This role has a low level of AI exposure. Core skills such as adaptability, social intelligence, and complex physical tasks remain beyond the capabilities of current AI.
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In Australia, a full time Remedial Massage Therapist generally earns $1,350 per week ($70,200 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience can you expect a higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
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Opportunities for Remedial Massage Therapists in Australia are expected to grow over the next 5 years as more than 15,000 new jobs open up around the country. Remedial Massage Therapists usually work in massage clinics, sport medicine and fitness centres.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
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To work in Australia as a Remedial Massage Therapist you require a Certificate IV or a Diploma in Massage Therapy Practice, plus join an approved industry association. The qualifications take between 1-2 years to complete, including supervised clinic hours under a qualified massage therapist.
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Remedial Massage Therapist careers
Remedial Massage Therapists use a range of massage techniques to treat tired, damaged, and strained muscles, plus musculoskeletal dysfunction. As a massage therapist you could be treating anyone from athletes to patients with chronic disease.
Most Remedial Massage Therapists are skilled in a number of different therapies including sports medicine, shiatsu, Thai, deep tissue massage, and assisted stretching. You could open your own massage clinic or work as at sports medicine centres helping patients recover from injury and training.
