252712: Speech Pathologist / Speech Language Therapist

Labour market

Skills assessment

Agreements

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ANZSCO Identity

ANZSCO code

252712

Skill level

Level 1

Unit group

2527

Audiologists and Speech Pathologists / Therapists

Skills assessor

SPA

Speech Pathologist / Speech Language Therapist (ANZSCO 252712) is a Skill Level 1 occupation in the Audiologists and Speech Pathologists / Therapists unit group (2527), classified under Health Professionals. Provides diagnostic assessment and management of disorders of communication and swallowing through direct intervention, education, consultancy, advocacy, or a combination of these approaches. Also known as Speech Therapist. Skills assessment for this occupation is conducted by The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited (SPA).

Migration snapshot

Labour marketSpeech Pathologist / Speech Language 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 Audiologists and Speech Pathologists / Therapists unit group earn an average of $1,518 per week — above the national average of $1,436 per week. The average age of workers in this group is 40.8 years, broadly in line with the national workforce average of 41 years.

Avg. weekly earnings

$1,518

↑ 6% above national avg

Average age

40.8 yrs

≈ national avg (41 yrs)

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

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