Youth Worker

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Median Average:
$71,363
Youth Worker in Australia median base salary $71,363/yr. Information is based on 22 Youth Worker jobs advertised between May 2023 and May 2024.
How much do Youth Worker earn in Australia? The average salary of Youth Worker is $71,363 in Australia
$71,363 /yr
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Average $71,363
Range $60K - $70K
Last updated May 10 2024
The average pay range for Youth Worker is between $60K and $70K. Salaries vary from a low of $50K up to $90K per year. The average number of Youth Worker roles advertised per month is 18 in Australia between May 2023 and May 2024.
What are the most common skills required to be a Youth Worker? The most common skills required for a Youth Worker are:
Child Protection Case Management Case Management Child Protection Community Engagement Child Protection Case Management Child Protection Casework Child Protection Community Development Advocacy Child Protection Community Engagement Advocacy Case Management Case Planning Case Work Casework Child Protection Community Development Advocacy Case Management Case Planning Case Work Casework Child Welfare Chinese Community Development Community Engagement
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These skills are most commonly found in Youth Worker job advertisements and position descriptions.

Last updated April 30 2024
Which recruitment agencies have the largest number of Child Welfare, Youth & Family Services roles in Australia?
See which recruitment agencies advertise the most Child Welfare, Youth & Family Services roles. See what salaries they paid for Child Welfare, Youth & Family Services in Australia. See how they compare to the average Child Welfare, Youth & Family Services salary of $70,247.
Department of Family & Community Services
Newcastle (21%), Sydney (21%), Canberra (14%), Brisbane (13%) +4 others
5,116

$76K-$93K

($14,962)

$76K-$93K
($14,962)
abrs
Sydney (91%), Canberra (8%), Wollongong (1%), Newcastle (0%)
1,115

$71K-$87K

($9,192)

$71K-$87K
($9,192)
Department of Families, Fairness & Housing
Melbourne (64%), Geelong (29%), Albury (7%)
1,110

$85K-$118K

($31,708)

$85K-$118K
($31,708)
Uniting (Victoria and Tasmania) Limited
Melbourne (94%), Albury (6%)
996

$71K-$91K

($11,508)

$71K-$91K
($11,508)
UnitingCare Community
Brisbane (89%), Townsville (7%), Gold Coast (4%), Adelaide (1%)
995

$78K-$104K

($21,669)

$78K-$104K
($21,669)
Last Updated April 29 2022
How many years does it take to become a Youth Worker?
Most candidates undertake an average of 3 years Community Services & Development prior to being appointed as a Youth Worker.
Average Community Services & Development required to become a Youth Worker
Last updated May 07 2024
Most candidates have on average 5 years working experience prior to becoming a Youth Worker.
Average Community Services & Development required to become a Youth Worker
Last updated May 07 2024
Where are Youth Worker in Australia sourced from?
Youth Worker are sourced from
these companies
Life Without Barriers
Lifestyle Solutions
Berry Street
Safe Places for Children
Somerville Secondary College
Youth Worker are sourced in Australia are most likely to be sourced from these schools
TAFE
Victoria University
Deakin University
Griffith University
Australian College of Applied Psychology
Last updated May 11 2024