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.
Full-time AUD, 2025 indicative. Wide bands reflect variation by employer, experience, and location.
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
The body that assesses skills for migration purposes for this occupation.
- VETVETASSESSVisit official site →
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.
| Code | State / Territory | Details |
|---|---|---|
| WA | Western Australia | View nomination → |
| SA | South Australia | View nomination → |
| ACT | Australian Capital Territory | View 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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