Physiotherapist 2385-11
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Job description
Assesses, treats and prevents disorders in human movement caused by injury or disease.
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Skill level
The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification. Registration or licensing is 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 puposes 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:
Australian Physiotherapy Council (APC)
The Australian Physiotherapy Council (APC) assesses overseas-trained physiotherapists who wish to be registered to practise in Australia and is also responsible for the oversight of the Australian Standards for Physiotherapy.
If you have not completed an accredited entry-level physiotherapy degree at a university in Australia or New Zealand, or do not have a current practising certificate in Australia or New Zealand then you must undertake the APC assessment and examination process before being eligible to apply to register with one of the Australian state or territory Physiotherapists Registration Boards. You may find that other requirements for registration apply in some Australian states/territories. For further information please contact the authority below.
Australian Physiotherapy Council
PO Box 587
CANBERRA ACT 2601
AUSTRALIA
Telephone: 61 2 6262 6029
Fax: 61 2 6262 5284
Email: enquiries@physiocouncil.com.au
Website: http://www.physiocouncil.com.au
Please note that APC is an assessing authority and is not responsible for registering physiotherapists. This is the function of the Physiotherapy Registration Board in each State/Territory. For more information contact the relevant State/Territory Board.
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
Registration is compulsory.
NSW Physiotherapists Registration Board
Level 2, 28-36 Foveaux St
Surry Hills NSW 2010
Postal Address:
PO Box K599
Haymarket NSW 1238
Telephone: 61 2 9219 0255
Fax: 61 2 9281 2030
Email: physioreg@doh.health.nsw.gov.au
Website: http://www.physioreg.health.nsw.gov.au
Victoria
Registration is compulsory.
Physiotherapists Registration Board of Victoria
Level 8, 525 Collins Street
Melbourne Vic. 3000
Postal Address:
PO Box 248
Collins Street West
Melbourne Vic. 8007
Telephone: 61 3 9286 1888
Fax: 61 3 9286 1880
Email: registrar@physioboard.vic.gov.au
Website: http://www.physioboard.vic.gov.au
Queensland
Registration is compulsory.
The Physiotherapists Board of Queensland
Postal Address:
GPO Box 2438
Brisbane Qld 4001
Telephone: 61 7 3234 1164
Email: physiotherapy@healthregboards.qld.gov.au
Website: http://www.physioboard.qld.gov.au/
South Australia
Registration is compulsory.
Physiotherapists Board of South Australia
First Floor, 67 Greenhill Road
Wayville SA 5034
Postal Address:
GPO Box 1270
Adelaide SA 5001
Telephone: 61 8 8274 1488
Fax: 61 8 8372 6677
Email: jbailey@gtsa.com.au
Website: http://www.physioboardsa.org.au
Western Australia
Registration is compulsory.
The Physiotherapists Board of Western Australia
Suite 7, Level 2
23 Richardson Street
South Perth WA 6151
Postal Address:
PO Box 959
South Perth WA 6951
Telephone: 61 8 9368 2644
Fax: 61 8 9368 2677
Email: enquiries@prbwa.com.au
Website: http://www.prbwa.com.au
Tasmania
Registration is compulsory.
Physiotherapists Registration Board of Tasmania
Postal Address:
GPO Box 792
Hobart Tas. 7001
Telephone: 61 3 6224 9331
Email: physio@regboardstas.com
Website: http://www.physioboard.tas.gov.au/info/register_procedures.htm
Northern Territory
Registration is compulsory.
Northern Territory Physiotherapists 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/org_supp/prof_boards/prof_licensing_auth.shtml
Australian Capital Territory
Registration is compulsory.
Physiotherapists Board of the ACT
6th Floor, Eclipse House
197 London circuit
Canberra City ACT 2601
Postal Address:
PO Box 976
Civic Square ACT 2608
Telephone: 61 2 6205 1601
Fax: 61 2 6205 1602
Email: trish.dowd@act.gov.au
Website: http://health.act.gov.au/
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
Not listed at this time
Victoria
Australian Physiotherapy Association (National Office)
Level 3, 201 Fitzroy Street
St Kilda Vic. 3182
Telephone: 61 3 9534 9400
Fax: 61 3 9534 9199
Email: national.office@physiotherapy.asn.au
Website: http://www.physiotherapy.asn.au
Queensland
Not listed at this time
South Australia
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Western Australia
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Tasmania
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Northern Territory
Not listed at this time.
Australian Capital Territory
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