Diploma of Community Services

About the course

This Diploma of Community Services builds the skills, knowledge and understanding to work in community services across a range of settings. You’ll develop practical capability to support individuals and communities, respond to client needs, and work effectively within service organisations. Delivered on campus at Melbourne City, the diploma provides vocational preparation for work in social and community services. The programme introduces counselling basics, community support skills, and behavioural science fundamentals.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles in community and human services where they support clients and coordinate assistance within service organisations. Career pathways may include case management support, welfare and community services work, and related roles across government and non-government agencies. This diploma is designed for entry to paraprofessional practice in the social and community services sector. Preparing graduates for community support, welfare assistant, and care coordination roles, or degree articulation.

Living Costs in Sydney**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)