ANZSCO 272511 • Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List
Social Worker
Assessing Authority: Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) • Avg Salary: $86,000 / year
Critical Shortage Demand
Social Workers play an essential role in Australia’s mental health, child protection, hospital, disability (NDIS), and community welfare sectors. Due to high demand across public healthcare and social services, AASW-accredited graduates enjoy exceptional graduate employment rates and immediate PR nomination opportunities.
CRICOS Courses
1,421
Accredited programs
Average Total Fee
$6,285
Estimated complete cost
Starting Fee From
$1,950
Lowest qualifying course
Average Salary
$86,000
Range: $72,000 - $110,000
Migration Assessment Guide
Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) Assessment Requirements
To lodge an Expression of Interest (EOI) for General Skilled Migration (Subclass 189, 190, or 491), international graduates must obtain a formal positive skills assessment for ANZSCO 272511.
- Completion of an AASW-accredited professional Social Work qualification (Bachelor of Social Work or Master of Social Work Qualifying).
- Completion of at least 980 hours of supervised field education in at least two different practice settings.
- English proficiency: Academic IELTS score of 7.0 or higher in each of the four components (or exemption if completed primary, secondary, and tertiary education in English-speaking countries).
Minimum Qualification: AASW-accredited Bachelor of Social Work (4 Years) or Master of Social Work (Qualifying / 2 Years) with 980 hours of supervised field education
Official AASW Guidelines ↗Eligible Visas
Permanent Residency Visa Subclasses
- PR PathwaySubclass 189 (Skilled Independent Visa)
- PR PathwaySubclass 190 (Skilled Nominated Visa)
- PR PathwaySubclass 491 (Skilled Work Regional Visa)
- PR PathwaySubclass 186 (Employer Nomination Scheme)
Point Boost Tips
Maximizing PR Migration Points
- Master of Social Work (Qualifying): Students with any undergraduate degree in psychology, sociology, or general arts can complete a 2-year accredited Master of Social Work to satisfy all AASW migration requirements.
- Priority Healthcare/Welfare Lists: Social Workers receive expedited state nomination processing in all 8 Australian jurisdictions.
Top Institutions for Social Worker
Leading registered providersAustralian universities and higher education institutions with accredited course offerings aligned to ANZSCO 272511.
| Institution Name | Campus Location | CRICOS Courses | Regional Bonus | Explore |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strategix Training Group Pty Ltd CRICOS: 03623M • Private | Redland Bay, QLD | 4 courses | Major Metro | View → |
| Educare Training Institute of Australasia Pty Ltd CRICOS: 03669G • Private | BRISBANE, QLD | 4 courses | Major Metro | View → |
| ABBI Educational Services Pty Ltd CRICOS: 04050B • Private | ADELAIDE, SA | 4 courses | Regional Campus (+1 Yr 485 Visa) | View → |
| Equanimity Consultants Pty Ltd CRICOS: 03275D • Private | Fremantle, WA | 3 courses | Regional Campus (+1 Yr 485 Visa) | View → |
| A.M.A. Services (W.A.) Pty Ltd CRICOS: 03782G • Private | Nedlands, WA | 3 courses | Regional Campus (+2 Yrs 485 Visa) | View → |
| Department of Training and Workforce Development CRICOS: 00020G • Government | Osborne Park Delivery Centre, WA | 3 courses | Regional Campus (+2 Yrs 485 Visa) | View → |
| YWAM Townsville Assoc. Inc. CRICOS: 02205D • Private | TOWNSVILLE, QLD | 2 courses | Regional Campus (+2 Yrs 485 Visa) | View → |
| Auscare Staffing Agency Pty Ltd CRICOS: 04055H • Private | Burswood, WA | 2 courses | Regional Campus (+1 Yr 485 Visa) | View → |
| Shafston International Pty Ltd CRICOS: 03917H • Private | Kangaroo Point, QLD | 2 courses | Major Metro | View → |
| Stanley International College Pty Ltd CRICOS: 03047E • Private | West Perth, WA | 2 courses | Regional Campus (+1 Yr 485 Visa) | View → |
Accredited Course Offerings by Qualification Level
Distribution of accredited CRICOS programs mapped to Social Worker.
Qualification
Certificate III
48 courses
Qualification
Certificate IV
32 courses
Matching Accredited CRICOS Courses
Showing 25 coursesBrowse verified CRICOS courses that fulfill academic prerequisite requirements for Social Worker.
