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  • What is community service?
  • Meet Rishi
  • 1. Become a counsellor
  • 2. Develop your skills in mental health support
  • 3. Work with people with a disability
  • 4. Work in aged care
  • 5. Work in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander services
  • 6. Work in child protection services
  • 7. Support people with drug and alcohol problems
  • Skills needed to work in the community services industry
  • Benefits of working in community services
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Published on March 10, 2023

7 Rewarding Pathways into a Community Services Career

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7 Rewarding Pathways into a Community Services Career
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  • What is community service?
  • Meet Rishi
  • 1. Become a counsellor
  • 2. Develop your skills in mental health support
  • 3. Work with people with a disability
  • 4. Work in aged care
  • 5. Work in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander services
  • 6. Work in child protection services
  • 7. Support people with drug and alcohol problems
  • Skills needed to work in the community services industry
  • Benefits of working in community services
  • Community service for students
  • Browse Results

Do you want to make a difference? Do you want to help people in need, improve society and assist your community? Then a career in community services could be for you.

Working in the community services sector can be incredibly rewarding. You’ll help people struggling with various issues and help them get back on their feet.

This broad sector in Australia is full of rewarding job opportunities where you can work to better the lives of the community around you. And if you’re looking for a secure career path, look no further. The health care and social assistance industry is the largest and fastest-growing industry in Australia, and the demand for workers in community services is high.

Before you look at study paths, it’s essential to learn about the sector. This comprehensive guide contains all the information you need to decide whether a career in community service is right for you.

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What is community service?

Community services include any service provided by government, private or not-for-profit organisations to the general public, often to help and support those who are disadvantaged in some way.

Careers in community services are varied and offer many career progression opportunities. There is a wide range of rewarding work available, from working with children, older people, people with a disability, or those experiencing mental illness.

Australia career pathways in community services

Working in community services can differ depending on your qualifications and certifications. A range of careers in community services can be divided into: Diploma of community services pathways and job outcomes, Certificate 3 community service job outcomes and Certificate 4 community services job outcomes.

There are many different areas where you can specialise, both in paid and volunteer positions, including:

  • Counselling
  • Mental health support
  • Disability support
  • Aged care
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander services
  • Child protection
  • Family services
  • Case management

Community service work can be very challenging, but it also offers many rewards. People who succeed in this type of field tend to enjoy helping others and are motivated by the positive impact of their work on communities. They also tend to enjoy variety and new challenges and aren’t afraid to create solutions to problems as they come up.

Meet Rishi

A career in community services can open many doors, depending on your interests. Rishi Rishikesan’s career led him to the role of Secretary of Consortium Tamil Association (Australia), where he works to support Tamil people living in the community.

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"My favourite part of the job is building bridges in our Tamil Community with the general Australian Community — first in Sydney and then in other parts of Australia."

—

“My proudest achievement has been supporting and raising money for the underprivileged refugees, low-paid, and unemployed community members in the Western Sydney communities.”


1. Become a counsellor

Counselling is one of the fastest-growing fields in community service. It’s also one of the most fulfilling ways to help others by equipping them with the tools and advice they need to live their best lives.

The workforce is relatively mature, with an average age of 46 years, making this an ideal second (or third) career for many.

As a counsellor, you work with a diverse range of clients — couples, families, individuals and groups — helping people deal with grief, relationship problems, substance abuse, depression or anxiety.

You help clients see different ways to view situations and offer new approaches to manage them. Counsellors also spend a lot of time listening — a skill that takes patience and practice to master.

Counsellor

$85,904

Average salary in Australia

Job outcomes for a counsellor

If you want to kick-start your career in counselling, here are some roles to consider:

 

Career counsellor

 

Drug and alcohol counsellor

 

Family and marriage counsellor

 

Student counsellor

 

Life coach

You can become a counsellor by earning a bachelor’s degree in psychology and counselling or gaining a postgraduate qualification. You can also enter the industry if you start with a diploma level qualification — it’s just dependent on what kind of role you’re aiming to start in.

