ANZSCO 27235.1ModerateShortage

Psychologists and Psychotherapists

Legal, Social and Welfare Professionals · Social and Welfare Professionals

0.0out of 10
Moderate Risk

Median Weekly Pay

$2,054

Full-time workers

Employment

49,700

Total workers

10yr Growth

+31.4%

Projected to 2034

Shortage Status

Shortage

JSA Official AI Exposure

Automation43.0%
Augmentation69.0%

Key Tasks

  • Collecting data about clients and assessing their cognitive, behavioural and emotional disorders
  • Administering and interpreting diagnostic tests and formulating plans for treatment
  • Developing, administering and evaluating individual and group treatment programs
  • Consulting with other professionals on details of cases and treatment plans
  • Conducting research studies of motivation in learning, group performance and individual differences in mental abilities and educational performance
  • Collecting data and analysing characteristics of students and recommending educational programs
  • Formulating achievement, diagnostic and predictive tests for use by teachers in planning methods and content of instruction
  • Developing interview techniques, psychological tests and other aids in workplace selection, placement, appraisal and promotion
  • Conducting surveys and research studies on job design, work groups, morale, motivation, supervision and management
  • Performing job analyses and establishing job requirements by observing and interviewing employees and managers

Employment Projections to 2034

Median Age

42

Female Share

84.0%

Part-Time Share

46.0%

Skill Level

1 / 5

Highest