Social Worker

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Median Average:
$75,000
Social Worker in Australia median base salary $75,000/yr. Information is based on 33 Social Worker jobs advertised between May 2023 and May 2024.
How much do Social Worker earn in Australia? The average salary of Social Worker is $75,000 in Australia
$75,000 /yr
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Average $75,000
Range $75K - $75K
Last updated May 24 2024
The average pay range for Social Worker is between $75K and $75K. Salaries vary from a low of $60K up to $110K per year. The average number of Social Worker roles advertised per month is 56 in Australia between May 2023 and May 2024.
What are the most common skills required to be a Social Worker? The most common skills required for a Social Worker are:
Clinical Social Work Crisis Intervention Casework Citizenship Advocacy Case Management Case Managers Child Protection Coronary Bookings Community Support Community Support Services Art Community Engagement CRM
See all 15 skills

These skills are most commonly found in Social Worker job advertisements and position descriptions.

Last updated May 31 2024
Which recruitment agencies have the largest number of Psychology, Counselling & Social Work roles in Australia?
See which recruitment agencies advertise the most Psychology, Counselling & Social Work roles. See what salaries they paid for Psychology, Counselling & Social Work in Australia. See how they compare to the average Psychology, Counselling & Social Work salary of $81,680.
Royal Melbourne Hospital
Melbourne (100%)
3,133

$69K-$98K

($2,568)

$69K-$98K
($2,568)
Forensicare
Melbourne (100%), Geelong (0%)
1,265

$87K-$123K

($24,172)

$87K-$123K
($24,172)
S.A. Health
Adelaide (100%)
1,202

$73K-$108K

($9,143)

$73K-$108K
($9,143)
Everyday Independence
Melbourne (72%), Sydney (15%), Brisbane (6%), Geelong (4%) +1 others
969

$77K-$117K

($16,069)

$77K-$117K
($16,069)
Metro North Hospital & Health Service
Brisbane (100%)
958

$84K-$124K

($22,653)

$84K-$124K
($22,653)
Last Updated April 08 2022
How many years does it take to become a Social Worker?
Most candidates undertake an average of 5 years Healthcare & Medical prior to being appointed as a Social Worker.
Average Healthcare & Medical required to become a Social Worker
Last updated May 28 2024
Most candidates have on average 6 years working experience prior to becoming a Social Worker.
Average Healthcare & Medical required to become a Social Worker
Last updated May 28 2024
Where are Social Worker in Australia sourced from?
Social Worker are sourced from
these companies
ACT Health
Arcadia College
Austin Health
Australian Nursing Home Foundation
Barnardos
Social Worker are sourced in Australia are most likely to be sourced from these schools
Griffith University
Monash University
Flinders University
University of Tasmania
Victoria University
Last updated May 28 2024