These popular counselling courses are perfect to start your journey:

Counselling Certificate

  • 6 months of full-time study (200 hours)
  • Introduction to the field of counselling

Learn how to:

  • Provide clients with insights that can prompt behaviour change
  • Improve your listening and communication skills
  • Provide professional commentary on issues
  • Problem-solve specific concerns and situations

And embrace the benefits:

  • Low commitment
  • Best for you if: you’re exploring the counselling field, or adding counselling skills to your job.

(Pathway to Diploma of Counselling)

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Diploma of Counselling

  • 1 year of full-time study
  • Minimum qualification for professional accreditation
  • Workplace-specific, practical focus

Learn how to:

  • Engage with and use counselling theories in practice
  • Improve your interviewing skills
  • Manage cases
  • Respond to crises
  • Provide an environment of cultural safety for clients

And embrace the benefits:

  • Moderate commitment
  • Professional accreditation
  • Best for you if: you plan to start in an entry-level job or set up your own business.

(Pathway to Bachelor of Counselling)

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2. Develop your skills in mental health support

If you are looking for a rewarding career working with people, consider entering the mental health industry, where you can make a huge difference in people’s lives. Mental illnesses can affect anyone at any time, and nearly half of all Australian adults will experience a mental illness at some point in their lives.

Many workers in this field enter mental health after either doing some work or volunteer experience in the community services sector before branching out into mental health work.

First-hand experience can also help you get accepted into a mental health course. If you have a friend or family member who has experienced mental health issues, this can give you the understanding and empathy to make a massive difference as a mental health worker.

Mental health support worker

$67,230

Average salary in Australia

Job outcomes for a mental health worker

Mental health support work is a flexible career path that can be tailored to your interests and skills as you develop them. If you’re interested in this line of work, you’ll need to be confident working with vulnerable people with complex needs and from all walks of life. You’ll also need good communication and teamwork skills and the ability to maintain strong relationships with other professionals.

You can start out in an entry-level position, such as a mental health support worker or care assistant. You might also consider youth or disability services, which will give you plenty of transferable skills that will help you to advance your career later on.

 

Psychologist

 

Clinical psychologist

 

Psychiatrist

 

Psychotherapist

Certificate IV in Mental Health

  • 12 months of online study
  • 80 hours of work placement
  • Prepares you to be a job-ready mental health worker

Learn how to:

  • Provide support for people affected by mental health issues
  • Conduct mental health promotion work
  • Recognise and rehabilitate mental illness and psychiatric disability

And embrace the benefits:

  • No prerequisites
  • Work placement assistance
  • Flexible learning options

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Graduate Diploma in Psychology

  • 1.7 years of part-time study
  • Academic research and theory focus
  • Must have a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in any subject

Learn how to:

  • Engage with contemporary psychological theory
  • Design research studies
  • Apply research methodologies
  • Produce reports and critical reflections

And embrace the benefits:

  • Flexible, 100% online learning
  • Focus on one subject at a time
  • Perfect for upskilling in your current role

(Pathway to becoming a professional psychologist)

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3. Work with people with a disability

Working with people with a disability is an important role in the community, and immensely rewarding. Aged and disabled carers are now often called ‘workers in Individual Support’ to better reflect the nature of their care, which is individualised to the client’s needs.

Almost 20% of Australians have a disability, meaning 3.96 million people in Australia require some care or assistance. There are now over 175,000 workers in the aged and disabled carers sector, and employment is expected to grow strongly.

Aged and disabled carers work in most parts of Australia, and nearly all job roles are in health care and social assistance.

Disability Support Worker

$63,453

Average salary in Australia

Job outcomes for a disability worker

If you’re looking to start your career in disability support services, there are many different pathways you can take. It’s a diverse field, with options across residential, community and individualized services.

 

Disability support worker

 

Special needs teacher

 

Education aide

 

Personal care nurse

 

Disability officer

To start your career in disability support, take a course in individual support. The course will provide you with the practical skills and knowledge you need to work with people who have disabilities. It covers things like how to help someone move safely, what a person’s rights are, how to communicate clearly and much more.

