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OSCA 262231Updated 2026-01-29
Exercise Physiologist
National shortage level: Low
ANZSCO 234915OSCA 262231
Snapshot
Median pay: AUD 97k
Weekly earnings: AUD 1860
Salary range: AUD 87k-AUD 106k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility
State distribution
32.9%
NSW
25.5%
QLD
20.5%
VIC
Education mix
51.6%
bachelor degree
45.1%
Post graduate
0.7%
advanced diploma/ diploma
Role overview
Exercise Physiologists assess, plan and implement exercise programs for preventing and managing chronic diseases and injuries, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, depression, cancer and arthritis, and assist in restoring optimal physical function, and health and wellness.
What you do
- • Assists and improves the function of muscles through physical activity and exercise programs.
- • Administers a variety of tests to identify and assess physical problems and ailments of patients.
- • Plans and discusses effective management of patients' disabilities, weight, injury or fitness.
Core skills
Credentials & pathway
- Recommended level: bachelor degree (51.6%)
Recent job ads
No ads listed yet.
Tasks
- • Administers a variety of tests to identify and assess physical problems and ailments of patients.
- • Assists and improves the function of muscles through physical activity and exercise programs.
- • Designs, reviews, monitors, assesses and evaluates fitness/treatment programmes.
Earnings
Weekly median: AUD 1860
Annual median: AUD 97k
Range: AUD 87k-AUD 106k