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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