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  • What is allied health?
  • What’s a career in allied health like?
  • Who are allied health professionals in Australia?
  • Salary expectations for allied health jobs
  • What are the highest paying allied health careers?
  • What allied health careers are in demand?
  • Types of allied health jobs in Australia
  • Allied health degrees and qualifications
  • Is a career in allied health right for you?
Published on April 22, 2023

Considering a Career in Allied Health But Don’t Know Where to Start?

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Considering a Career in Allied Health But Don’t Know Where to Start?
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  • Who are allied health professionals in Australia?
  • Salary expectations for allied health jobs
  • What are the highest paying allied health careers?
  • What allied health careers are in demand?
  • Types of allied health jobs in Australia
  • Allied health degrees and qualifications
  • Is a career in allied health right for you?
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If you want to make a difference in peoples’ lives, a career in allied health is an excellent option. This rewarding career path enables you to work in the healthcare community, meet people from all walks of life, and help them along their healing journey.

Apart from being personally rewarding, these professions come with great pay, job security, and respect within the community — all with less demanding and rigorous training than you’d need to enter the medical profession.

  • Over 195,000 allied health professionals in Australia
  • They represent over 25% of the health workforce

What is allied health?

‘Allied health’ is an umbrella term covering the broad range of non-medical health professions that aren’t medical doctors, nurses, or dentists. Allied health professionals (AHPs) are healthcare practitioners, such as physiotherapists or audiologists, who provide health services. They often work as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Allied health professionals are an integral part of our health system in Australia. Demand for skilled, dedicated professionals is booming across the health, aged care, mental health, and disability sectors. They assist patients in recovering from illness or injury, managing chronic illnesses, and maintaining their overall health and well-being.

Because of this holistic, long-term focus, they can help avoid the need for medical intervention altogether. In turn, this lifts some of the strain from the medical system.


What’s a career in allied health like?

Careers in allied health can be extremely rewarding in several ways.

Imagine seeing a patient who has suffered a stroke get back on their feet, and knowing you helped them through that journey. Or helping a young child go through rehabilitation until they can finally move around and do what they want to do. If you’re drawn to helping people, the look on their parents’ faces will give you a feeling that money can’t buy.

 

Meaningful

Practitioners often say that helping people to heal gives them great job satisfaction. You’ll be challenged by working with different patients of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds, who will often come in feeling nervous until you put them at ease.

 

Well-respected and well-paid

Using your expertise, you’ll have the authority to plan patients’ care pathways without oversight from others. You’ll make good use of your skills and knowledge to have a big impact on people’s lives. And you’ll be rewarded financially for your expertise and responsibility.

 

Connected

Not only will your job center around helping people, but you’ll be well-supported by your colleagues — who are likely to be caring, compassionate people themselves.

 

Flexible

Allied health jobs are more flexible than many other professions. And compared to other jobs in the healthcare field, the training is much faster. While many medical jobs require a postgraduate degree, plus years of vocational training, you can get into many allied health jobs with a three or four-year bachelor’s degree. Allied health assistant jobs are a great way to get started in the industry and only require a Certificate III.

Jonathan shifted from rugby to physio

Jonathan Moody

CEO and founder, Physio Inq

Rugby led him to a career in physiotherapy

A shattered career in rugby, which ended due to a neck injury acquired on the field, led me to a fair bit of rehab myself which inspired me to attend the University of Sydney to train as a physiotherapist. With a Bachelor of Applied Science (Physio) from the University of Sydney, I started working in clinics before opening my own at the age of 24.

What he finds most rewarding

I am passionate about advocating for a higher quality of patient-centered allied healthcare both within my own franchise and mobile business and in the wider industry. My aim is to improve the lives of a million Australians a year through quality and accessible health care.

What he wishes he'd known before starting in this field

The sciences are very rigid fields of study and employment, with processes and treatment plans that you have to stick to. To keep engaged, I suggest finding other ways to express creativity and innovation, such as finding a project which fuels your passions like manual handling or mindfulness.


Who are allied health professionals in Australia?

There are countless career opportunities in allied health. Depending on the field you choose, you could end up working in all kinds of care settings: a hospital or private clinic, in a rehabilitation center, aged care facility, community health clinics, or even at a university or school.

So, what jobs are considered allied health in Australia?

  1. Social workers
  2. Physiotherapists
  3. Counsellors
  4. Psychologists
  5. Occupational therapists
  6. Speech pathologists
  7. Dental assistants
  8. Optometrists
  9. Sonographers (Ultrasound)
  10. Podiatrists
  11. Chiropractors
  12. Pharmacy assistants
  13. Dietitians
  14. Exercise physiologists
  15. Pathologists
  16. Audiologists
  17. Medical radiation therapists (X-rays)
  18. Osteopaths
  19. Indigenous/Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workers
  20. Music therapists
  21. Nutritionists
  22. Orthotists & prosthetists
  23. Allied health assistants
Sources: Department of Health and the AHPA

What is the difference between the medical and allied health professions?

