Massage Therapists
ANZSCO 4116
19,500
73%
79%
49 yrs
Growing
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy. They are shown as unavailable rather than zero.
About this career
Massage Therapists perform therapeutic massage and administer body treatments for health, fitness and remedial purposes.
What they typically do
- 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
States and territories
Share of workers by location
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Massage Therapists.
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Certificate IV in Massage Therapy
HLT42021 · AQF 4 · 35 providers
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Diploma of Remedial Massage
HLT52021 · AQF 5 · 62 providers
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Diploma of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Remedial Massage
HLT52115 · AQF 5 · 5 providers
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Diploma of Shiatsu and Oriental Therapies
HLT52215 · AQF 5 · 3 providers