Social Work

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

Outreach Worker

Outreach Workers raise awareness, educate on community issues, and build relationships with organisations to address challenges collaboratively.

Avg yearly income $67,600
Skill level Advanced

Support Worker

A Support Worker aids individuals and families facing difficulties by providing practical and emotional assistance in various settings.

Avg yearly income $68,900
Skill level Beginner

Crisis Support Worker

A Crisis Support Worker provides emotional support and guidance to individuals facing immediate crises, assessing needs and connecting them with resources.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Advanced

Senior Support Worker

Senior Support Workers lead in assisting individuals, particularly those with disabilities and the elderly, enhancing their daily lives through various support tasks.

Avg yearly income $73,840
Skill level Advanced

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 Advanced

Community Corrections Officer

Community Corrections Officers aid offenders in rehabilitation and resource education while reporting to authorities to assess parole eligibility.

Avg yearly income $78,988
Skill level Advanced

Aboriginal Community Care Worker

An Aboriginal Community Care Worker improves Indigenous health and well-being, assisting clients with access to services and conducting health assessments in various settings.

Avg yearly income $54,600
Skill level Advanced

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

Volunteer Coordinator

Volunteer Coordinators are essential for social welfare programs, responsible for attracting, training, and managing volunteers to support various community services.

Avg yearly income $83,200
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

Palliative Care Social Worker

Palliative Care Social Workers support terminally-ill patients and their families in navigating medical systems and coping with emotional challenges.

Avg yearly income $88,400
Skill level Unknown

Community Volunteer

A Community Volunteer assists people in need, requiring good listening, communication skills, and flexibility in various tasks.

Avg yearly income $0
Skill level Unknown

Behaviour Therapist

Behaviour Therapists help people make positive behaviour changes using various therapies, like CBT and hypnotherapy, to treat diverse issues.

Avg yearly income $79,976
Skill level Unknown

Social Worker

Social workers assist individuals and communities in overcoming challenges related to health, income, and social issues, offering resources and policy support.

Avg yearly income $88,400
Skill level Advanced

Caseworker

A Caseworker supports clients facing challenges like family issues, unemployment, or mental health, guiding them to suitable support services.

Avg yearly income $84,500
Skill level Unknown

Aged Care Social Worker

Aged Care Social Workers support the wellbeing of seniors in care facilities, helping them stay healthy, socially connected, and empowered.

Avg yearly income $83,200
Skill level Advanced

Child Psychologist

Child Psychologists provide therapy and counselling to children, teens, and families, addressing trauma, mental health, disabilities, and developmental issues.

Avg yearly income $104,000
Skill level Unknown

Community Rehabilitation Worker

A Community Rehabilitation Worker aids individuals recovering from illness or injury, creating tailored rehabilitation plans to improve independence and quality of life.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Unknown
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in social work

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
CHC43315

Certificate IV in Mental Health
Blended, On Campus, Online
6 - 18 months
$3,000 - $5,997
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Mental Health Worker Family Support Worker Peer Support Worker
Support Worker Outreach Worker Crisis Support Worker Mental Health Practitioner Mental Health Clinician Mental Health Counsellor Mental Health Support Worker Relationship Counsellor Student Counsellor
+ 9 more
CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
On Campus, Online
3 - 18 months
$0 - $3,894
  • 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 Disability Support Worker Trainee Support Worker Home Carer Aboriginal Disability Worker Disability Service Officer Disability Team Leader Senior Support Worker
+ 9 more
CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)
On Campus, Online
5 - 12 months
$3,375 - $3,894
  • 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 Trainee Support Worker Disability Support Worker Home Carer Aboriginal Disability Worker Aboriginal Aged Care Worker Disability Service Officer Senior Support Worker
+ 9 more
CHC52021

Diploma of Community Services
Blended, On Campus, Online
6 - 18 months
$1,685 - $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
CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)
Blended, On Campus, Online
3 - 18 months
$3,199 - $3,894
  • 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 Trainee Support Worker Disability Support Worker Home Carer Aboriginal Aged Care Worker Support Worker Aged Care Manager Patient Care Assistant Residential Care Officer Senior Support Worker
+ 11 more
CHC50421

