Youth Work

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

Outreach Worker

Outreach Workers raise awareness, educate on community issues, and build relationships with organisations to address challenges collaboratively.

Avg yearly income $67,600
Skill level Advanced

Youth Support Worker

Youth Support Workers assist young people with employment, housing, and education while addressing social, financial, and emotional challenges through counselling and outreach.

Avg yearly income $67,600
Skill level Advanced

Youth Case Worker

Youth Case Workers assist children and teens individually, enhancing their lives while managing files and navigating social welfare systems.

Avg yearly income $72,020
Skill level Advanced

Welfare Worker

Welfare Workers assist disadvantaged individuals in accessing social services, conducting assessments, and referring them to appropriate support agencies.

Avg yearly income $82,680
Skill level Advanced

Family Support Worker

Family Support Workers provide guidance and emotional support to families, assisting those at risk and working in various sectors like child protection and community health.

Avg yearly income $72,800
Skill level Advanced

Youth Worker

A Youth Worker supports young people facing challenges like homelessness or family violence, provides guidance, runs group programs, and refers clients to other services

Avg yearly income $65,000
Skill level Advanced

Youth Engagement Officer

Youth Engagement Officers promote education and wellbeing in vulnerable youth through outreach programs and support initiatives.

Avg yearly income $83,200
Skill level Advanced

Youth Support Officer

A Youth Support Officer provides guidance and support to young people, creating personalised plans and facilitating access to community resources.

Avg yearly income $77,220
Skill level Advanced

Child Safety Officer

A Child Safety Officer identifies at-risk children and ensures their protection through assessments, investigations, and case management.

Avg yearly income $93,600
Skill level Advanced

Youth Justice Officer

Youth Justice Officers supervise young offenders in custody, fostering personal development while ensuring security and referring them to essential services.

Avg yearly income $76,752
Skill level Advanced

Social Welfare Officer

Social Welfare Officers support individuals and families facing challenges like mental health, unemployment, or homelessness through outreach and direct aid.

Avg yearly income $100,880
Skill level Advanced

Community Worker

Community Workers support vulnerable individuals through counselling, advocacy, and social welfare programs, specialising in areas like mental health and disability.

Avg yearly income $71,864
Skill level Advanced

Youth Adviser

A Youth Adviser supports young people by providing guidance in education, employment, and personal development while developing tailored programs.

Avg yearly income $80,496
Skill level Advanced

Youth Advocate

A Youth Advocate represents young people's interests, helping them access services and navigate challenges while empowering informed decision-making.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Advanced
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in youth work

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
CHC43315

Certificate IV in Mental Health
Blended, On Campus, Online
6 - 18 months
$0 - $4,995
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Outreach Worker Mental Health Worker Peer Support Worker
Mental Health Support Worker Community Rehabilitation Worker Crisis Support Worker
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Outreach Worker Mental Health Worker Peer Support Worker Mental Health Support Worker Community Rehabilitation Worker Crisis Support Worker + 3 more
CHC32015

Certificate III in Community Services
Blended, On Campus, Online
9 - 12 months
$899 - $4,950
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
NDIS Worker Community Support Worker Caseworker
Peer Support Worker Youth Support Worker Youth Case Worker Welfare Worker Outreach Worker Support Worker
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
NDIS Worker Community Support Worker Caseworker Peer Support Worker Youth Support Worker Youth Case Worker Welfare Worker Outreach Worker Support Worker + 6 more
CHC52021

Diploma of Community Services
Blended, On Campus, Online
6 - 16 months
$100 - $9,900
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Family Support Worker Social Worker Case Manager
Program Coordinator Community Development Officer Case Worker Crisis Support Worker Client Services Officer
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Family Support Worker Social Worker Case Manager Program Coordinator Community Development Officer Case Worker Crisis Support Worker Client Services Officer + 5 more
CHC42021

Certificate IV in Community Services
Blended, On Campus, Online
6 - 12 months
$0 - $4,300
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Case Manager Community Development Worker Community Support Worker
Community Care Worker Family Support Worker Youth Worker Case Worker Community Advocate Community Health Liaison
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Case Manager Community Development Worker Community Support Worker Community Care Worker Family Support Worker Youth Worker Case Worker Community Advocate Community Health Liaison + 6 more
CHC52021

Diploma of Community Services (Case Management)
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 24 months
$5,788 - $7,995
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Case Worker Mental Health Case Manager Care Coordinator
Youth Case Worker Case Manager
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Case Worker Mental Health Case Manager Care Coordinator Youth Case Worker Case Manager + 2 more
CHC40421

Certificate IV in Youth Work
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 months
$615 - $4,995
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Outreach Worker Youth Case Worker Youth Support Worker
Youth Worker Youth Support Officer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Outreach Worker Youth Case Worker Youth Support Worker Youth Worker Youth Support Officer + 2 more
CHC43215 & CHC43315

Dual Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs & Certificate IV in Mental Health
Online
17 - 24 months
$5,200 - $6,898
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Crisis Support Worker Peer Support Worker Mental Health Worker
Family Support Worker Outreach Worker Support Worker
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Crisis Support Worker Peer Support Worker Mental Health Worker Family Support Worker Outreach Worker Support Worker + 3 more
CHC53315

