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Welfare, Recreation and Community Arts Workers

University degree Strong growth · ANZSCO skill level 1 · occupation 2726

Welfare, Recreation and Community Arts Workers design and implement strategies and programs to meet community and individual needs and assist individuals, families and groups with social, emotional and financial difficulties to improve quality of life by educating and supporting them and working towards change in their social environment.

People employed42,600
Median pay$1,960per week, full-time
Projected growth+13.7%over 5 years (to 2030)
Recent growth+3.1%per year
Median age39
Female share68%

How do you get there?

Highest qualification held by people in this job: 57.5% university · 31.1% vet / tafe · 9% school / entry (ABS Census via JSA).

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Where these jobs are

NSW 29.3% · VIC 28% · QLD 22.5% · WA 8.6% · SA 6% · NT 2.1% · TAS 1.7% · ACT 1.7%

Top industries

Health Care and Social Assistance · 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.