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ANZSCO 411713Updated 2026-01-29
Family Support Worker
National shortage level: Low
ANZSCO 411713OSCA 411632
Snapshot
Median pay: AUD 60k
Weekly earnings: AUD 1160
Salary range: AUD 54k-AUD 67k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility
State distribution
28.6%
VIC
23.5%
NSW
21.3%
QLD
Education mix
28.5%
bachelor degree
27%
advanced diploma/ diploma
12.9%
certificate iii/ iv
Role overview
Family Support Workers assist the work of Social Workers and Welfare Workers by providing services and support to families.
What you do
- • Assesses clients' needs and plans, develops and implements educational, training and support programs.
- • Interviews clients and assesses the nature and extent of difficulties.
- • Monitors and reports on the progress of clients.
Core skills
Credentials & pathway
- Recommended level: bachelor degree (28.5%)
Recent job ads
No ads listed yet.
Tasks
- • Assesses clients' needs and plans, develops and implements educational, training and support programs.
- • Interviews clients and assesses the nature and extent of difficulties.
- • Monitors and reports on the progress of clients.
Earnings
Weekly median: AUD 1160
Annual median: AUD 60k
Range: AUD 54k-AUD 67k