Osteopath
An Osteopath provides manual therapy assessment and treatment for musculoskeletal and related conditions, emphasising the relationship between body structure and function in Australian private practice.
Full-time AUD, 2025 indicative. Wide bands reflect variation by employer, experience, and location.
Moderate demand; osteopathy is a recognised regulated health profession in Australia.
Occupation list membership
Which Department of Home Affairs skilled lists this occupation currently appears on.
- MLTSSLMedium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List
Occupations eligible for permanent visas including Subclass 189 and 190.
Assessing authority
The body that assesses skills for migration purposes for this occupation.
- AOAAOAC
Visa pathways
Australian visa subclasses for which this occupation is currently eligible.
- 189Learn more →Skilled Independent visa
Permanent points-tested visa for workers not sponsored by an employer, family member, or state.
- 190Learn more →Skilled Nominated visa
Permanent visa for workers nominated by a state or territory government.
- 485Learn more →Temporary Graduate visa
Post-study work visa for recent graduates of Australian qualifications.
- 491Learn more →Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa
Five-year provisional visa for workers willing to live and work in regional Australia.
State nominations
States and territories that currently nominate this occupation for skilled migration.
| Code | State / Territory | Details |
|---|---|---|
| NSW | New South Wales | View nomination → |
| VIC | Victoria | View nomination → |
| WA | Western Australia | View nomination → |
| SA | South Australia | View nomination → |
| ACT | Australian Capital Territory | View nomination → |
Key duties
- Assess patients using orthopaedic and osteopathic tests and clinical history
- Apply osteopathic manipulative techniques including HVLA, MET, and craniosacral therapy
- Develop management plans integrating manual therapy and self-management
- Refer to medical practitioners and allied health when appropriate
Skills required
- Osteopathic assessment, diagnosis, and manual therapy
- Musculoskeletal anatomy and neuroscience
- Patient management planning and communication
- AHPRA registration standards
Typical qualifications pathway
Bachelor of Clinical Science followed by Master of Osteopathy; AHPRA registration. AOAC assesses qualifications.
Visa & occupation list information
Listed on MLTSSL, enabling subclasses 189, 190, 485, and 491 For advice on which pathway suits your circumstances, consult a registered MARA migration agent.
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