Community Worker Immigration to Australia PR Visa

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Community Worker Immigration to Australia PR Visa

COMMUNITY WORKER

Facilitates community development initiatives and collective solutions within a community to address issues, needs and problems associated with recreational, health, housing, employment and other welfare matters.

Skill Level: 2

Specialisations:

Community Development Officer

Community Support Worker

Housing Officer

Average Income:
The average salary for a Community Worker is $ 56,498 for male employees and $ 49,026 for female employees per year.
Average Age: Males: 41.5 Females: 43.3 Persons: 42.8
[See: www.abs.gov.au 4117 Welfare support workers - Employee Earnings and Hours, Australia, May 2016]

Australian visa options for Community Worker

Employer Sponsorship

Permanent

489 Visa

Permanent

482 TSS Visa

Skilled Occupation

ANZSCO Code

Assessing Authority

189 Visa

190 Visa

State

Family

186 Visa (DE)

187 Visa

All area

Regional area

Community Worker

411711

ACWA

Visa processing times-months (75%)

Visa processing times-months (90%)

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Sponsorship options for Community Worker

190 Visa Sponsorship		489 Visa Sponsorship
Northern Territory (NT) (Darwin) Government Visa Sponsorship
NT	_______________________________________ Financial capacity Applicants living outside Australia: one year of skilled work experience in the past 2 years or alternatively have Australian qualifications. - Processing times Offshore applicants: six to eight months NT student / NT resident applicants: one month. - Cost of application: Free	NT	_______________________________________ Financial capacity Applicants living outside Australia: one year of skilled work experience in the past 2 years or alternatively have Australian qualifications. - Processing times Offshore applicants: six to eight months NT student / NT resident applicants: one month. - Cost of application: Free Postcodes: Entire territory (including Darwin, Palmerston, Alice Springs, Katherine and Nhulunbuy)
Nomination by South Australia State Government (SA) (Adelaide)
SA	Available to all applicants including South Australian international graduates. Available one year of skilled work experience in the past 3 years. See Work experience waiver Competent English (e.g. IELTS 6.0 in each band); Provisional 489 visa only; 2 years' work experience in field; South Australian graduates must be currently working in their field in South Australia for the last 12 months 45 years or less Financial capacity See Exemption considerations for International graduates of South Australia Processing Times: 6 - 7 weeks List current as of 18/10/2018	SA	Available to all applicants including South Australian international graduates. Available one year of skilled work experience in the past 3 years. See Work experience waiver Competent English (e.g. IELTS 6.0 in each band); Provisional 489 visa only; 2 years' work experience in field; South Australian graduates must be currently working in their field in South Australia for the last 12 months 45 years or less Financial capacity See Exemption considerations for International graduates of South Australia Processing Times: 6 - 7 weeks Eligible Postcodes: Entire territory (including Adelaide, Mount Gambier, Whyalla, Gawler, Port Pirie, Bridgewater, Port Augusta, Murray Bridge, Port Lincoln, Mount Barker, Victor Harbor and Aldinga Beach) List current as of 18/10/2018
SA		SA
Victoria State Nomination (VIC) (Melbourne)
VIC		VIC
VIC	For Graduates in Victoria: completed a PhD in Victoria within the past five years. IELTS: Minimum 6.0 in each band	VIC	For Graduates in Victoria: completed a PhD in Victoria within the past five years. IELTS: Minimum 6.0 in each band
Skilled Migration Western Australia State Nomination (WA) (Perth)
WA		WA
WA		WA
WA		WA
New South Wales (NSW) (Sydney) State Visa Sponsorship
NSW		NSW
			Central West
			Far South Coast
			Mid North Coast
			Murray
			Northern Inland
			Orana
			Riverina
			Southern Inland
Queensland (QLD) State Visa Sponsorship (Brisbane)
QLD		QLD
QLD	For applicants currently working in Queensland: Currently working in Queensland in the nominated or closely related occupation for the previous 6 months at time of lodging the Expression of Interest; and Have an offer to continue your employment and the same employer for 12 months in your nominated or closely related occupation Sponsorship Fee: $ 200	QLD	For applicants currently working in Queensland: Currently working in regional Queensland in the nominated or closely related occupation for the previous 4 months at time of lodging the Expression of Interest; and Have an offer to continue your employment and the same employer for 12 months in regional Queensland in your nominated or closely related occupation Sponsorship Fee: $ 200 Eligible Postcodes: 4124 to 4125, 4133, 4211, 4270 to 4272, 4275, 4280, 4285, 4287, 4307 to 4499, 4515, 4517 to 4519, 4522 to 4899 (Anywhere except the greater Brisbane area and the Gold Coast; including Sunshine Coast, Townsville, Cairns, Toowoomba, Rockhampton, Mackay, Bundaberg, Hervey Bay, Pacific Pines, Carrara, Nerang and Gladstone)
QLD	For PhD Graduates in Queensland: Completed within the last two years Have a positive decision on thesis Sufficient funds Sponsorship Fee: $ 200	QLD	For PhD Graduates in Queensland: Completed within the last two years Have a positive decision on thesis Sufficient funds Sponsorship Fee: $ 200
Australian Capital Territory (ACT) (Canberra) Visa Sponsorship
ACT	EFFECTIVE 4:00PM AEST FRIDAY 29 JUNE 2018: Canberra residents are eligible to apply for ACT 190 nomination if their nominated occupation is listed as �open� on the current ACT Occupation List. The ACT 190 nomination program remains closed for all overseas applicants even with close ties to Canberra.	ACT
Tasmanian (TAS) (Hobart) Government Visa Sponsorship
TAS	Nomination Criteria: Available to Tasmanian international graduates who enrolled in a Tasmanian tertiary institution prior to 31 July 2017, have been living in the state for at least 12 months and have studied for a minimum of one academic year (40 weeks) in Tasmania; The course undertaken must be full time and be either a bachelor or any higher degree, a diploma, an advanced diploma, or a trade qualification (minimum Cert III level for a skilled occupation in Major Group 3 in ANZSCO); The applicant must currently be in Tasmania; or The applicant must have been working in Tasmania for six months immediately prior to the application for state nomination in an occupation in-line with applicant's skills assessment (for a minimum of 35 hours per week); A genuine need for the position should be satisfied. or For Overseas Applicants: have formal job offer for a job that is based in Tasmania and in-line with applicant's skills assessment; The applicant and his/her dependants have not lived in another Australian state or territory within the last 12 months. A genuine need for the position should be met. Applicants who enrolled in a Tasmanian tertiary institution after 31 July 2017 must meet the Australian study requirement through study in Tasmania. So they must complete a two year study in Tasmania and Have lived in the state during your period of study. The applicant and their dependants must be in Tasmania at time of application. and sufficient funds. Processing Time: 20 working days Sponsorship Fee: Nill	TAS	Nomination Criteria: Available to Tasmanian international graduates who have been living in the state for at least 12 months and have studied for a minimum of one academic year (40 weeks) in Tasmania; The course undertaken must be full time and be either a bachelor or any higher degree, a diploma, an advanced diploma, or a trade qualification (minimum Cert III level for a skilled occupation in Major Group 3 in ANZSCO); or have been working in Tasmania for six months immediately prior to the application in any fields (for a minimum of 35 hours per week); Evidence proving no local person has been able to fill the position Should be provided. or For applicants from outside Australia (Without Job offer - TSOL): The applicant and his/her dependants have not lived in another Australian state or territory within the last 12 months. have at least �Proficient English' (ie IELTS 7 in all bands) or hold a passport of the UK, Ireland, the USA, Canada or New Zealand researched the Tasmanian labour market and provide evidence that there are sufficient employment opportunities skills and recent experience relevant to the researched employment opportunities. access to sufficient financial assets or For Overseas Applicants: have formal job offer for a job that is based in Tasmania and in-line with applicant's skills assessment; The applicant and his/her dependants have not lived in another Australian state or territory within the last 12 months. A genuine need for the nominated position must be met. or have an immediate family member (parent, child, sibling, aunt, uncle, first cousin, or grandparent) permanently residing in Tasmania; or Available to small business owners with past business experience and management expertise who have a business plan. and sufficient funds. Processing Time: 20 working days Sponsorship Fee: Nill Eligible Postcodes: Entire territory (including Hobart, Launceston, Devonpor, Burnie, Kingston, Ulverstone, Wynyard, George Town and Sorell)