Allied health is different from traditional medicine. To start with, roles in allied health do not require a medical degree (with the exception of pathologists).

Medical professionals, such as doctors, nurses, dentists, and pharmacists, draw on their knowledge of health science to diagnose and treat symptoms. Roles in the medical field usually require extensive training. For example, surgeons and psychiatrists have to train for 13-15 years.

Though they often work with doctors, allied health professionals are independent practitioners who can make their own decisions without supervision. They take an evidence-based approach, using an internationally recognised body of knowledge. Some have postgraduate degrees, while others may have Certificates, Diplomas or Bachelors.

The national voice for allied health professionals, Allied Health Professions Australia, defines allied health professions as:

  • Healthcare professionals
  • Not in the medical, nursing, or dentistry professions
  • Direct patient-care roles
  • Having a direct scope of practice
  • Having a national professional organisation, code of ethics, and membership requirements
  • Having national standards of competence and assessment
  • Having regulatory mechanisms

The AHPA also defines allied health professionals as being university-trained. They don’t, however, include roles such as Indigenous health worker (who need to hold a Certificate IV) in their list of allied health professions, whereas other government departments do.

What is the difference between the medical and allied health professions?

Nurses are part of the medical profession. By definition, they are not allied health professionals. The main differences are:

Nurses:

  • Provide ongoing patient care in a hospital
  • Administer day-to-day treatment
  • Help patients with immediate needs
  • Help manage general health
  • Have a range of levels and specialties

Allied health professionals:

  • Provide specialised services
  • Assist with diagnosis and treatment
  • Help patients’ recovery process
  • Work to prevent disease and disability
  • Work with other specialists in a team

Salary expectations for allied health jobs

Salaries can vary significantly in Allied Health, particularly depending on what field you choose and where you are employed. Here are the average salary ranges for allied health jobs in Australia, in order of highest median salary to lowest:

Occupation

Low

Median

High

Qualification needed

Medical radiation therapists

$64,356

$122,408

$146,358

Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Radiations)

Sonographers

$111,794

$122,408

$156,000

Graduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasound / Diploma of Diagnostic Ultrasound / Masters of Medical Imaging

Exercise physiologists

$70,035

$108,888

$151,250

Bachelor of Clinic Exercise Physiology / Master of Applied Sports Science / Graduate Certificate of Strength and Conditioning

Optometrists

$85,450

$105,065

$151,000

Postgraduate qualification in Optometry

Nutritionists

$76,414

$103,584

$111,774

Diploma of Nutrition / Bachelor of Science majoring in Nutrition

Dietitians

$76,414

$103,584

$111,774

Master of Dietetics

Orthotists & prosthetists

$76,148

$97,552

$113,031

Bachelor of Applied Science or Health Science majoring in prosthetics or orthotics

Psychologists

$84,389

$96,564

$130,198

Multiple pathways available, 6 years minimum study

Social workers

$70,177

$95,108

$116,317

Masters in Social Work

Speech pathologists

$72,397

$95,004

$117,345

Bachelor of Speech Pathology / Master of Speech Pathology

Audiologists

$57,935

$95,004

$126,750

Master of Clinical Audiology

Pathologists

$72,444

$88,183

$120,129

A medical qualification, plus further training with the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia

Counsellors

$69,967

$82,368

$117,000

Bachelor of Counselling

Indigenous health workers

$64,428

$82,056

$84,859

Certificate IV in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care

Chiropractors

–

$81,840

–

Master of Clinic Chiropractic

Occupational therapists

$70,000

$81,588

$104,146

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

Podiatrists

$72,623

$81,110

$126,750

Bachelor of Podiatry

Physiotherapists

$70,000

$80,999

$120,383

Bachelor of Physiotherapy / Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) / Master of Physiotherapy

Osteopaths

$70,000

$79,000

$103,350

Master of Osteopathic Medicine

Allied health assistants

$52,595

$62,400

$70,760

Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance

Data sources:
Median from JobOutlook.gov, balanced against data from job sites Indeed and au.talent.com. Salary ranges from au.talent.com.


What are the highest paying allied health careers?

Sonographers, medical radiation therapists, exercise physiologists, optometrists, dietitians, and nutritionists earn the highest median salaries of the allied health jobs, all bringing in a healthy average of six figures.

Sonographers, exercise physiologists, and optometrists have the highest earning potential, with the high end of their salary range reaching past $150,000.


What allied health careers are in demand?

These allied health careers are growing very strongly, according to the Australian government’s employment projection data. They are ordered in size, starting from the largest occupational group.

