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ANZSCO 599515Updated 2026-01-29

Social Security Assessor

National shortage level: Low

ANZSCO 599515OSCA 591231

Snapshot

Median pay: AUD 90k
Weekly earnings: AUD 1730
Salary range: AUD 81k-AUD 99k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility

State distribution

30.5%
NSW
22%
QLD
21.1%
VIC

Education mix

22.9%
year 12
20.1%
certificate iii/ iv
19%
bachelor degree

Role overview

Social Security Assessors assess social welfare claims and entitlements under government legislation and investigate fraud and suspected breaches of legislation.

What you do
  • Assesses claims for government benefits.

Core skills

    Credentials & pathway

    • Recommended level: year 12 (22.9%)

    Recent job ads

    No ads listed yet.

    Tasks

    • Assesses claims for government benefits.

    Earnings

    Weekly median: AUD 1730
    Annual median: AUD 90k
    Range: AUD 81k-AUD 99k