4119 Other Community and Welfare Support Workers
4119 Other Community and Welfare Support Workers
This unit group covers Community and Welfare Support Workers not elsewhere classified. It includes Recreation Officers, Sports Development Officers and Volunteer Coordinators.
OSCA skill level
The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
- Skill Level 2: AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma, Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience
- Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience
411931 Recreation Officer
Plans, organises and coordinates recreation facilities and programs through various organisations, such as local governments, schools, religious bodies and youth organisations, to promote physical, social and emotional wellbeing within communities.
Alternative titles
- Recreation Activities Officer (Recreation)
- Sport and Recreation Officer
Skill level: 3
Main tasks
- Assists to establish and administer neighbourhood houses, community groups, employment training programs and other services
- Organises and promotes local sporting, social, recreational, cultural and educational activities and programs in local community groups
- Assists and supports individuals to participate in community activities
- Researches and identifies issues of local need, concerns and aspirations through community consultation
- Delivers integrated projects, plans and policies that guide the management and use of open spaces, sportsgrounds and recreational facilities
- Organises point of sale and hire agreements, and provides information to staff, sporting teams, and community and corporate groups on matters relating to community sport, grounds and reserves
- Provides training and support to staff including voluntary workers running groups in halls, schools and places of worship
- May evaluate the effectiveness of programs and activities, and use this information to provide feedback for the improvement and development of programs
411932 Sports Development Officer
Develops, promotes, delivers and manages a range of community sport and recreation activities and programs.
Registration or licensing may be required.
Skill level: 2
Main tasks
- Develops and implements sports development programs and initiatives
- Promotes and markets sports and activities to the community
- Provides guidance and support to individuals and groups in developing their sports skills
- Organises and coordinates sports events, competitions and training sessions
- Collaborates with schools, community organisations and sporting clubs to increase sports participation
- Evaluates the effectiveness of sports development programs
411933 Volunteer Coordinator
Plans, organises and coordinates volunteer programs in volunteer involving organisations.
Alternative title
- Volunteer Manager
Skill level: 3
Main tasks
- Leads or assists to establish and administer community groups, volunteer training programs and other services
- Develops strategies for recruitment, training, management and retention of volunteers and matches them with appropriate positions in the organisation
- Organises the orientation, training and induction of volunteers
- Ensures compliance with relevant legislative and regulatory requirements
- Oversees and directs volunteers' activities
- Collects and evaluates data and reports to stakeholders on the success of volunteer programs
- Promotes, raises awareness and educates stakeholders on all aspects of volunteer programs