Explore career options in human services
Here you can find information on the types of careers and employment roles a human services degree may land you.
You can also discover where to look for job vacancies, as well as professional associations, mentoring and international opportunities.
A human services degree provides graduates with extensive skills in enhancing the social, economic, personal and communal well-being of people. Some of whom face significant disadvantage. Graduates work in fields that address equity, social justice, social inclusion, empowerment, interdependence, and human rights for those people who are adversely affected by social, economic and cultural change.
Career fields
* Federal and state governments
* Non-government organisations
* Community development organisations
* Policy and program development
* Welfare support services
* Child and family support services
* Supported employment services
* Program design and delivery
* Advocacy and equity programs
* Rehabilitation services
* Aged care services
* Youth services
* Local government services
* Disability services and programs
* Correctional services
* Mental health services
* Education and health promotion services
Employment roles
* Program officer
* Disability support advisor
* Family support worker
* Intake assessment officer
* Child and youth worker
* Child safety officer
* Community correctional officer
* Domestic violence support worker
* Employment consultant
* Probation and parole officer
* Residential programs officer
* Community liaison officer
* Community engagement facilitator
* Direct care worker
* Sexual assault support worker
* Rehabilitation consultant
Occupation snapshot
Employed
90,100
Annual growth
7,300
Weekly earnings
$1,688
Part-time share
This data is based on the occupation profile for welfare support workers, retrieved from the Government's Jobs and Skills Australia website July 2024.
In addition to knowledge and skills directly related to your program of study, you will also develop a range of other skills such as teamwork, analytical, communication through academic study, employment, voluntary work, sporting and recreational activities and life experience.
Recognising the value employers place on these skills is an important factor in your graduate job search. You can further develop your employability with these resources:
Information on relevant vacancies can be found in a wide range of sources:
Lesley Richardson, an outstanding First Peoples alumna from Griffith University, has dedicated over 20 years to closing the gap for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. Her journey, shaped by lived experiences as a child of The Stolen Generation and a devoted public servant, led her to establish a career supporting Indigenous children, young people, parents, families, and communities. Currently, as the Director of Connected Beginnings on Groote Eylandt, she prepares Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children for school, emphasising holistic approaches that incorporate identity and culture.
Craft a stand-out resume and cover letter, and learn how to prepare for job interviews.
Many work opportunities are not advertised, so we recommend approaching potential employers with the aim of researching their needs and how your skills, experience, interests and qualifications could match theirs.
This is called informational interviewing and will benefit you by:
* clarifying your specific career direction
* increasing your chances of being offered a job.
The Your Career website includes helpful information such as job descriptions, employment prospects, average weekly earnings and skills requirements. Every job title in the database has a skills section to help you identify and describe essential skills for your future career.
The My Future website also has job descriptions and a useful career insight section.
Joining a professional association is a great way to meet people in your field, who can assist you to explore your career options and potentially find employment opportunities. These associations exist in every field of employment and hold regular professional development and networking events.
Students are welcome to join and often receive a discount on their membership.
The award-winning Industry Mentoring Program provides an excellent opportunity to further develop your employability and build professional networks.
The program is available to students with more than 80CP as well as recent graduates.
Griffith University is aligned to the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals ( SDGs ) and is committed to promoting decent work and economic growth, advancing the principles of responsible and sustainable consumption and production, and advocating for peace, justice, and resilient institutional frameworks.
Further careers information
Careers counselling
Individual career counselling sessions are available to all current students and recent graduates.
You can book an initial appointment via CareerHub.
Check out our Career Readiness site in Learning@Griffith for additional information and resources for your career development learning:
Please note: The content on this webpage is a guide only. Please refer to degree-specific information and accreditation requirements of your profession on the Degree and Course Finder website and with the relevant professional accreditation body for your degree.
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