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ANZSCO 252411Skill Level 1

Occupational Therapist

Assesses functional limitations of people resulting from illnesses and disabilities, and provides therapy to enable people to perform their daily activities and occupations. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level

Level 1

Bachelor degree or higher

Assessing Authority

OTC

Occupational Therapy Council of Australia Limited

Eligible Visas

11

visa subclasses

Skilled Lists

2

active lists

Your Pathway

Three key steps to migrate through this occupation.

1

Skills Assessment

Get your qualifications and experience assessed by the relevant assessing authority.

2

Expression of Interest

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3

Visa Application

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Overview

What this occupation involves according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

Assesses functional limitations of people resulting from illnesses and disabilities, and provides therapy to enable people to perform their daily activities and occupations. Registration or licensing is required.

Typical Tasks

Common duties performed in this role.

Assessing clients' emotional, psychological, developmental and physical capabilities using clinical observations and standardised tests
Assessing clients' functional potential in their home, leisure, work and school environments, and recommending environmental adaptations to maximise their performance
Planning and directing programs through the use of vocational, recreational, remedial, social and educational activities on an individual and group basis
Providing advice to family members, carers, employers and teachers about adapting clients' home, leisure, work and school environments
Providing adaptive equipment, such as wheelchairs and splints, to assist clients to overcome their functional limitations
Working with other Health Professionals in overall case management of clients
Working with other professionals in providing specialist advice to specific client groups such as those requiring driver rehabilitation, third-party compensation and medico-legal representation
Recording clients' progress and maintaining professional relationships in accordance with relevant legislative requirements and ethical guidelines

Education & Experience

Indicative requirements for skills assessment.

Qualification

Bachelor degree or higher

Work Experience

Relevant work experience that may substitute for formal qualifications.

Closely Related Field

A qualification in a closely related field may be accepted with additional experience.

Documents Checklist

Common documents needed for the skills assessment application.

Assessing Authority

The organisation that assesses your skills for this occupation.

Occupational Therapy Council of Australia Limited

OTC

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Skills Assessment Requirements

What you need to get your skills assessed for this occupation.

This page describes the assessment requirements for internationally qualified occupational therapists seeking to practice in Australia, including registration through AHPRA and the OTC's role in competence assessment for supervised practice and skills assessment for migration purposes.

Important note

As of 27 October 2025, the OTC is no longer accepting Stage 1 applications. Internationally qualified occupational therapists must now register with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (OTBA) through AHPRA. For Stage 1 and Stage 2 applications submitted prior to 27 October 2025, eligible candidates will still have their applications processed under the previous processes. For queries, contact AHPRA on 1300 419 495. The OTC continues to assess applications for skilled migration purposes as appointed by the Department of Home Affairs.

Eligibility Criteria

3 criteria
  • Internationally qualified occupational therapists
  • Must wish to practice in Australia
  • Must be seeking skilled migration assessment or competence assessment through supervised practice
  • Occupational therapy qualification for assessment by AHPRA
  • Application form for Assessment for migration
  • Documentation as specified in the Assessment for skilled migration tab

Visa Eligibility

Visa subclasses this occupation qualifies for.

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Skilled List Membership

Which skilled occupation lists currently include this occupation.

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State & Territory Nominations

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