Social Worker 2511-11
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Job description
Assesses the social needs of individuals and groups, and assists people to develop and use the skills and resources needed to resolve social and other problems.
Skill level
The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience is required in addition to the formal qualification. Registration or licensing may be required.
Note: If you are seeking a skills assessment for skilled migration purposes, different skill level requirements may apply. For information on skills assessment, see the relevant skills assessing authority below.
Skilled occupation information
Points awarded for General Skilled Migration puposes are shown in the table below.
The table also shows if this occupation is on the Skilled Occupation List (SOL), part of the Employer Nomination Scheme and on the Migration Occupations in Demand List (MODL).
| Points | SOL | ENSOL | MODL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
Skills assessment authority
Before you can migrate to Australia as a skilled migrant you must have your skills assessed by the relevant national assessment authority. The assessment authority for your occupation is:
Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
The AASW is the standard-setting body for social work in. In order to be eligible for membership, you need to complete an AASW-approved Bachelor of Social Worker (BSW) degrees.
Assessments for both residents and non-residents are undertaken using the AASW membership eligibility criteria. For more information contact AASW.
Australian Association of Social Workers
Overseas Qualifications Assessment
PO Box 4956
KINGSTON ACT 2604
AUSTRALIA
Telephone: 61 2 6273 5029
Fax: 61 2 6273 5020
Email: aaswosea@aasw.asn.au
Website: http://www.aasw.asn.au
There is no legal registration for social workers in any States of Australia. However, the AASW is the standard-setting body for social work in Australia and many jobs require eligibility for membership of the AASW. For more information contact the relevant State/Territory authority.
Licensing or registration requirements
In many occupations you must be registered with or obtain a license from a local authority in the state or territory where you wish to practise your occupation. Select from the following state links to find out details of the local authority in your state.
New South Wales
There is no legal requirement for licensing or registration for this occupation in New South Wales.
Victoria
There is no legal requirement for licensing or registration for this occupation in Victoria.
Queensland
There is no legal requirement for licensing or registration for this occupation in Queensland.
South Australia
There is no legal requirement for licensing or registration for this occupation in South Australia.
Western Australia
There is no legal requirement for licensing or registration for this occupation in Western Australia.
Tasmania
There is no legal requirement for licensing or registration for this occupation in Tasmania.
Northern Territory
There is no legal requirement for licensing or registration for this occupation in the Northern Territory.
Australian Capital Territory
There is no legal requirement for licensing or registration for this occupation in the ACT.
Additional training
You may require additional training in Australia before you can get your skills recognised, licensed or registered. For more information contact the relevant state or territory licensing or registration body listed above. You can also check with the Overseas Qualifications Unit in your state or territory.
See: Overseas Qualifications Unit
Industry association memberships
You may benefit from becoming a member of a relevant industry association for your occupation. This could help you with your employment prospects, networking, contact with industry and professional development and may provide you with important information and support.
New South Wales
Australian Association of Social Workers
Postal Address:
PO Box 4956
Kingston ACT 2604
Telephone: 02 6273 0199
Fax: 02 6273 5020
Email: aaswnat@aasw.asn.au
Website: http://www.aasw.asn.au
Victoria
Australian Association of Social Workers
199 Drummond Street
Carlton Vic. 3053
Postal Address:
PO Box 367
Carlton South Vic. 3053
Telephone: 61 3 9663 3889
Fax: 61 3 9639 1820
Email: aaswvic@aasw.asn.au
Website: http://www.aasw.asn.au
Queensland
Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
Postal Address:
PO Box 4956
Kingston ACT 2604
Telephone: 61 2 6273 0199
Fax: 61 2 6273 5020
Email: aaswnat@aasw.asn.au
Website: http://www.aasw.asn.au
South Australia
Australian Association of Social Workers Ltd
220 Victoria Square
Adelaide SA 5000
Telephone: 1800 630 124
Website: http://www.aasw.asn.au
Western Australia
Not listed at this time
Tasmania
Not listed at this time.
Northern Territory
Not listed at this time.
Australian Capital Territory
Australian Association of Social Workers
Postal Address:
PO Box 4956
Kingston ACT 2604
Telephone: 02 6273 0199
Fax: 02 6273 5020
Email: aaswnat@aasw.asn.au
Website: http://www.aasw.asn.au