Social Worker

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Full Time Average
Weekly Wage
$1,901 to $2,460
Earnings for full-time employees before tax.

The ranges are for all ages and levels of experience, so they cannot be used to determine what an individual worker will actually earn.
Full Time/Part Time
Split
68%32%
This shows the proportion of workers who work part-time.

The information uses the Australian Bureau of Statistics definition of part-time, which is working less than 35 hours per week.
Currently Employed
Workers
48,000
The total number of people employed in Australia in November 2025 for this occupation.

It includes both full-time and part-time workers.
Future Job Openings
Next Five Years
5k - 10k
An estimate of the number of job opportunities likely to be available over the next five years.

It does not provide any guidance about the number of job seekers for this occupation.
Current
Unemployment
Low
The unemployment rate is the number of unemployed people as a percentage of the labour force (employed plus unemployed).
An occupation may have high unemployment but may also be experiencing shortages for particular skills.
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What does it take to become a Social Worker?

Social workers help people to deal with personal and social problems, provide counselling and support either directly or by planning or carrying out programmes.

Danielle shares what inspired her to become a Social Worker, which organisations require social workers and what steps are required to work in the industry.

Find out more

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