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ANZSCO 272314Updated 2026-01-29
Psychotherapist
National shortage level: Low
ANZSCO 272314OSCA 261134
Snapshot
Median pay: AUD 111k
Weekly earnings: AUD 2130
Salary range: AUD 100k-AUD 122k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
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State distribution
35.1%
NSW
31.5%
VIC
14.5%
QLD
Education mix
57%
Post graduate
29.7%
bachelor degree
6.8%
advanced diploma/ diploma
Role overview
Psychotherapists provide diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional disorders using psychotherapeutic methods such as behavioural therapy, biofeedback, relaxation therapy and other techniques.
What you do
- • Collects data about clients and assesses their cognitive, behavioural and emotional disorders.
- • Administers and interprets diagnostic tests and formulates plans for treatment.
- • Develops, administers and evaluates individual and group treatment programs.
Core skills
Credentials & pathway
- Recommended level: post graduate/ graduate diploma or graduate certificate (57%)
Recent job ads
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Tasks
- • Administers and interprets diagnostic tests and formulates plans for treatment.
- • Collects data about clients and assesses their cognitive, behavioural and emotional disorders.
- • Consults with other professionals on details of cases and treatment plans.
Earnings
Weekly median: AUD 2130
Annual median: AUD 111k
Range: AUD 100k-AUD 122k