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ANZSCO 272611Skill level 1Version 5Updated 2026-04-26

Community Arts Worker

A Welfare Worker provides social support, case management, and community services assistance to vulnerable individuals and families across Australian government and non-government organisations.

Indicative salary range
$55,000 - $90,000 (2025 indicative)

Full-time AUD, 2025 indicative. Wide bands reflect variation by employer, experience, and location.

Labour market demand

High demand across housing, family support, and emergency relief services.

Occupation list membership

Which Department of Home Affairs skilled lists this occupation currently appears on.

  • ROLRegional Occupation List

    Occupations eligible for regional visas such as Subclass 491 and 494.

Assessing authority

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Visa pathways

Australian visa subclasses for which this occupation is currently eligible.

State nominations

States and territories that currently nominate this occupation for skilled migration.

CodeState / TerritoryDetails
WAWestern AustraliaView nomination →
SASouth AustraliaView nomination →
ACTAustralian Capital TerritoryView nomination →

Key duties

  • Provide supportive casework and practical assistance to clients in need
  • Develop and implement support plans addressing housing, finances, and wellbeing
  • Refer clients to specialist services and monitor progress
  • Maintain case records and contribute to program reporting

Skills required

  • Community service practice and case management
  • Client assessment and support planning
  • Service referral and community resource knowledge
  • Written and oral communication for case recording

Typical qualifications pathway

Diploma or Certificate IV in Community Services; Bachelor of Social Work is an advantage. VETASSESS assesses qualifications.

Visa & occupation list information

Listed on STSOL and CSOL, supporting subclasses 186, 190, 482, 491, and 494 For advice on which pathway suits your circumstances, consult a registered MARA migration agent.

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