Career pathway
Psychologists and Psychotherapists
ANZSCO 2723
Employed
54,200
Part-time share
50%
Female share
82%
Median weekly earnings
$2,204
Median age
44 yrs
Employment outlook
Growing
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
About this career
Psychologists and Psychotherapists investigate, assess and provide treatment and counselling to foster optimal personal, social, educational and occupational adjustment and development.
What they typically do
- Collecting data about clients and assessing their cognitive, behavioural and emotional disorders
- Administering and interpreting diagnostic tests and formulating plans for treatment
- Developing, administering and evaluating individual and group treatment programs
- Consulting with other professionals on details of cases and treatment plans
- Conducting research studies of motivation in learning, group performance and individual differences in mental abilities and educational performance
- Collecting data and analysing characteristics of students and recommending educational programs
- Formulating achievement, diagnostic and predictive tests for use by teachers in planning methods and content of instruction
- Developing interview techniques, psychological tests and other aids in workplace selection, placement, appraisal and promotion
- Conducting surveys and research studies on job design, work groups, morale, motivation, supervision and management
- Performing job analyses and establishing job requirements by observing and interviewing employees and managers
States and territories
Share of workers by location
NSW
32%
VIC
25.7%
QLD
22.4%
WA
9%
SA
6.3%
TAS
2.2%
ACT
1.8%
NT
0.7%
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Psychologists and Psychotherapists.
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Diploma of Clinical Hypnosis and Strategic Psychotherapy
11271NAT · AQF 5 · 1 providers
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Graduate Diploma of Sandtray Therapy
11242NAT · AQF 8 · 1 providers
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Graduate Diploma of Somatics and Dance Movement Therapy
11068NAT · AQF 8 · 1 providers
