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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