Social and Welfare Professionals
Minor Group
ANZSCO CODE - 272

In Australia and New Zealand:

Most occupations in this minor group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

• assessing resources for health, welfare, recreation, housing, employment and other community services
• providing support while exploring alternatives with clients who experience difficulties such as marital problems, unemployment, illness and drug abuse
• consulting with clients to develop rehabilitation plans taking account of vocational, social, medical and psychological needs
• assisting clients with employment placement and matters relating to education and training
• developing, administering and evaluating individual and group treatment programs
• preparing and conducting services of public worship and acknowledgments of faith, and performing marriages, funerals and special memorial services according to tradition and ecclesiastical and civil law
• undertaking historical and cultural research into human activity, and preparing reports of research findings