Exercise Physiologist
An Exercise Physiologist designs and delivers exercise programs for managing chronic disease, injury rehabilitation, and improving health outcomes for patients referred by medical practitioners in Australia.
Full-time AUD, 2025 indicative. Wide bands reflect variation by employer, experience, and location.
Growing demand driven by NDIS, chronic disease management programs, and WorkCover rehabilitation services.
Occupation list membership
Which Department of Home Affairs skilled lists this occupation currently appears on.
- ROLRegional Occupation List
Occupations eligible for regional visas such as Subclass 491 and 494.
Assessing authority
The body that assesses skills for migration purposes for this occupation.
- VETVETASSESSVisit official site →
Visa pathways
Australian visa subclasses for which this occupation is currently eligible.
State nominations
States and territories that currently nominate this occupation for skilled migration.
| Code | State / Territory | Details |
|---|---|---|
| QLD | Queensland | View nomination → |
| WA | Western Australia | View nomination → |
| SA | South Australia | View nomination → |
| NT | Northern Territory | View nomination → |
Key duties
- Conduct initial assessments of client health, fitness, and medical history
- Design individualised exercise programs for chronic disease management
- Deliver supervised exercise sessions in clinical or community settings
- Monitor client progress and adjust programs accordingly
Skills required
- Exercise physiology and chronic disease management
- Clinical exercise testing and assessment
- Exercise prescription for various conditions
- Communication and patient education
Typical qualifications pathway
Bachelor's degree in exercise physiology (ESSA-accredited). VETASSESS assesses qualifications.
Visa & occupation list information
Listed on ROL, eligible for subclass 491 For advice on which pathway suits your circumstances, consult a registered MARA migration agent.
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