Australian Education Pathways

Indigenous Health Workers

VET / TAFE Strong growth · ANZSCO skill level 2 · occupation 4115

Indigenous Health Workers assist with the coordination and provision of health care delivery to Indigenous communities.

People employed1,200
Median pay$1,460per week, full-time
Projected growth+10%over 5 years (to 2030)
Recent growth0%per year
Median age55

How do you get there?

Highest qualification held by people in this job: 12.9% university · 58.4% vet / tafe · 22.6% school / entry (ABS Census via JSA).

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Where these jobs are

VIC 27.2% · WA 16.3% · NT 16.3% · QLD 11.9% · SA 8.3% · NSW 7.7% · TAS 6.1% · ACT 6.1%

Top industries

Health Care and Social Assistance · Other Services · Public Administration and Safety.

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia — Occupation profiles (Feb 2026) + Employment Projections (May 2025–2035). © Commonwealth of Australia, CC BY 4.0. Figures are national estimates.