About this role
Develop and implement plans to improve life in the local community.
What you might do day-to-day in this job
Typical tasks for a Community Worker include:
- liaise with community groups, welfare agencies, government and business regarding community issues
- assess community needs and resources for health, welfare, housing, employment and training
- promote awareness of available resources, facilities and resources to the local community
- encourage connections and networking within the community
- encourage people to take leadership of community initiatives
- work with community groups to develop and implement long-term plans
- help community groups apply for government funding and encourage them to set up partnerships with other organisations such businesses and councils
- set up and maintain local community projects and report on their progress.
Courses that can lead to a career as a Community Worker
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Certificate IV in Youth Work
CHC40421
Develop the skills to support, mentor and empower young people through practical, community-based training.
- Traineeship
- On-the-job training
- 2 years
- Cost varies
- Financial help available
- No entry requirements
- Partially online
- Part-time may be available
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Build advanced skills to support children’s learning and wellbeing through practical school-based experience.
- Traineeship
- On-the-job training
- 2 years
- Cost varies
- Financial help available
- No entry requirements
- Partially online
- Part-time may be available
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Diploma of Community Services
CHC52025
Learn to lead and support people in need. Build skills in case management, counselling and community programs.
- 1–2 years
- Cost varies
- Financial help available
- No entry requirements
- Partially online
- Part-time may be available