Welfare Worker
A Community Worker delivers community development and social support programs to disadvantaged groups and communities in Australian local government, non-profit, and government agencies.
Full-time AUD, 2025 indicative. Wide bands reflect variation by employer, experience, and location.
Consistent demand in local government, NDIS, and community health sectors.
Occupation list membership
Which Department of Home Affairs skilled lists this occupation currently appears on.
- STSOLShort-Term Skilled Occupation List
Occupations eligible for shorter-term sponsored visas including Subclass 482 (short-term stream).
Assessing authority
The body that assesses skills for migration purposes for this occupation.
- CWACWA
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 → |
| TAS | Tasmania | View nomination → |
| NT | Northern Territory | View nomination → |
| ACT | Australian Capital Territory | View nomination → |
Key duties
- Facilitate community development projects and social inclusion programs
- Provide direct support and referral services to community members
- Engage with local community groups and build community capacity
- Collect and report data on program participation and outcomes
Skills required
- Community development principles and participatory approaches
- Program facilitation and community engagement
- Report writing and data collection
- Cross-cultural competency and inclusive practice
Typical qualifications pathway
Certificate IV in Community Services or Bachelor of Community Development. 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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