Social Work - FAQs

Yes. Experienced social workers from the UK can work in Australia under the right visa.

Entry-level salaries start at $60,000 per year, while experienced workers make up to $110,000 per year.

Yes. Social work is one of the industries that face a high demand for workers. Social workers are also eligible for PR as it is a skill that features in the MLTSSL list.

Bachelor’s course in Social Work is a 4-year degree while the Master’s in Social work is a 2-year course.

Yes. If you have an excellent track record and educational qualifications as a social worker, you can move to Australia.

To become a social worker in Australia, you need to have completed a Bachelor of Social Work or, if you've already completed an approved undergraduate degree, a master's degree in social work.

Social workers support people to make changes in their lives to improve their personal and social well-being. This happens by identifying issues that require change and connecting people with support such as secure housing or family therapy.

The average annual salary for social worker jobs in Australia ranges from $80,000 to $95,000.

Yes. Experienced social workers from the UK can work in Australia under the right visa.

Entry-level salaries start at $60,000 per year, while experienced workers make up to $110,000 per year.

Yes. Social work is one of the industries that face a high demand for workers. Social workers are also eligible for PR as it is a skill that features in the MLTSSL list.

Bachelor’s course in Social Work is a 4-year degree while the Master’s in Social work is a 2-year course.

Yes. If you have an excellent track record and educational qualifications as a social worker, you can move to Australia.

To become a social worker in Australia, you need to have completed a Bachelor of Social Work or, if you've already completed an approved undergraduate degree, a master's degree in social work.

Social workers support people to make changes in their lives to improve their personal and social well-being. This happens by identifying issues that require change and connecting people with support such as secure housing or family therapy.

The average annual salary for social worker jobs in Australia ranges from $80,000 to $95,000.