252411: Occupational Therapist

Labour market

Skills assessment

Agreements

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ANZSCO Identity

ANZSCO code

252411

Skill level

Level 1

Unit group

2524

Occupational Therapists

Skills assessor

OTC

ANZSCO 252411 identifies Occupational Therapist as a Skill Level 1 occupation in the Occupational Therapists unit group (2524), classified under Health Professionals. Assesses functional limitations of people resulting from illnesses and disabilities, and provides therapy to enable people to perform their daily activities and occupations. Registration or licensing is required. The designated skills assessing authority for this occupation is Occupational Therapy Council of Australia Ltd (OTC).

Migration snapshot

Labour marketOccupational Therapist is in shortage in Australia. The primary shortage driver is a long training gap — the training pathway is long and shortages persist even with increased training.

Visa pathways13 pathways are available for this occupation, including employer sponsored and General Skilled Migration options.

Occupation listsListed on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) and Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL), influencing which skilled migration visas it is eligible for.

AgreementsAccessible via the On-hire Industry Labour Agreement (ILA) and a Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA).

Workforce snapshot

Based on ABS data, workers in the Occupational Therapists unit group earn an average of $1,830 per week — above the national average of $1,436 per week. Female workers average $1,775 per week and male workers average $2,863 per week. The average age of workers in this group is 35 years, younger than the national workforce average of 41 years.

Avg. weekly earnings

$1,830

↑ 27% above national avg

Female avg.

$1,775

↑ 24% above national avg

Male avg.

$2,863

↑ 99% above national avg

Average age

35 yrs

↓ younger than national avg

Bar scale to $3,000/wk · Marker line = $1,436 national average

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