Skills in Demand visa subclass 482
A temporary employer-sponsored pathway that may be available through an approved DAMA employer and applicable labour agreement arrangements.
Learn moreWelfare Worker – ANZSCO 272613
DAMA OCCUPATION OVERVIEW
Welfare Worker
ANZSCO 272613
Welfare Worker (ANZSCO 272613) is available under selected DAMA arrangements. Participating regions, occupation conditions, concessions and employer-sponsored visa pathways may vary between DAMAs. Review the current regions and requirements below.
Occupation guide
Occupation details and duties
Welfare Worker assists individuals, families and groups with social, emotional or financial difficulties to improve quality of life, by educating and supporting them and working towards change in their social environment.
Typical tasks and duties
Welfare Worker may perform the following tasks:
- provide support and assistance to clients who experience difficulties such as marital problems, unemployment, illness or drug abuse
- arrange for clients to be referred to appropriate specialists or community agencies
- help clients with long-term problems to bring about self-directed change in their lives
- assess risks and provide intensive short-term crisis counselling for victims of domestic violence or child abuse
- help to establish or administer neighbourhood houses or community groups
- evaluate data and write reports, including submissions requesting funding for continuing programmes and new projects
- act on behalf of clients who have a complaint against an organisation or government department
- arrange and evaluate support services, such as Meals on Wheels delivery to elderly people living alone
- recruit, train and coordinate volunteer staff
- assist community groups to identify and implement strategies to deal with local issues.
- IELTS (General or Academic)
- PTE ACADEMIC
- Advanced (CAE)
Employer-sponsored pathways
Possible DAMA pathways
Availability depends on the relevant DAMA agreement, occupation conditions, concessions, employer endorsement, nomination requirements and the applicant’s circumstances.
Employer Nomination Scheme subclass 186
A permanent employer-sponsored pathway that may be available where the relevant DAMA agreement and nomination requirements permit it.
Learn moreSkilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa subclass 494
A provisional regional employer-sponsored pathway that may be available through an endorsed employer in a participating DAMA region.
Learn moreDAMA availability
Occupation available in 3 DAMA regions
Welfare Worker is recorded as available in the DAMA regions listed below. Open a region card to review the relevant regional DAMA information.
Important notes
- Inclusion on a DAMA occupation list does not guarantee employer sponsorship, endorsement, nomination or visa eligibility.
- Occupation conditions, concessions and visa pathways vary between DAMAs and may change over time.
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Welfare Worker historical SkillSelect report
The current PointsView report includes historical SkillSelect data through June 2026 for ANZSCO 272613.
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Historical information does not predict invitations, visa outcomes or migration eligibility.
Reviewed by Principal Migration Consultant
Reviewed by Mohammad Reza Azimi
This occupation page has been reviewed for migration context by Shada Migration Services. Mohammad has assisted clients with Australian migration matters since 2009 and holds a Graduate Certificate in Migration Law from the Australian National University.
Last reviewed: July 2026
