It began around 2019, when the once-popular migration field of social workstarted making waves again. While everyone knows that aged care and early childhood education are the hot migration pathways right now, many students want to take a different route. South Australia and Western Australia have become the top picks — we’ve been getting a flood of enquiries from students and parents heading to these two states.

Today, Nicole gives you the complete rundown on AASW-accredited social work programmes across all Australian states. From bachelor’s to master’s — so you’re not just looking at SA and WA. ACT and VIC are also well worth considering!

Skills Assessment

for Social Work

Skills Assessment for Migration Purposes:

We typically open with a note on the social work skills assessment. Nicole has covered this in full detail previously — see the article below:Case Study | Social Work — One of the Hottest State-Nominated Occupations → How to Plan Your Study and Migration Pathway to PR

Beyond the standard Social Worker skills assessment (ANZSCO 272511),

related occupations include:

Community Worker 411711

Welfare Center Manager 134214

Disabilities Services Officer 411712

Family Support Worker 411713

Residential Care officer 411715

Youth Worker 411716

Note: AASW assessment requirements — AQF Level 5 (diploma or above) is sufficient to meet accreditation requirements.。

Enquiring about skills assessments in related fields? Get in touch with us directly.

Social Workers

State-by-State

Social Work Migration — State Nomination Overview

This financial year’s migration policy — particularly state nomination invitations — has been issuing rapidly across the board.！Social work appears on the nomination lists of multiple states.Let’s look at the specific requirements for social workers in the key states this financial year.

Note: Migration policy changes annually. The information below reflects the current financial year (1 July 2022 – 30 June 2023) only.

NSW：

NSW — Social Workers (ANZSCO 272511) are on the Subclass 190 nomination list:

— EOI score of at least 70 points (65 base + 5 state bonus);

— resided in NSW for at least 6 months.

VIC：

VIC — Victoria’s state nomination is fully open this financial year. Any eligible occupation on the list can apply.Victoria’s social work shortage is second only to NSW. The minimum requirements do not mandate employment or work experience(though we recommend securing some if possible).

SA：

SA — South Australia is the top choice for many students. For local graduates,working in your nominated occupation (or a related one) in Adelaide or a regional area of SA for at least 3 months is sufficient to submit a Subclass 190 application.Note: SA’s definition of a related nominated occupation only requires the first two ANZSCO digits to match.

WA：

WA — Requirements for social workers in Western Australia have been lowered, making it a recommended pathway for local graduates. WA also has a significant shortage.

ACT：

ACT — Social work is also a viable option here. It has consistently appeared on the critical occupation list, though Subclass 190 Matrix score requirements are relatively high — with a downward trend emerging.

TAS:

TAS — Under the new financial year’s revised Attribute system, the relative priority is not as high as during the pandemic (when Subclass 190 was largely available without employment), but there is still a solid chance. Social work placements earn additional Attribute points — as do nursing and teaching — reflecting the state government’s preference for this field.

NT：

NT — Suitable for those who have not previously applied for a Subclass 485. After graduation, hold a Subclass 485 or another work visa and provide evidence of 6 months’ job-seeking. There is no mandatory employment requirement; nomination is relatively reliable and does not require a competitive score.

Want a full state-by-state comparison for social work migration?

Contact us directly for a personalised assessment.

Social Workers

AASW-Accredited Social Work Programmes by State:

Complete List of AASW-Accredited Social Work Programmes in Australia (by State)

NSW

University of New England

Bachelor of Social Work (distance education available)

Master of Social Work (Qualifying) (distance education available)

Charles Sturt University

Bachelor of Social Work (distance education available)

Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Social Work

Bachelor of Arts (Honours)/Bachelor of Social Work

Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)

Master of Social Work (Qualifying) (distance education available)

University of New South Wales

Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)

Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)/Bachelor of Law

Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)/Bachelor of Arts

Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)/Bachelor of Criminology & Criminal Justice

Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)/Bachelor of Social Research and Policy

University of Newcastle

Bachelor of Social Work

Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)

The University of Sydney

Bachelor of Social Work

Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Social Work

Master of Social Work (Qualifying)

Western Sydney University (formerly University of Western Sydney)

Bachelor of Social Work

Master of Social Work (Qualifying)

University of Wollongong

Bachelor of Social Work

Master of Social Work (Qualifying)

Australian Catholic University

Bachelor of Social Work

Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)

Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Social Work

Master of Social Work (Qualifying)

Australian College of Applied Psychology (ACAP)

Master of Social Work (Qualifying)

Bachelor of Social Work/ Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)

Canberra — ACT

Australian Catholic University

Bachelor of Social Work

Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)

Master of Social Work (Qualifying)

Northern Territory

Charles Darwin University (formerly Northern Territory University)

Bachelor of Social Work / Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)

Queensland

QLD

Central Queensland University

Bachelor of Social Work (distance education available)

Griffith University

Bachelor of Social Work (distance education available)

Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)

Master of Social Work (Qualifying) (distance education available)

Master of Social Work/Master of Mental Health Practice

James Cook University

Bachelor of Social Work (distance education available)

Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)

Master of Social Work (Professional Qualifying) (distance education available)

Queensland University of Technology

Bachelor of Social Work

Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology)/Bachelor of Social Work

Master of Social Work (Qualifying)

Southern Cross University

Master of Social Work (Qualifying) (distance education available)

The University of Queensland

Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)

Master of Social Work Studies

University of the Sunshine Coast

Bachelor of Social Work

Master of Social Work (Qualifying)

Australian Catholic University

Bachelor of Social Work

Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)

Bachelor of Theology/Bachelor of Social Work

Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Social Work

Master of Social Work (Qualifying)

Flinders University

Bachelor of Social Work (2015)

Master of Social Work (Graduate entry) (2008) distance education available

University of South Australia

Bachelor of Social Work (distance education available)

Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)

Bachelor of Arts (Indigenous Cultures and Australian Society), Bachelor of Social Work

Bachelor of Social Work, Bachelor of Arts (International Relations)

Master of Social Work (Qualifying)

Tasmania

TAS

University of Tasmania

Bachelor of Social Work

Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)

Master of Social Work (Qualifying)

Victoria

VIC

Deakin University

Bachelor of Social Work (distance education available)

Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)

Master of Social Work (Qualifying) (distance education available)

La Trobe University

Master of Social Work (Graduate Entry)

Bachelor of Human Services / Master of Social Work

Monash University

Bachelor of Social Work (1974) distance education available

Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) (1974)

Bachelor of Social Work/Bachelor of Health Sciences (2002)

Bachelor of Social Work/Bachelor of Arts (2002) (please note the above courses are being disestablished, with no new student intake offered )

Master of Social Work (distance education available)

RMIT University

Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)

Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)/Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology)

Master of Social Work (Qualifying)

University of Melbourne

Master of Social Work (Qualifying)

Federation University

Master of Social Work (Qualifying)

Victoria University

Bachelor of Social Work

Curtin University (formerly Curtin University of Technology)

Bachelor of Social Work

Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)

Master of Social Work (Qualifying) (provisionally accredited 2019)

Edith Cowan University

Bachelor of Social Work (distance education available)

Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)

University of Western Australia

Master of Social Work (Qualifying) (2009)

social work

Advantages

Advantage 1 — Career Pathways Forward:

Obtain PR and remain in Australia

Competitive salary

Large job vacancies across many roles, including: Community Development Worker / Cultural Development Officer, Drug and Alcohol Counsellor, Youth Worker, Community Recreation Officer, Welfare Worker…

Advantage 2 — Flexibility to Return Home:

Social work is fundamentally an altruistic profession dedicated to helping others. As China’s job market continues to diversify, demand for social work graduates with a strong theoretical foundation is only set to grow.

For any questions, feel free to reach out to us at any time!

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