272311: Clinical Psychologist

Labour market

Skills assessment

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ANZSCO Identity

ANZSCO code

272311

Skill level

Level 1

Unit group

2723

Psychologists

Skills assessor

APS

ANZSCO 272311 identifies Clinical Psychologist as a Skill Level 1 occupation in the Psychologists unit group (2723), classified under Legal, Social and Welfare Professionals. Consults with individuals and groups, assesses psychological disorders and administers programs of treatment. Registration or licensing is required. Common specialisations include Forensic Psychologist, Health Psychologist, Neuropsychologist. The designated skills assessing authority for this occupation is The Australian Psychological Society Limited (APS).

Migration snapshot

Labour marketClinical Psychologist 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 Psychologists unit group earn an average of $1,533 per week — above the national average of $1,436 per week. The average age of workers in this group is 38.8 years, broadly in line with the national workforce average of 41 years.

Avg. weekly earnings

$1,533

↑ 7% above national avg

Female avg.

$1,395

↓ 3% below national avg

Average age

38.8 yrs

↓ younger than national avg

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

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