252511: Physiotherapist

Labour market

Skills assessment

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ANZSCO Identity

ANZSCO code

252511

Skill level

Level 1

Unit group

2525

Physiotherapists

Skills assessor

APC

ANZSCO 252511 identifies Physiotherapist as a Skill Level 1 occupation in the Physiotherapists unit group (2525), classified under Health Professionals. Assesses, treats and prevents disorders in human movement caused by injury or disease. Registration or licensing is required. It may also be known as Physical Therapist. Common specialisations include Aquatic Physiotherapist, Cardiothoracic Physiotherapist, Continence and Women's Health Physiotherapist. The designated skills assessing authority for this occupation is Australian Physiotherapy Council Limited (APC).

Migration snapshot

Labour marketPhysiotherapist 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 Physiotherapists unit group earn an average of $1,581 per week — above the national average of $1,436 per week. Female workers average $1,460 per week and male workers average $1,837 per week. The average age of workers in this group is 33.7 years, younger than the national workforce average of 41 years.

Avg. weekly earnings

$1,581

↑ 10% above national avg

Female avg.

$1,460

↑ 2% above national avg

Male avg.

$1,837

↑ 28% above national avg

Average age

33.7 yrs

↓ younger than national avg

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

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