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Weight Loss Consultant

ANZSCO 451512

Employed

310

Part-time share

78%

Female share

97%

Median age

49 yrs

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Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy.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

Weight Loss Consultants assist clients with advice and practical solutions for losing weight or body fat.

What they typically do

  • Interviews clients to work out their needs.
  • Monitors and corrects imbalances in the body using muscle testing techniques.
  • Advises clients on dietary requirements and exercise programs.
  • Records clients' weight and measurements.
  • Instructs clients on the use of exercise equipment.
  • Provides support and counselling.

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
33%
VIC
28.2%
QLD
21%
WA
10%
SA
5.5%
TAS
3.6%
ACT
1.6%
NT
0%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Weight Loss Consultant.