Community Management

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

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

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 Health Liaison

A Community Health Liaison connects individuals to healthcare services, requiring strong communication skills to improve health outcomes.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Beginner

Community Advocate

A Community Advocate helps individuals access services and resources, requiring strong communication skills to represent community interests effectively.

Avg yearly income $83,200
Skill level Advanced

Community Development Officer

Community Development Officers create and implement community programs, serving as a vital link between local residents and stakeholders.

Avg yearly income $104,000
Skill level Advanced

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

Community Services Officer

A Community Services Officer aids individuals in accessing essential services, needing strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Avg yearly income $88,400
Skill level Advanced

Fundraising Coordinator

A Fundraising Coordinator plans and executes campaigns to raise funds for charities, managing events, stakeholder relationships, and strategies.

Avg yearly income $72,800
Skill level Advanced

Community Recovery Officer

A Community Recovery Officer aids individuals and communities affected by disasters by coordinating resources and developing recovery plans.

Avg yearly income $62,400
Skill level Advanced

Community Liaison Officer

A Community Liaison Officer improves community conditions by addressing concerns with authorities, requiring strong communication and organisation skills.

Avg yearly income $83,200
Skill level Advanced

Community Arts Worker

Community Arts Workers create and manage arts programs that promote creative development in communities, focusing on diverse groups and rural areas.

Avg yearly income $86,216
Skill level Advanced
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in community management

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
CHC43121

Certificate IV in Disability Support
Blended, On Campus, Online
6 - 12 months
$3,250 - $8,800
  • Completed Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) or equivalent qualifications OR
  • Completed CHC30408 Certificate III in Disability PLUS the CHCSS00125 Entry to Certificate IV in Disability Support Skill Set.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Support Worker NDIS Worker Residential Care Worker
Disability Service Officer Disability Team Leader Disability Support Worker
+ 3 more
  • Completed Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) or equivalent qualifications OR
  • Completed CHC30408 Certificate III in Disability PLUS the CHCSS00125 Entry to Certificate IV in Disability Support Skill Set.
  • Completed CHC30408 Certificate III in Disability PLUS the CHCSS00125 Entry to Certificate IV in Disability Support Skill Set.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Support Worker NDIS Worker Residential Care Worker Disability Service Officer Disability Team Leader Disability Support Worker + 3 more
CHC52021

Diploma of Community Services
Blended, On Campus, Online
8 - 18 months
$0 - $13,900
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Case Manager Case Worker Family Support Worker
Community Development Officer Program Coordinator Client Services Officer Crisis Support Worker
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Case Manager Case Worker Family Support Worker Community Development Officer Program Coordinator Client Services Officer Crisis Support Worker + 4 more
CHC32015

Certificate III in Community Services
Blended, On Campus, Online
52 weeks
$1,950 - $7,800
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Support Worker Youth Support Worker Youth Case Worker
Outreach Worker Welfare Worker Peer Support Worker Community Support Worker Caseworker NDIS Worker
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Support Worker Youth Support Worker Youth Case Worker Outreach Worker Welfare Worker Peer Support Worker Community Support Worker Caseworker NDIS Worker + 6 more
CHC43415

Certificate IV in Leisure and Health
Blended, On Campus, Online
8 - 12 months
$3,500 - $3,950
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Lifestyle Coordinator Diversional Therapy Assistant Program Coordinator
Wellness Coordinator Community Support Worker
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Lifestyle Coordinator Diversional Therapy Assistant Program Coordinator Wellness Coordinator Community Support Worker + 2 more
CHC42021

Certificate IV in Community Services
Blended, On Campus, Online
6 - 12 months
$30 - $3,950
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Case Manager Case Worker Community Advocate
Community Care Worker Community Development Worker Community Health Liaison Community Support Worker Family Support Worker Youth Worker
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Case Manager Case Worker Community Advocate Community Care Worker Community Development Worker Community Health Liaison Community Support Worker Family Support Worker Youth Worker + 6 more
CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support
On Campus
6 months
$0 - $3,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
NDIS Worker Aged Care Worker Community Care Worker
Community Support Worker Disability Support Worker Home Care Assistance Worker Home Carer Personal Carer Support Worker
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
NDIS Worker Aged Care Worker Community Care Worker Community Support Worker Disability Support Worker Home Care Assistance Worker Home Carer Personal Carer Support Worker + 6 more
CHC53315

Diploma of Mental Health
Online
12 months
$7,995
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Peer Support Worker Outreach Worker Crisis Support Worker
Intake Worker Mental Health Support Worker Mental Health Worker Mental Health Case Manager Community Services Officer
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Peer Support Worker Outreach Worker Crisis Support Worker Intake Worker Mental Health Support Worker Mental Health Worker Mental Health Case Manager Community Services Officer + 5 more
CHC62015

Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management
Online
12 months
$6,898
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Development Manager Aged Care Manager Case Manager
Program Manager Disability Team Leader Health Services Manager Practice Manager
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Development Manager Aged Care Manager Case Manager Program Manager Disability Team Leader Health Services Manager Practice Manager + 4 more
CHCSS00088

Induction
Online
13 weeks
$67 - $227
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Support Worker Support Worker Disability Support Worker
Youth Worker Residential Care Worker Childcare Worker Family Support Worker Student Support Officer
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Support Worker Support Worker Disability Support Worker Youth Worker Residential Care Worker Childcare Worker Family Support Worker Student Support Officer + 5 more
PSP60122

Advanced Diploma of Government
Blended, Online
18 months
$8,995
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Policy Adviser Government Policy Advisor Program Manager
Policy Analyst Community Development Officer Public Sector Manager Ministerial Advisor
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Policy Adviser Government Policy Advisor Program Manager Policy Analyst Community Development Officer Public Sector Manager Ministerial Advisor + 4 more
BSBSS00117

Diversity and Inclusion Skill Set
Blended, Online
6 months
$1,195
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Operations Manager Human Resources Manager Employee Relations Manager
Community Engagement Coordinator Talent Acquisition Specialist Change Management Consultant
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Operations Manager Human Resources Manager Employee Relations Manager Community Engagement Coordinator Talent Acquisition Specialist Change Management Consultant + 3 more
PSPSS00056

Public Sector Manager Skill Set
Blended, Online
6 months
$1,295
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Government Policy Advisor Community Relations Manager Government Relations Manager
Public Affairs Consultant Public Sector Manager
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Government Policy Advisor Community Relations Manager Government Relations Manager Public Affairs Consultant Public Sector Manager + 2 more
PSPSS00054

Public Sector Executive Manager Skill Set
Blended, Online
6 months
$1,495
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Executive Manager Public Sector Manager Executive Director
General Manager Chief Operating Officer (COO) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Regional Manager Operations Manager
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Executive Manager Public Sector Manager Executive Director General Manager Chief Operating Officer (COO) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Regional Manager Operations Manager + 5 more
PSPSS00058

Workplace Coaching Skill Set
Blended, Online
6 months
$1,095
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Team Leader Supervisor Human Resources Officer
Organisational Development Consultant Change Management Consultant Public Sector Manager Workplace Trainer
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Team Leader Supervisor Human Resources Officer Organisational Development Consultant Change Management Consultant Public Sector Manager Workplace Trainer + 4 more
SIT50322

Diploma of Event Management
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
6 - 24 months
$0 - $14,620
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Event Manager Fundraising Coordinator Sponsorship Manager
Festival Producer Ticketing Coordinator Catering Manager
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Event Manager Fundraising Coordinator Sponsorship Manager Festival Producer Ticketing Coordinator Catering Manager + 3 more

Bachelor of Business (Marketing)
Blended, On Campus, Online
3 years
$0 - $105,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Brand Manager Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) Product Marketing Manager
Promotions Manager Advertising Manager Brand Strategist International Marketer Market Analyst Marketing Manager Media Buyer Media Planner Content Marketing Manager Content Executive Pharmaceutical Sales Representative Marketing Project Manager International Marketing Specialist Campaign Manager Sponsorship Manager Gallery Manager Fundraising Coordinator Marketing Strategist New Home Sales Consultant
+ 19 more
CHC22015

Certificate II in Community Services
Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
4 - 24 months
$0 - $4,250
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Support Worker Volunteer Coordinator Support Worker
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Support Worker Volunteer Coordinator Support Worker
CHC33021

Certificate III In Individual Support (Home and Community Care)
Blended
6 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Care Coordinator Residential Care Officer Patient Care Assistant
Patient Services Assistant Nursing Assistant Occupational Therapy Assistant Community Support Worker Personal Carer Aged Care Worker Residential Care Worker Community Care Worker Home Care Assistance Worker Disability Support Worker Trainee Support Worker Home Carer
+ 12 more
CHC43215

Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs
Blended, On Campus, Online
11 - 24 months
$0 - $17,806
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Substance Abuse Counsellor Community Support Worker
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Substance Abuse Counsellor Community Support Worker
CHC42121

Certificate IV in Community Development
Blended, On Campus
12 months
$2,500 - $5,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Development Manager Fundraising Coordinator Community Support Worker
Community Development Worker Welfare Worker Volunteer Coordinator Community Recovery Officer
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Development Manager Fundraising Coordinator Community Support Worker Community Development Worker Welfare Worker Volunteer Coordinator Community Recovery Officer + 4 more
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Further reading

How to start a career in community management

18th August 2020)

What can you do with a Diploma of Community Services (Case Management)?

8th February 2021)

What can you do with an Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management?

1st December 2020)

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