How do I become a massage therapist
Get qualified to work as a massage therapist with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
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Browse occupations related to Massage Therapist.
Common questions
In Australia, a full time Massage Therapist generally earns $1,333 per week ($69,316 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 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. 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 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. Once qualified you can undertake VET courses in complimentary therapies.
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Further reading
What does an Occupational Therapist do?
15th September 2022
How to become a qualified Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist in Australia
23rd December 2024All massage therapist courses
- HLTMSG005 Provide Remedial Massage Treatments
- SHB50115 Diploma of Beauty Therapy
- SHBBBOS008 Provide Body Massages
- SHBBBOS009 Provide Aromatherapy Massage
- SHBBBOS010 Use Reflexology Relaxation Techniques in Beauty Treatments
- SHBBINF002 Maintain Infection Control Standards
- SHBBSPA007 Provide Stone Therapy Massages
Massage Therapist careers
Massage Therapists help their clients relax, destress, and recover from injury using a range of different massage and relaxation techniques. As a massage therapist you could be helping an athlete after a training session, a diabetic patient improve their circulation, or a busy mom relax in between school runs.
Most massage therapists are skilled in a number of therapies including aromatherapy, shiatsu, Thai, deep tissue, and Swedish massage. You could open your own massage clinic or work as at day spas, beauty salons, hotels, resorts, cruise ships, or fitness centres.
