Massage Therapist Career and Immigration options for Australia

Profile Title: Massage Therapist Career and Immigration options for Australia

Alternative Title:Not Defined

ANZSCO Code: 411611 | Unit Code: 4116

Skill Level: Level 2 | Work Experience: 1 Years

Assessing Bodies: Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services (VETASSESS)

Skill Occupation List (SOL): STSOL

Specialization: Chinese (Tui-Na) Masseur Remedial Masseur Shiatsu Therapist Sports Medicine Masseur

Profile Description: Performs therapeutic massage and administers body treatments for relaxation, health, fitness and remedial purposes

Job Duties:

• massaging the soft tissues of the body, such as muscles, tendons and ligaments, to assist healing
• utilising a range of massage techniques to enhance sports performance and prevent injury
• administering treatments to promote relaxation, improve circulation and relieve muscle tension
• assessing and treating specific soft tissue dysfunction and providing rehabilitation advice
• employing other techniques, such as acupressure or Shiatsu, and complementary aids, such as infra-red lamps, wet compresses, ice, essential oils and herbal and mineral therapies, to assist recovery
• assessing client s physical condition and case history and advising on stretching exercises and relaxation techniques

Skill Level Description: Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. In Australia: AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2) In New Zealand: NZ Register Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2) At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Available Visa Options (As on February 2024):

• 190 - Skilled Nominated (subclass 190)
• 407 - Training visa (subclass 407)
• 489 - Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) - State or Territory nominated
• 482 - Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482) - Short Term Stream
• report caveats apply
• 187 - Regional Sponsor Migration Scheme (subclass 187)
• 494 - Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (provisional) (subclass 494) - Employer sponsored stream
• 491 - Skilled Work Regional (provisional) visa (subclass 491) State or Territory nominated

Registration or Licensing: Not Required

Industries: Massage Therapists are nearly all employed in Health Care and Social Assistance

Education Profile: The most common level of educational attainment for Massage Therapists is Advanced Diploma/Diploma (58.9 per cent).

Job Opening: Over the five years to November 2019, the number of job openings for Massage Therapists is expected to be average (between 10,001 and 25,000). Job openings count both employment growth and turnover (defined as workers leaving their occupation for other employment or leaving the workforce).

Age Group: The main age group is 45-54 years (26.6 per cent) and the median age is 43 years (compared to 40 years for all occupations).

Gender: The female share of Massage Therapists is 80.4 per cent and 29.7 per cent of Massage Therapists work full time. Average weekly hours for full time workers are 35.5 (compared to 40.2 for all occupations).

Earning: There are no earnings data available for this occupation.

Employment: Employment for this occupation fell in the past five years and rose slightly in the long-term (ten years). Looking forward, employment for Massage Therapists to November 2020 is expected to grow very strongly.