Will AI replace Social Workers in Australia?

Based on our analysis of official government data, Social Workers has an AI exposure score of 4.4/10. This occupation faces moderate AI impact, likely through augmentation rather than replacement.

What is the job outlook for Social Workers in Australia?

Social Workers currently employs 47,400 people in Australia. The projected 10-year employment growth is +25.3%. The current shortage status is: No Shortage.

How much do Social Workers earn in Australia?

The median weekly earnings for full-time Social Workers in Australia is $2,172.

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Social Workers

Legal, Social and Welfare Professionals · Social and Welfare Professionals

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Moderate Risk

Median Weekly Pay

$2,172

Full-time workers

Employment

47,400

Total workers

10yr Growth

+25.3%

Projected to 2035

Shortage Status

No Shortage

JSA Official AI Exposure

Automation33.0%

Augmentation70.0%

Key Tasks

•Acting as a facilitator between clients in need and community services
•Assessing resources for health, welfare, recreation, housing, employment and other community services
•Providing leadership and assistance for the implementation of pilot projects in community development and self-help, and planning and implementing research projects to address client needs, organisation goals and social policy
•Cooperating with community organisations, social agencies and voluntary groups to improve services and develop new services
•Conducting individual and family case interviews to identify the nature and extent of clients' problems
•Assisting clients to understand and resolve problems by providing information, acting as a mediator and referring them to community and self-help agencies
•Analysing, developing, promoting and implementing social policies through the use of practice experience, research, analytic frameworks, and negotiation skills to respond to social need through a fair, equitable and effective allocation of social resource
•Monitoring the progress of clients by maintaining contact
•Compiling case records and reports