Occupational Therapist 2383-11
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Job description
Assesses the function of people whose abilities and daily activities are impaired.
Skill level
The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification. Registration or licensing may be required.
Note: If you are seeking a skills assessment for skilled migration purposes, different skill level requirements may apply. For information on skills assessment, see the relevant skills assessing authority below.
Skilled occupation information
Points awarded for General Skilled Migration purposes are shown in the table below.
The table also shows if this occupation is on the Skilled Occupation List (SOL), part of the Employer Nomination Scheme and on the Migration Occupations in Demand List (MODL).
| Points | SOL | ENSOL | MODL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Skills assessment authority
Before you can migrate to Australia as a skilled migrant you must have your skills assessed by the relevant national assessment authority. The assessment authority for your occupation is:
Council of Occupational Therapists Registration Board (COTRB)
COTRB undertakes assessments of overseas qualified occupational therapists for skilled migration to Australia.
To be eligible for recognition by COTRB you must have an appropriate degree which is approved by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT) and is equivalent to an Australian Bachelor degree, be officially recognised and of good standing as an occupational therapist in the country in which you were educated or practiced and, meet English language requirements as determined by COTRB. If you are found suitable for practice/migration in Australia following successful completion of the Stage I - Desk Top Audit you will generally need to undergo a practice audit of six months duration (Stage II).
Council of Occupational Therapists Registration Board (Australia and New Zealand) Incorporated
PO Box 229
TORRENSVILLE SA 5031
AUSTRALIA
Telephone: 61 8 8443 9375
Fax: 61 8 8443 9550
Email: cotrb@saboards.com.au
Website: http://www.cotrb.saboards.com.au
Registration is a legal requirement to work as an occupational therapist in some Australian states and territories (Queensland, Northern Territory, Western Australia and South Australia). See below.
Licensing or registration requirements
In many occupations you must be registered with or obtain a license from a local authority in the state or territory where you wish to practise your occupation. Select from the following state links to find out details of the local authority in your state.
New South Wales
There is no legal requirement for licensing or registration for this occupation in New South Wales.
Victoria
There is no legal requirement for licensing or registration for this occupation in Victoria.
Queensland
Registration is compulsory.
Occupational Therapists Board of Queensland
Level 19 Forestry House
160 Mary Street
Brisbane Qld 4000
Postal Address:
GPO Box 2438
Brisbane Qld 4001
Telephone: 61 7 3225 2532 Fax 61 7 3225 2527
Email: occupationaltherapy@healthregboards.qld.gov.au
Website: http://www.occuptherapyboard.qld.gov.au
South Australia
Registration is compulsory.
Occupational Therapy Board of South Australia
16 Norma Street
Mile End SA 5031
Postal Address:
PO Box 229
Torrensville Plaza SA 5031
Telephone: 61 8 8443 9669
Fax: 61 8 84439550
Email: otrb@saboards.com.au
Website: http://www.otrb.saboards.com.au/
Western Australia
Registration is compulsory.
The Occupational Therapists Registration Board of Western Australia
Suite 7, 2nd Floor, 23 Richardson Street
South Perth WA 6151
Postal Address:
PO Box 959
South Perth WA 6951
Telephone: 61 8 9368 2655
Fax: 61 8 9368 2677
Email: enquiries@otbwa.com.au
Website: http://www.otbwa.com.au
Tasmania
There is no legal requirement for licensing or registration for this occupation in Tasmania.
Northern Territory
Registration is compulsory.
Northern Territory Occupational Therapists Board
Health Professions Licensing Authority
2nd Floor, Harbourview Plaza
Cnr McMinn and Bennett Streets
Darwin NT 0800
Postal Address:
GPO Box 4221
Darwin NT 0801
Telephone: 61 8 8999 4157
Fax: 61 8 8999 4196
Email: healthprofessions.ths@nt.gov.au
Website: http://www.nt.gov.au/health/
(under DHCS Services, scroll down to Health Professions Licensing)
Australian Capital Territory
There is no legal requirement for licensing or registration for this occupation in the ACT.
Additional training
You may require additional training in Australia before you can get your skills recognised, licensed or registered. For more information contact the relevant state or territory licensing or registration body listed above. You can also check with the Overseas Qualifications Unit in your state or territory.
See: Overseas Qualifications Unit
Industry association memberships
You may benefit from becoming a member of a relevant industry association for your occupation. This could help you with your employment prospects, networking, contact with industry and professional development and may provide you with important information and support.
New South Wales
OT Australia NSW
Unit 20, 8 Avenue of Americas
NEWINGTON NSW 2127
Telephone: 612 9648 3225
Fax: 612 9737 0023
Victoria
OT Australia (Victorian Branch)
Suite 4, 430 Rae Street
North Fitzroy Vic. 3068
Postal Address:
PO Box 1286
North Fitzroy Vic. 3068
Telephone: 61 3 9481 6866
Fax: 61 3 9481 6844
Email: info@otausvic.com.au
Website: http://www.otausvic.com.au
Queensland
Not listed at this time
South Australia
Not listed at this time
Western Australia
Not listed at this time
Tasmania
Not listed at this time.
Northern Territory
Not listed at this time.
Australian Capital Territory
OT Australia - ACT
Email: otact@bigpond.net.au