YOUR COUNSELLING CAREER AFTER ACAP

There's a lot to smile about when

ACAP’s counselling courses can lead you to various fulfilling career paths. From mental health and well-being to grief and bereavement, the possibilities are endless with a qualification in counselling. Find out about typical occupations and salaries below, based on industry data.

Job Title/Average Salary Job Title/Average Salary
Addictive Behaviour: $104,741~ Behaviour support: $80,000- $100,000`
Carer Support: $67,555* Child and adolescence: $89,221~
Child protection: $65,000- $75,000^ Counsellor: $80,000- $95,000^
Community workers: $68,411* Crisis support: $74,000 **
Disability support workers: $50,000- $55,000^ Family support workers: $70,000- $80,000^
Grief and bereavement : $70,000** Intake assessment officer: $72,072*
Mental health and well-being support worker: $60,000- $75,000^ Psychotherapists: $85,787~
Group of Students

Sectors to work in

  • E9D8102B-4C82-46AC-9D30-6DF01E2F74BD
    Support Addiction
  • E9D8102B-4C82-46AC-9D30-6DF01E2F74BD
    Behavioural
  • E9D8102B-4C82-46AC-9D30-6DF01E2F74BD
    Child and Adolescence
  • E9D8102B-4C82-46AC-9D30-6DF01E2F74BD
    Community Support
  • E9D8102B-4C82-46AC-9D30-6DF01E2F74BD
    Group Work
  • E9D8102B-4C82-46AC-9D30-6DF01E2F74BD
    Mental Health and Well-being
  • E9D8102B-4C82-46AC-9D30-6DF01E2F74BD
    Trauma Support
  • E9D8102B-4C82-46AC-9D30-6DF01E2F74BD
    Violence

Data Sources For Indicated Salaries (sourced January 2023)

**Payscale   `Ranstad      * Talent           ^ Seek           ~ Indeed           _ SalaryExpert

Get Equipped

Have a question? Contact a course adviser today. They are available to answer any study questions you may have to put you on the right career path.
Apply Now
I'm applying as a

Domestic Student

I'm applying as an

International Student