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Skill level ratings are based on the range and complexity of job tasks. In general, the higher the skill level, the more formal education and training, previous experience or on-the-job training needed to be good at the job. Entry level jobs often need no prior training or experience. Possible ratings are • Very high skill – 5+ years training or experience, or a Bachelor Degree or higher • High skill – 3+ years training or experience, or an Associate Degree or Diploma • Medium skill – 3+ years training or experience, or a Certificate III/IV • Lower skill – 1+ year of experience, or a Certificate II/III • Entry level – High School or Certificate I. The number of Physiotherapists grew very strongly over the past 5 years and is expected to grow very strongly over the next 5 years: from 25,000 in 2018 to 31,200 by 2023. Job openings can come from new jobs being created, but most come from turnover (workers leaving). There are likely to be around 13,000 job openings over 5 years (that's about 2,600 a year).

• Size: This is a large occupation. • Unemployment: Unemployment was below average in 2017. • Location: Physiotherapists work in most regions of Australia. • Industries: Most work in the Health Care and Social Assistance industry.

• Earnings: Full-time workers earn around $1,250 per week (similar to the all jobs average of $1,230). Earnings tend to be lower when starting out and higher as experience grows. • Full-time: Many work full-time (70.6%, similar to the all jobs average of 68.4%).

• Hours: Full-time workers spend around 38.4 hours per week at work (compared to the all jobs average of 40.0 hours). • Age: The average age is 31 years (compared to the all jobs average of 40 years). • Gender: 65.4% of workers are female (compared to the all jobs average of 46.7%). Employment Outlook. Physiotherapists Source: ABS, Education and Work (2016).

Findings based on use of ABS TableBuilder data. Highest qualification completed by workers in this job (in any field of study). Skill level requirements can change over time, the qualifications needed by new workers might be different from the qualifications of workers already in the job. Type of Qualification Physiotherapists All Jobs Average All Jobs Average Post Graduate/Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate 37.5 -8.6 8.6 Bachelor degree 62.5 -17.9 17.9 Advanced Diploma/Diploma 0 -10.1 10.1 Certificate III/IV 0 -18.9 18.9 Year 12 0 -18.7 18.7 Years 11 & 10 0 -17.7 17.7 Below Year 10 0 -8.1 8.1. A Bachelor Degree or higher is usually needed to work in this job. Registration or licensing is required. Before starting a course, check it will provide you with the skills and qualifications you need.

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