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ANZSCO 272613Low AI exposure
Welfare Worker
Case management, crisis intervention and advocacy. Human-centred work that so far looks less exposed to AI.
Median pay
A$1,960 a week
Education
Diploma or Bachelor (Social Work)
AU employment
10,900
This is the median for full-time employees who are not managers and are paid at the adult rate, before tax and salary sacrifice. It is a guide to what the work pays, not a wage rate. Source: ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025, customised report.
The data.
Key employment and risk indicators for Welfare Worker in Australia.
Welfare Worker
ANZSCO 272613 · Healthcare Admin
Low AI exposure (39/100)
AU employment
10,900
Salary band
A$68,000 to A$88,000
Typical level
Diploma, advanced diploma or associate degree (ABS skill level 2)
Case management, crisis intervention and advocacy. Human-centred work that so far looks less exposed to AI.
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