Welfare, Recreation and Community Arts Workers (ANZSCO 2726)

Wednesday 8 November 2023

Welfare, Recreation and Community Arts Workers (ANZSCO 2726)

Welfare, Recreation and Community Arts Workers play a crucial role in designing and implementing strategies and programs to meet the needs of communities and individuals. They also provide assistance to individuals, families, and groups facing social, emotional, and financial difficulties, aiming to improve their quality of life through education, support, and fostering change in their social environment.

Indicative Skill Level:

In Australia and New Zealand:

Most occupations within this unit group require a bachelor's degree or higher qualification. In some cases, relevant experience of at least five years may be considered as a substitute for formal qualifications. Additionally, specific on-the-job training and experience may be required in addition to formal qualifications (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Tasks Include:

Researching and analyzing community issues, needs, and problems
Developing, evaluating, and maintaining community resources and programs
Evaluating data and writing reports, such as funding requests for continuing programs and new projects
Identifying local needs, concerns, and aspirations through community consultation
Organizing local sporting, cultural, and recreational events and activities, including community functions, hobby classes, community arts projects, and sporting competitions
Providing support and exploring alternatives with clients facing difficulties such as marital problems, unemployment, illness, and drug abuse
Assessing risks and providing intensive short-term crisis counseling for victims of domestic violence, child abuse, disasters, and other crises
Assisting in the establishment and administration of neighborhood houses, community groups, employment training programs, and other services

Occupations:

272611 Community Arts Worker
272612 Recreation Officer / Recreation Coordinator
272613 Welfare Worker

272611 Community Arts Worker

Alternative Titles:

Community Artist
Community Arts Officer

A Community Arts Worker identifies local needs, concerns, and aspirations through community consultation. They design and implement strategies to facilitate and encourage community arts projects and events, promoting the value of community cultural development.

Skill Level: 1

Specialization:

Community Cultural Development Officer

272612 Recreation Officer / Recreation Coordinator

Alternative Title:

Recreation Adviser

A Recreation Officer/Coordinator plans, organizes, and coordinates recreation facilities and programs through various organizations such as local governments, schools, church bodies, and youth organizations.

Skill Level: 1

272613 Welfare Worker

Alternative Title:

Welfare Case Worker

A Welfare Worker assists individuals, families, and groups facing social, emotional, or financial difficulties to improve their quality of life. They provide education, support, and work towards bringing about positive change in their social environment.

Skill Level: 1