Family Support Worker
Work alongside families to make everyday life steadier. You visit homes, help with routines and connect parents and children with the support around them. It is practical, caring work where trust builds over time.
The work
Part helper, part role model. Here is what family support workers actually do, day to day.
Spend time in homes, helping with routines, meals and getting children ready for the day.
Model calm routines and help parents build confidence in their own approach.
Shadow experienced workers, learn the service's processes and build up your own caseload.
Link families with childcare, health, financial and community services.
Take the lead on complex cases, review plans and mentor newer colleagues.
Write clear, confidential notes and flag safety concerns promptly.
The outlook
Room for 11,500 more people in family support by 2035 ▲ and it is not slowing down.
The field grew 3.6% in the year to February 2026, adding about 3,300 workers. Most of the jobs are in NSW and Queensland, with Victoria third.
Source: JSA · ABS, 2025-26
Projections: JSA (Jobs and Skills Australia) Employment Projections (May 2025 base). Growth and states: ABS (Australian Bureau of Statistics) Labour Force via JSA, February 2026. ANZSCO 4117.More about our sources: How we check our factsGetting in
There is no single way in. 45% trained through VET, 37% hold a degree.
Both paths are common in this field. These are the nationally recognised courses for this career, with the number of registered training providers that offer each one.
Source: JSA · training.gov.au
Education split: Jobs and Skills Australia occupation profile, using ABS (Australian Bureau of Statistics) Census data, ANZSCO 4117. Provider counts: training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education, October 2026. Provider counts include every current registered training provider (private providers and TAFE institutes) with the course on its scope.More about our sources: How we check our factsNationally recognised training
Providers are shown in A-Z order. A listing is not a recommendation.
Jobs open right now
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