The Bachelor of Social Work is a professionally accredited degree providing eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers. As accredited social workers, graduates are able to work in a diversity of fields. Graduates are trained to apply the core social work skills to work in direct practice with individuals, families, groups and communities and in indirect practice for research and policy development.

Career opportunities

Social workers are employed in areas such as:

  • Community councils
  • Community development
  • Hospitals and community health teams
  • Child protection teams
  • Government departments
  • Non-government organisations
  • Correctional services
  • Schools
  • Courts
  • Immigration
  • Consultancies
  • Private practice
  • Research

They are also employed as:

  • Group leaders and therapists in many fields
  • Specialists in the Australian Defence Force
  • Specialist advisors

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Contact:
Administrative Leader, Health Sciences
Phone: 08 8946 6089