An individual support course is often the first step toward being able to work as a disability support worker or personal care assistant. Over half of disability support workers hold a Certificate IV or Certificate III.

Even if you want to go on to study something different (for example, nursing), it’s still a good idea to complete this course first because it provides you with an excellent foundation for further education or training.

Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)

  • Nationally recognised training
  • Flexible online study
  • 120 hours work placement

Learn how to:

  • Provide individualised support based on client needs
  • Communicate and work with diverse people
  • Facilitate greater empowerment and agency in people’s lives

And embrace the benefits:

  • Entry-level qualification
  • Self-paced learning
  • No formal education entry requirements

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Certificate IV in Disability

  • 120 hours work placement
  • 12 months (10-15hrs/wk)
  • Nationally recognised training

Learn how to:

  • Provide support in a client’s home or community organisation
  • Empower clients to be more independent
  • Supervise or manage team performance

And embrace the benefits:

  • Flexible online study
  • Support in finding a placement
  • Single educator from start to finish

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4. Work in aged care

Aged care is a big issue in Australia — and one that’s getting bigger. It has been estimated that by 2057, the number of Australians over 65 will more than double to 8.8 million people.

That means more opportunities for workers in the industry, including nursing professionals, support workers and llied health professionals such as physiotherapists, occupational therapists and social workers.

Aged care is a rewarding career if you are a compassionate and caring person who wants to make a difference in the lives of older people. In an aged care career, you help older Australians and their carers to live comfortably and independently at home, in residential aged care or in retirement villages.

Aged and disabled carer

$70,304

average salary in Australia

Job outcomes for an aged care worker

Aged care workers may choose to specialise in a particular type of care or focus on a specific group of people.

The scope of aged care workers’ roles varies depending on their qualifications, skills, experience and the organisation they work for.

Work settings include:

 

Personal care worker

 

Nurse

 

Home care assistant

 

Community leisure officer

 

Activities officer

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5. Work in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander services

A qualification in community services can help you gain a career assisting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples with healthcare, mental health, family services, education services and more.

To specialise in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander services, you will need to undertake specific electives that can teach you about the importance of the cultural protocols and practices, amongst many other important aspects of indigenous societies.


6. Work in child protection services

Working in child protection means providing a child-centred, family-focused service that best protects children and young people from harm or abuse within the family. Youth work often involves helping prevent family violence and protecting young people, as well as providing them with care services.

As a child protection practitioner, you’re responsible for:

  • Investigating reports of potential harm to a child
  • Taking legal action and processing through to court action
  • Writing reports
  • Providing advice to those who report cases of abuse
  • Protecting children from family violence

And much much more. It’s a very challenging role that requires you to have a thick skin and an understanding that it’s a tough position to work in. It can also be an incredibly rewarding career, knowing that you’re able to make a difference in the lives of children.

Welfare support worker

$77,584

Average Salary in Australia

Job outcomes for a child protection worker

 

Youth worker

 

Child protection practitioner

 

Family support worker

 

Parole and probation officer

 

Welfare officer


7. Support people with drug and alcohol problems

In community services, you can also make a career for yourself helping those suffering from alcohol and drug abuse. Choosing a qualification in Alcohol and Other Drugs can give workers the skills to support clients who are suffering from issues related to alcohol and drugs. By working in this area, you’ll be making a fulfilling contribution to the community and changing lives.

Welfare support worker

$77,584

Average Salary in Australia

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These are some of the examples of potential job paths that can get you a career in the community services sector in Australia. There are loads more examples of possible career paths, suitable for people at all stages of their career. Whether you’re a school leaver hoping to begin their career or looking for a career change, there are countless opportunities in the healthcare and social assistance industry.

Jobs in community services can be found all over Australia and in several different departments. Do your research into the community services sector, and your potential dream job may come your way.


Skills needed to work in the community services industry

Most people will find that they have skills and experience that are transferrable to the industry. Depending on the role you choose in community services, age and experience can be precious commodities. For example, nearly 10% of ‘welfare workers’ in community services (including job titles such as community worker, disabilities services officer or family support) are aged over 60.

Aside from qualifications, there is a range of skills and attributes that are necessary for success within any role in the community services industry.

