YOUR PSYCHOLOGY CAREER AFTER ACAP
ACAP’s psychology courses can lead you to various fulfilling career paths. From juvenile justice to psychotherapy, the possibilities are endless with a qualification in psychology. Find out about typical occupations and salaries below, based on industry data.
Potential psychology careers and salaries
Psychology-based positions continue to experience growth year on year. Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA) estimates that the number of psychologist roles in Australia is expected to increase by 13.3 per cent by 2026, creating approximately 4,100 additional work opportunities.With median full-time earnings of $2,066 per week and an hourly rate of $59 on average, psychology-based roles earn significantly more than the ‘all jobs’ median of $1,593 per week or $41 per hour.
From juvenile justice to psychotherapy, the pathways to psychology are endless when you study one of ACAP’s accredited psychology degrees. Find out about typical occupations and salaries below, based on industry data.
| Role Title/Average Salary | Role Title/Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Behavioural Health: $97,628~ | Caseworker: $70,000- $85,000^ |
| Child Mental Health: $104,994* | Child Protection: $99,249* |
| Community Mental Health: $78,964* | Corrective Services: $65,000- $80,000^ |
| Disability and Ageing Support Worker: $66,359* | Juvenile Justice: $60,000 - $70,000^ |
| Mental Health Services: $98,216* | Psychologist: $90,000- $100,000^ |
| Psychosocial Recovery Coach: $62,551~ | Psychotherapist: $89,725* |
| Social Policy Researcher: $87,393_ | Social Worker: $80,000- $95,000^ |
| Substance Abuse Expert: $104,741~ |
Sectors you could work in
ACAP’s professionally accredited psychology courses can open doors to a range of work opportunities. Study psychology and you could find yourself with a rewarding career in:
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Private Practice, including Clinical and Neuropsychology
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Mental Health
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Performance and Sports
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Organisational and Management Roles
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Disability and Ageing
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Juvenile Justice and Corrective Services
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Addiction and Substance Abuse
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Immigration and Customs
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Police and Australian Defence Force
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Research, Teaching and Training
Data Sources For Indicated Salaries (sourced January 2023)
* Talent ^ Seek ~ Indeed _ SalaryExpert