Diploma of Youth Work
Online
12 months
$7,995
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Youth Worker Youth Counsellor Youth Support Worker
Youth Case Worker Welfare Worker Youth Justice Officer Outreach Worker Child Safety Officer Intake Worker Peer Support Worker
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Youth Worker Youth Counsellor Youth Support Worker Youth Case Worker Welfare Worker Youth Justice Officer Outreach Worker Child Safety Officer Intake Worker Peer Support Worker + 7 more
CHC42021

Certificate IV in Community Services
Blended, On Campus, Online
6 - 12 months
$3,950 - $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
CHC53315

Diploma of Mental Health
Online
12 months
$7,995
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Mental Health Worker Family Support Worker Peer Support Worker
Support Worker Outreach Worker Crisis Support Worker Mental Health Practitioner Intake Worker Mental Health Support Worker
+ 6 more
CHC40421

Certificate IV in Youth Work
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 months
$3,900 - $4,995
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Youth Worker Support Worker Youth Support Worker
Youth Case Worker Youth Justice Officer Outreach Worker Youth Counsellor
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Youth Worker Support Worker Youth Support Worker Youth Case Worker Youth Justice Officer Outreach Worker Youth Counsellor + 4 more
CHC43215 & CHC43315

Dual Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs & Certificate IV in Mental Health
Online
17 months
$5,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Substance Abuse Counsellor Welfare Worker Family Support Worker
Mental Health Worker Outreach Worker Peer Support Worker Support Worker Drug and Alcohol Counsellor Crisis Support Worker Mental Health Counsellor
+ 7 more
CHC51015

Diploma of Counselling
Online
12 - 36 months
$5,694 - $11,798
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Student Counsellor Family Support Worker Family Counsellor
Youth Counsellor Marriage Counsellor Relationship Counsellor Mental Health Worker Crisis Support Worker Mental Health Practitioner Mental Health Clinician Crisis Counsellor Grief Counsellor Mental Health Counsellor Mental Health Support Worker
+ 11 more
CHC50321

Diploma of Child, Youth and Family Intervention
Online
18 months
$6,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Youth Worker Family Support Worker Youth Support Worker
Youth Case Worker Welfare Worker Youth Justice Officer Outreach Worker Child Safety Officer Youth Counsellor Relationship Counsellor
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Youth Worker Family Support Worker Youth Support Worker Youth Case Worker Welfare Worker Youth Justice Officer Outreach Worker Child Safety Officer Youth Counsellor Relationship Counsellor + 7 more
CHC52021

Diploma of Community Services (Case Management)
Blended, On Campus, Online
16 - 24 months
$5,694 - $6,450
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Case Manager Aboriginal Community Care Worker Youth Case Worker
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Case Manager Aboriginal Community Care Worker Youth Case Worker
CHC32015

Certificate III in Community Services
Blended, On Campus, Online
9 - 10 months
$899 - $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
22660VIC

Course in Identifying and Responding to Family Violence Risk
Online
6 weeks
$500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Youth Case Worker Youth Counsellor Youth Justice Officer
Youth Support Worker Student Support Officer Support Worker Family Support Worker Child Safety Officer Outreach Worker Welfare Worker Family Counsellor Student Counsellor
+ 9 more
CHC43515

Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work
Online
10 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Support Worker Volunteer Coordinator Crisis Support Worker
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Support Worker Volunteer Coordinator Crisis Support Worker
CHC43215 & CHC42021

Dual Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs & Certificate IV in Community Services
Online
15 months
$4,900
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Outreach Worker Family Support Worker Drug and Alcohol Counsellor
Case Worker Community Health Worker Rehabilitation Counsellor
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Outreach Worker Family Support Worker Drug and Alcohol Counsellor Case Worker Community Health Worker Rehabilitation Counsellor + 3 more
CHCSS00102

Mental Health Co-existing Needs Skill Set
On Campus, Online
13 weeks
$1,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Mental Health Support Worker Support Worker Youth Support Worker
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Mental Health Support Worker Support Worker Youth Support Worker

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
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