| Course Name & Code | Institution & Campus | Level & Duration | Regional Bonus | Total Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate III in Individual Support CRICOS: 114544JWork Placement Included | Kingsford Education Group Pty Ltd Sydney, NSW | Certificate III 1 Year (52 wks) | Metro | $1,950 |
| Certificate III in Individual Support CRICOS: 112670HWork Placement Included | The Canberra Training School Pty. Ltd. Gungahlin, ACT | Certificate III 1 Year (52 wks) | +1-2 Yrs Visa | $2,550 |
| Certificate IV in Youth Work CRICOS: 094727E | YWAM Townsville Assoc. Inc. TOWNSVILLE, QLD | Certificate IV 1 Year (52 wks) | +1-2 Yrs Visa | $3,700 |
| Certificate IV in Community Services CRICOS: 117374JWork Placement Included | Strategix Training Group Pty Ltd Redland Bay, QLD | Certificate IV 25 Weeks | Metro | $4,000 |
| Certificate III in Individual Support CRICOS: 111051KWork Placement Included | Auscare Staffing Agency Pty Ltd Burswood, WA | Certificate III 26 Weeks | +1-2 Yrs Visa | $4,000 |
| Certificate III in Individual Support CRICOS: 106048C | Shafston International Pty Ltd Kangaroo Point, QLD | Certificate III 1.1 Years (56 wks) | Metro | $4,150 |
| Certificate IV in Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care CRICOS: 119247M | Perth Bible College (Inc) KARRINYUP, WA | Certificate IV 27 Weeks | +1-2 Yrs Visa | $4,650 |
| Certificate III in Community Services CRICOS: 089998B | Brisbane College of Australia Pty Ltd ADELAIDE STREET BRISBANE, QLD | Certificate III 38 Weeks | Metro | $5,100 |
| Certificate IV in Ageing Support CRICOS: 091310KWork Placement Included | Stanley International College Pty Ltd West Perth, WA | Certificate IV 26 Weeks | +1-2 Yrs Visa | $5,430 |
| Certificate III in Individual Support CRICOS: 114676HWork Placement Included | West Australian Institute of Further Studies Pty Ltd Perth, WA | Certificate III 26 Weeks | +1-2 Yrs Visa | $5,450 |
| Certificate III in Individual Support CRICOS: 096929A | Educare Training Institute of Australasia Pty Ltd BRISBANE, QLD | Certificate III 30 Weeks | Metro | $5,450 |
| Certificate IV in Ageing Support CRICOS: 098123AWork Placement Included | Kingston Training and Employment Pty Ltd Belmont, WA | Certificate IV 26 Weeks | +1-2 Yrs Visa | $5,500 |
| Certificate IV in Disability CRICOS: 098454D | Equanimity Consultants Pty Ltd Fremantle, WA | Certificate IV 38 Weeks | +1-2 Yrs Visa | $5,500 |
| Certificate III in Individual Support CRICOS: 112472CWork Placement Included | Equanimity Consultants Pty Ltd Fremantle, WA | Certificate III 26 Weeks | +1-2 Yrs Visa | $5,500 |
| Certificate IV in Disability Support CRICOS: 112474AWork Placement Included | Equanimity Consultants Pty Ltd Fremantle, WA | Certificate IV 26 Weeks | +1-2 Yrs Visa | $5,500 |
| Certificate III in Individual Support CRICOS: 113956HWork Placement Included | A.M.A. Services (W.A.) Pty Ltd Nedlands, WA | Certificate III 24 Weeks | +1-2 Yrs Visa | $5,500 |
| Certificate III in Individual Support CRICOS: 120571M | Highgate International College Pty Ltd PERTH, WA | Certificate III 30 Weeks | +1-2 Yrs Visa | $5,500 |
| Certificate III in Individual Support CRICOS: 112706AWork Placement Included | Auscare Staffing Agency Pty Ltd Burswood, WA | Certificate III 31 Weeks | +1-2 Yrs Visa | $5,500 |
| Certificate IV in Ageing Support CRICOS: 106045FWork Placement Included | Shafston International Pty Ltd Kangaroo Point, QLD | Certificate IV 42 Weeks | Metro | $5,520 |
| Certificate III in Individual Support CRICOS: 097295MWork Placement Included | Care Plus Training Pty Ltd BURWOOD, NSW | Certificate III 24 Weeks | Metro | $5,600 |
| Certificate III in Individual Support CRICOS: 112689HWork Placement Included | Australian Academy of Vocational Education and Trades Pty Ltd MELBOURNE, VIC | Certificate III 26 Weeks | Metro | $5,680 |
| Certificate III in Individual Support CRICOS: 107415KWork Placement Included | A.I.W.T. Pty. Ltd. West Perth, WA | Certificate III 26 Weeks | +1-2 Yrs Visa | $5,695 |
| Certificate III in Individual Support CRICOS: 114935EWork Placement Included | A.I.W.T. Pty. Ltd. West Perth, WA | Certificate III 26 Weeks | +1-2 Yrs Visa | $5,695 |
| Certificate III in Individual Support CRICOS: 090551AWork Placement Included | Southern Cross Education Institute Pty Ltd North Melbourne, VIC | Certificate III 44 Weeks | Metro | $6,000 |
| Certificate III in Individual Support CRICOS: 115246M | Job Training Institute Pty Ltd Dandenong, VIC | Certificate III 36 Weeks | Metro | $6,000 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Many Australian universities offer Master of Social Work (Qualifying) programs for students holding a Bachelor degree in social sciences, psychology, arts, or related fields (often requiring 1-2 prerequisite units in human behaviour or sociology).