Source: DIBP, migration.tas.gov.au, business.nsw.gov.au, migration.qld.gov.au, migration.sa.gov.au, australiasnorthernterritory.com.au, liveinvictoria.vic.gov.au, migration.wa.gov.au,

Community Worker job description, duties and education requirements

UNIT GROUP 4117 WELFARE SUPPORT WORKERS

WELFARE SUPPORT WORKERS provide support, information and advice to clients on emotional, financial, recreational, health, housing and other social welfare matters, and evaluate and coordinate the services of welfare and community service agencies.

Indicative Skill Level:
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia:

AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)

In New Zealand:

NZ Register Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)

At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Tasks Include:

assessing clients' needs and planning, developing and implementing educational, training and support programs
interviewing clients and assessing the nature and extent of difficulties
monitoring and reporting on the progress of clients
referring clients to agencies that can provide additional help
assessing community need and resources for health, welfare, housing, employment, training and other facilities and services
liaising with community groups, welfare agencies, government bodies and private businesses about community issues and promoting awareness of community resources and services
supporting families and providing education and care for children and disabled persons in adult service units, group housing and government institutions
supervising offenders on probation and parole
assisting young people to solve social, emotional and financial problems
preparing submissions for funding and resources, and reports to government bodies and other agencies

Occupations:
Community Worker
Disabilities Services Officer
Family Support Worker
Parole or Probation Officer
Residential Care Officer
Youth Worker

Sources: www.abs.gov.au and DIBP

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More information

05/07/2017: Canberra (ACT) Skilled Migration occupation list released July 2017.

04/07/2017: South Australia Skilled Migration occupation lists released July 2017.

03/07/2017: New Queensland Skilled Occupation Lists (QSOL) update 07 2017

21/01/2017: Queensland Skilled Migration occupation lists (QSOL) update January 2017

14/04/2016: Update - Northern Territory (NT) Migration Occupation List - April 2016

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