Career options for Community Development at Murdoch University

Our Degrees are changing.

In 2014, Part I (first year) units will be introduced with Part II (second year and higher) units becoming available in subsequent years. Detailed information about Part II will be available here from mid-2014.

Find out more about our new degrees, or to get in touch and ask us what this means for you head to AskMurdoch. Continuing students can still access information for degrees commencing 2013 and prior in the Course Handbook.

Career options

Community Development projects have been established by community service and welfare groups, churches, Aboriginal communities, local governments, people committed to sustainable development, artists, women's organisations and self-help groups, among many others. As a Community Development graduate you will have the skills to pursue a role in a these types of organisations. Other potential employers include the Department of Immigration, Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Department of Employment and Workplace Relations, Department of Community Services, Universities, and Schools.