Acupuncturist
An Acupuncturist provides traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) acupuncture treatments for a range of conditions in Australian private practice, operating under AHPRA regulation.
Full-time AUD, 2025 indicative. Wide bands reflect variation by employer, experience, and location.
Moderate demand; acupuncture is growing in mainstream health settings alongside private practice.
Occupation list membership
Which Department of Home Affairs skilled lists this occupation currently appears on.
- STSOLShort-Term Skilled Occupation List
Occupations eligible for shorter-term sponsored visas including Subclass 482 (short-term stream).
Assessing authority
The body that assesses skills for migration purposes for this occupation.
- CMBCMBA
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 |
|---|---|---|
| WA | Western Australia | View nomination → |
| SA | South Australia | View nomination → |
| ACT | Australian Capital Territory | View nomination → |
Key duties
- Assess patients using TCM diagnostic principles
- Perform acupuncture treatments including needle insertion and moxa
- Develop treatment plans and monitor patient outcomes
- Maintain AHPRA registration and continuing professional development
Skills required
- TCM acupuncture theory and needling technique
- TCM pattern differentiation and diagnosis
- Patient safety and clean needle technique
- AHPRA registration and Chinese Medicine Board requirements
Typical qualifications pathway
Bachelor of Applied Science (Acupuncture) or equivalent; AHPRA registration with Chinese Medicine Board. CMBA assesses qualifications.
Visa & occupation list information
Listed on STSOL, supporting subclasses 190 and 491 For advice on which pathway suits your circumstances, consult a registered MARA migration agent.
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