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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
Visa pathways: Check eligibility

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

    No ads listed yet.

    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