Diploma of Mental Health
Online
12 months
$7,995
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Services Officer Crisis Support Worker Mental Health Case Manager
Mental Health Worker Outreach Worker Intake Worker Mental Health Support Worker Peer Support Worker
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Services Officer Crisis Support Worker Mental Health Case Manager Mental Health Worker Outreach Worker Intake Worker Mental Health Support Worker Peer Support Worker + 5 more
CHC50421

Diploma of Youth Work
Online
12 months
$7,995
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Youth Support Officer Youth Worker Youth Support Worker
Youth Case Worker Outreach Worker Youth Engagement Officer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Youth Support Officer Youth Worker Youth Support Worker Youth Case Worker Outreach Worker Youth Engagement Officer + 3 more
CHCSS00093

Alcohol and Other Drugs Skill Set
Online
13 weeks
$342 - $1,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Drug and Alcohol Counsellor Community Support Worker Outreach Worker
Support Worker Youth Support Worker
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Drug and Alcohol Counsellor Community Support Worker Outreach Worker Support Worker Youth Support Worker + 2 more
CHC50321

Diploma of Child, Youth and Family Intervention
Online
18 months
$6,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Case Worker Youth Support Worker Youth Case Worker
Welfare Worker Outreach Worker Youth Worker Family Support Worker Child Safety Officer
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Case Worker Youth Support Worker Youth Case Worker Welfare Worker Outreach Worker Youth Worker Family Support Worker Child Safety Officer + 5 more
CHCSS00102

Mental Health Co-existing Needs Skill Set
On Campus, Online
13 weeks
$308 - $1,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Youth Support Worker Social Worker Mental Health Worker
Community Support Worker Mental Health Support Worker Case Worker Mental Health Case Manager
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Youth Support Worker Social Worker Mental Health Worker Community Support Worker Mental Health Support Worker Case Worker Mental Health Case Manager + 4 more
CHC43215 & CHC42021

Dual Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs & Certificate IV in Community Services
Online
15 months
$4,900
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Mental Health Support Worker Community Support Worker Family Support Worker
Youth Worker Outreach Worker Case Worker
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Mental Health Support Worker Community Support Worker Family Support Worker Youth Worker Outreach Worker Case Worker + 3 more
22660VIC

Course in Identifying and Responding to Family Violence Risk
Online
6 weeks
$500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Child Safety Officer Family Support Worker Support Worker
Outreach Worker Youth Counsellor Youth Case Worker Family Counsellor Welfare Worker Youth Support Worker
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Child Safety Officer Family Support Worker Support Worker Outreach Worker Youth Counsellor Youth Case Worker Family Counsellor Welfare Worker Youth Support Worker + 6 more
CHCSS00088

Induction
Blended
2 months
$114 - $800
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Residential Care Worker Youth Worker Disability Support Worker
Community Support Worker Childcare Worker
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Residential Care Worker Youth Worker Disability Support Worker Community Support Worker Childcare Worker + 2 more
CHC53215

Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 24 months
$0 - $18,127
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Welfare Worker Substance Abuse Counsellor Drug and Alcohol Counsellor
Addiction Counsellor
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Welfare Worker Substance Abuse Counsellor Drug and Alcohol Counsellor Addiction Counsellor + 1 more
10779NAT

Graduate Diploma of Trauma-Informed Processwork Psychotherapy
On Campus
24 months
$29,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Practice Manager Psychotherapist Counsellor
Community Outreach Coordinator Psychological Researcher Mental Health Clinician
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Practice Manager Psychotherapist Counsellor Community Outreach Coordinator Psychological Researcher Mental Health Clinician + 3 more
HLT40121

Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care
Online
18 months
$9,855
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Health Care Worker Aboriginal Disability Worker Aboriginal Community Care Worker
Aboriginal Health Worker Outreach Worker Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker Health Promotion Officer
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Health Care Worker Aboriginal Disability Worker Aboriginal Community Care Worker Aboriginal Health Worker Outreach Worker Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker Health Promotion Officer + 4 more
CHC40321

Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
6 - 24 months
$0 - $14,107
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Youth Support Officer Support Worker Outreach Worker
Youth Counsellor Youth Case Worker Youth Justice Officer Youth Support Worker Child Safety Officer Youth Worker
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Youth Support Officer Support Worker Outreach Worker Youth Counsellor Youth Case Worker Youth Justice Officer Youth Support Worker Child Safety Officer Youth Worker + 6 more
CHC52121

Diploma of Community Development
Blended, On Campus
12 - 24 months
$0 - $6,300
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Development Manager Youth Worker Housing Officer
Community Engagement Officer Community Development Worker Volunteer Coordinator Project Officer Community Development Officer Health Promotion Officer
+ 6 more
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Further reading

How to start a career in Youth Work

25th May 2021

What can you do with a Diploma of Youth Work?

2nd November 2020

What can you do with a Certificate IV in Youth Work?

4th August 2021

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More about youth work courses

Transform lives by specialising in youth work, a vital sector of community services. These accredited training courses equip you to meet the physical, mental, and emotional needs of young people, shaping them into successful contributors to society.

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