Youth Worker

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Median Average:
$72,142
Youth Worker in Australia median base salary $72,142/yr. Information is based on 21 Youth Worker jobs advertised between April 2023 and April 2024.
How much do Youth Worker earn in Australia? The average salary of Youth Worker is $72,142 in Australia
$72,142 /yr
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Average $72,142
Range $70K - $80K
Last updated April 26 2024
The average pay range for Youth Worker is between $70K and $80K. Salaries vary from a low of $60K up to $90K per year. The average number of Youth Worker roles advertised per month is 7 in Australia between April 2023 and April 2024.
What are the most common skills required to be a Youth Worker? The most common skills required for a Youth Worker are:
Child Protection Case Management Community Engagement Child Protection Community Engagement Advocacy Case Management Casework Child Protection Community Development Conflict Resolution Case Management Case Planning Casework Child Protection Community Development Community Engagement Conflict Resolution Cooking Advocacy Case Management Case Planning Case Work Casework Child Welfare Chinese Community Development Community Engagement Conflict Resolution Cooking
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These skills are most commonly found in Youth Worker job advertisements and position descriptions.

Last updated March 31 2024
Which recruitment agencies have the largest number of Child Welfare, Youth & Family Services roles in Australia?
See which recruitment agencies advertise the most Child Welfare, Youth & Family Services roles. See what salaries they paid for Child Welfare, Youth & Family Services in Australia. See how they compare to the average Child Welfare, Youth & Family Services salary of $74,696.
Department of Family & Community Services
Newcastle (21%), Sydney (21%), Canberra (14%), Brisbane (13%) +4 others
5,116

$76K-$93K

($10,513)

$76K-$93K
($10,513)
abrs
Sydney (91%), Canberra (8%), Wollongong (1%), Newcastle (0%)
1,115

$71K-$87K

($4,743)

$71K-$87K
($4,743)
Department of Families, Fairness & Housing
Melbourne (64%), Geelong (29%), Albury (7%)
1,110

$85K-$118K

($27,259)

$85K-$118K
($27,259)
Uniting (Victoria and Tasmania) Limited
Melbourne (94%), Albury (6%)
996

$71K-$91K

($7,059)

$71K-$91K
($7,059)
UnitingCare Community
Brisbane (89%), Townsville (7%), Gold Coast (4%), Adelaide (1%)
995

$78K-$104K

($17,220)

$78K-$104K
($17,220)
Last Updated April 29 2022
How many years does it take to become a Youth Worker?
Most candidates undertake an average of 3 years Community Services & Development prior to being appointed as a Youth Worker.
Average Community Services & Development required to become a Youth Worker
Last updated April 27 2024
Most candidates have on average 5 years working experience prior to becoming a Youth Worker.
Average Community Services & Development required to become a Youth Worker
Last updated April 27 2024
Where are Youth Worker in Australia sourced from?
Youth Worker are sourced from
these companies
Life Without Barriers
Lifestyle Solutions
Berry Street
Safe Places for Children
Somerville Secondary College
Youth Worker are sourced in Australia are most likely to be sourced from these schools
TAFE
Victoria University
Deakin University
Griffith University
Australian College of Applied Psychology
Last updated April 27 2024