These include:

 

Organisation

Organisational skills are essential for not only keeping on top of tasks but also monitoring the progress of any clients that you may work with. If you work in a role such as a child protection officer, you will have a multitude of tasks that you’ll be required to stay on top of. Almost all positions within community services require you to be extremely organised.

 

Communication

Strong interpersonal skills are fundamental, especially if your role often involves communicating with stakeholders and clients. Being able to establish relationships is necessary for any position.

 

Caring

As the community services sector falls under the healthcare and social assistance industry, it’s generally expected that most people who work in that industry enjoy typically caring for people. All roles within the industry involve taking care of others, whether that be disability services, mental health, aged care or child care; they all require taking care of people.

 

Resilience

The community services sector can be confronting. So, a robust and resilient personality is necessary to be able to cope in these types of roles. You could be dealing with anything from violence, bodily substances to death, and personal resilience is what will help get you through.

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Benefits of working in community services

Working in a government position such as community services comes with a load of benefits. This is due to the stressful environment in which you’ll often work in, as well as the advantage that you’ll provide back to the government through the work you do for them.

Some of the benefits of working in a government job in Australia include:

  • Fair and competitive salary package
  • Generous and comprehensive leave
  • Structured progression and professional development opportunities
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Diverse working environment
  • Job security

Whether you’re working in a council, state or commonwealth government position, working for the Australian government is both rewarding and beneficial to your career progression and your life.


Community service for students

During high school, students will often be required to complete a number of hours of unpaid community service work for the local community. There’s a range of options available for students to complete their support services, whether that be in disability services, aged care or a community centre. There’s also a range of organisations that young people can volunteer in outside of school programs.

If you’re looking for a way to help people through unpaid work, check out these range of organisations that are always looking for people to volunteer:

 

State Emergency Services (SES)

Due to the recent bushfire crisis that our nation faced and the unprecedented damage that was caused in places such as NSW, there’s no better way to give back to the community than to volunteer with the SES. Not only helping to fight and respond to bushfires, but you’ll also provide emergency services for crises such as floods, storms, search and rescue, road crash rescue and more.

 

AIME

AIME is a mentoring program that’s designed to help marginalised children overcome some of the barriers to success that they face. Through early intervention, the program allows the children to imagine and create a future that is different from the predetermined narrative that is given by the disadvantaged environments that they live in. To date, AIME has worked with 39,000 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander kids in Australia, who have achieved educational success.

 

RSPCA

You can also give back to your local community by volunteering at your local RSPCA. As a volunteer, you can assist by caring for animals within the shelter, assist with administrative tasks and help out in the shop fronts. Other volunteers may also help out with special events, fundraising and promotions throughout the year.

 

National Plant a Tree Day

If you’re looking for a fun activity and doing community work at the same time, then volunteering to plant a tree on National Plant a Tree Day is a great way to give back to the community. Helping to restore the Australian flora and fauna, National Plant a Tree Day has planted over 25 million trees with the help of over 4 million volunteers to date.

A career in community services can take many forms, from caring for the elderly to supporting people with a disability. The most important thing is that you are passionate about helping others and improving their quality of life.

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Build a meaningful career that makes a difference with the HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing. This nationally recognised qualification provides the essential skills, knowledge, and practical training needed to become a qualified Enrolled Nurse in Australia....

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Study Method Blended
Location Adelaide South Australia
Job Outcomes Enrolled Nurse +1
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If you love animals and are passionate about promoting their welfare, then a job in animal care could be perfect for you. This course will provide an excellent foundation for your career in animal care. Throughout the course you will gain first-hand ex...

Open Colleges -  Course
Study Method Online
Location Anywhere
Job Outcomes Animal care attendant in Ani... +4
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This is a short course focused on skill based training rather than a nationally accredited certificate or diploma.

Discover advanced time management strategies and techniques! Find out how to improve time management within your teams and wider company with our Certificate in Time Management. This in-depth course will help you to develop new time management skills a...

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Study Method Online
Location Anywhere
Job Outcomes Project Manager +1
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