Shortage
Critical Shortage
100% of occupations
Australia · Health & Care
Allied Health
Rehabilitation, therapy and allied clinical professions.
Salary range
A$82K–132K
Median A$106,850
2035 outlook
+34.7%
growing
PR signal
Strong PR
Physiotherapy and OT on CSOL. Strong employment outcomes and state nomination pathways.
Credentials & pathway
Pathway type
Study Field
Duration
4 years
Qualifications
Bachelor · Master · Doctorate
Education fields
Health
Physiotherapy (4-5 yr), Occupational Therapy (4 yr), Speech Pathology (4 yr). Most require Honours level. AHPRA registration.
Where this leads
Providers & tuition
Cost benchmark — verify before applying
| Provider | Annual fee | Duration | QS |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Melbourne | A$50,000 | 4 yr | #13 |
| University of Sydney | A$55,000 | 4 yr | #18 |
| University of Queensland | A$44,000 | 4 yr | #40 |
| Monash University | A$44,000 | 4 yr | #37 |
| University of Western Australia | A$42,000 | 4 yr | #77 |
| University of Adelaide | A$40,000 | 4 yr | #82 |
Data notice
Labour-market signals are derived from mapped occupations, not a guarantee. Verify fees, CRICOS registration, licensing and visa eligibility with the relevant provider and regulator.
JSA Occupation Shortage List 2025JSA Employment ProjectionsABS 6306.0 Employee EarningsCRICOS Course DataCost snapshot · CRICOS feesVerified 2026-07-18