set
On Campus
5 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Support Worker Youth Worker
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Support Worker Youth Worker
CHCSS00088

Induction
Blended, On Campus
2 months
$114 - $800
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Support Worker Support Worker Disability Support Worker
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Support Worker Support Worker Disability Support Worker
CHC62015

Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management
Blended, On Campus, Online
8 - 24 months
$0 - $18,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Development Manager Aged Care Manager Case Manager
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Development Manager Aged Care Manager Case Manager
CHC22015

Certificate II in Community Services
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
4 - 24 months
$0 - $4,250
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Volunteer Coordinator Support Worker Community Support Worker
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Volunteer Coordinator Support Worker Community Support Worker
CHC33021

Certificate III In Individual Support (Home and Community Care)
Blended
6 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Personal Carer Aged Care Worker Residential Care Worker
Community Care Worker Home Care Assistance Worker Trainee Support Worker Disability Support Worker Home Carer Care Coordinator Community Support Worker Nursing Assistant Occupational Therapy Assistant Patient Care Assistant Patient Services Assistant Residential Care Officer
+ 12 more
CHC52121

Diploma of Community Development
On Campus, Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$0 - $6,300
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Development Worker Community Development Manager
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Development Worker Community Development Manager

Bachelor of Community Services
Blended, On Campus, Online
3 years
$0 - $65,280
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Case Manager Family Support Worker Aboriginal Community Care Worker
Aged Care Manager Community Development Manager
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Case Manager Family Support Worker Aboriginal Community Care Worker Aged Care Manager Community Development Manager + 2 more

Bachelor of Community Development
On Campus
3 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Development Manager Community Development Officer Community Development Worker
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Development Manager Community Development Officer Community Development Worker

Bachelor of Arts (Aboriginal Studies)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $37,212
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Educator Community Liaison Officer Social Welfare Officer
Indigenous Support Worker Aboriginal Community Care Worker
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Educator Community Liaison Officer Social Welfare Officer Indigenous Support Worker Aboriginal Community Care Worker + 2 more
CHCSS00103

Mental Health Peer Work Skill Set
Blended
3 months
$0 - $650
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Mental Health Support Worker Support Worker Youth Support Worker
Peer Support Worker Community Support Worker
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Mental Health Support Worker Support Worker Youth Support Worker Peer Support Worker Community Support Worker + 2 more

Bachelor of Arts (Cultural Studies)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $50,976
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Academic Researcher Arts Administrator Policy Analyst
Public Relations Specialist Social Researcher Cultural Anthropologist Cultural Heritage Officer
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Academic Researcher Arts Administrator Policy Analyst Public Relations Specialist Social Researcher Cultural Anthropologist Cultural Heritage Officer + 4 more

Bachelor of Arts (Human Geography)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$37,212 - $85,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Development Officer Researcher Environmental Manager
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Development Officer Researcher Environmental Manager

Bachelor of Arts (Sociology)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $85,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Development Officer Policy Analyst Social Researcher
Sociologist
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Development Officer Policy Analyst Social Researcher Sociologist + 1 more

Bachelor of Arts (Theatre Studies)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $45,408
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Arts Administrator Community Arts Worker Stage Manager
Theatre Director Dramaturg
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Arts Administrator Community Arts Worker Stage Manager Theatre Director Dramaturg + 2 more
CHC52021

Diploma of Community Services (Child, Youth and Family Welfare)
Blended
18 months
$4,970
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Support Worker Family Support Worker Youth Support Worker
Youth Case Worker Youth Justice Officer Youth Worker Outreach Worker Child Safety Officer Youth Counsellor Aboriginal Community Care Worker Community Care Worker Community Development Worker Family Counsellor
+ 10 more

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) (Anthropology)
Blended, On Campus
12 months
$0 - $24,240
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Academic Researcher Anthropologist Archaeologist
Museum Curator Cultural Anthropologist
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Academic Researcher Anthropologist Archaeologist Museum Curator Cultural Anthropologist + 2 more
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Further reading

How to start a career in community management

18th August 2020

What can you do with a Diploma of Community Services (Case Management)?

8th February 2021

What can you do with an Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management?

1st December 2020

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