1

Social workers

40,300 workers (Very strong growth)

2

Physiotherapists

31,900 workers (Very strong growth)

3

Counsellors

26,800 workers (Very strong growth)

4

Occupational therapists

16,300 workers (Very strong growth)

Hayley is at the cutting edge of gut microbiome science

Hayley Parcell
Head of Healthcare Operations & Development at Microba

An interest in food as medicine led me to nutrition

[I found my way to allied health through] an interest in food as medicine and observing how disease and illness can be greatly impacted by someone’s nutritional status. I’m passionate about communicating the fact that being well-nourished is a key component to good health.

What I find most rewarding

At Microba, we are at the cutting edge of gut microbiome science and helping everyday Australians and healthcare professionals to understand more about the importance of our bacteria and how we fuel it. Being part of this fast-moving area of health is exciting and science is now proving that diet has a huge impact on the health of our individual gut microbiomes which is a contributor to our overall health. It is extremely rewarding to support healthcare practitioners and their patients to achieve better health via diet.

What I wish I'd known before I'd started in this field

The importance of making your own path in the industry. Qualifications in nutrition can take you down many paths however, self-motivation to seek the opportunities you want is essential.


Types of allied health jobs in Australia

While getting into allied health services can be an exciting career move, how can you decide which field is best for you — especially when you’ve got no experience?

This list of potential allied health positions will give you more of an idea of the areas open to you – and what each involves. Keep in mind that you can develop a career as any one of the below. On the other hand, you can be employed as a support worker or assistant to a qualified physician.

 

Occupational Therapy

Occupational therapists assist children and adults with illnesses or disabilities to function in their daily lives and activities. They can help with everyday duties like eating and dressing, or with other things like exercise and recreational activities. Occupational therapists are in high demand, making career prospects strong.

Browse Occupational Therapy Courses Today

 

Audiologist

Audiologists help people with hearing disabilities. They conduct hearing tests, determine causes of hearing or balance loss and provide solutions. They can work in hospitals and clinics, and be involved in research and development, too.

Browse Audiologist Courses Today

 

Podiatrist

Thinking you’d like to know more about feet, legs, toes, and how they work (or don’t work)? Podiatrists treat various foot conditions, from skin or nail conditions to muscular conditions.

Browse Podiatrist Courses Today

 

Nutritionist or Dietitian

Nutritionists and dietitians work with patients to advise them on good health and/or manage illnesses such as cancer, diabetes, obesity, or an eating disorder. In Australia, dietitians require additional dietetic qualifications and study and are qualified to work in a medical capacity.

Browse Nutrition and Dietitian Courses Today

 

Speech Pathologist

Speech pathologists also assist children and adults in overcoming speech and swallowing difficulties. They can help treat disorders such as autism or stuttering or work to rehabilitate patients after strokes.

Browse Speech Pathology Courses Today

 

Orthotist

An Orthotist is responsible for orthotics or prosthetics, otherwise commonly known as artificial limbs. Orthotists work with a range of people in fitting, managing and getting used to prosthetics.

Browse Orthotist Courses Today


Allied health degrees and qualifications

Certificate

If you’re keen to get into Allied Health, it can be a good idea, to begin with, a Certificate III qualification in your chosen field. Throughout the certificate course, you’ll learn about the basics of the body (anatomy, physiology), become familiar with medical terminology, and learn how to provide care for patients in your area.

Some courses will also teach you how to conduct health interventions, create programs, and effectively communicate with the people you’ll be looking after, even if they can’t communicate fully with you. Many certificates will also involve a practical or work placement to help you build your skills.

If you graduate with a Certificate in Allied Health, you’ll be qualified to start working as an allied health assistant. This is a fantastic career in and of itself, or it can be the perfect starting point for entering one of the professions with a better understanding of the specialisations.

Find Allied Health Certificate III

Diploma

While there’s no specific diploma in allied health, some non-clinical nutritionists hold a Diploma of Nutrition. Find out more about studying nutrition and entering this career path.

Find Nutrition Diploma Courses

Bachelor degree

Most of the allied professions require a bachelor’s degree. Some require a Master’s or a further postgraduate qualification. The following professions require a bachelor-level qualification (and usually an additional form of accreditation or membership) to enter:

  • Speech pathologists: Bachelor of Speech Pathology / Master of Speech Pathology (if you’ve come from a health science degree)
  • Podiatrists: Bachelor of Podiatry
  • Physiotherapists: Bachelor of Physiotherapy / Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) / Master of Physiotherapy
  • Occupational therapists: Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
  • Counsellors: Bachelor of Counselling
  • Exercise physiologists: Bachelor of Clinic Exercise Physiology / Master of Applied Sports Science / Graduate Certificate of Strength and Conditioning
  • Orthotists & prosthetists: Bachelor of Applied Science or Health Science (majoring in prosthetics or orthotics)
  • Medical radiation therapists: Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Radiations)
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Can you be a nurse with an allied health degree?

The short answer is no, you can’t be a nurse with an allied health degree. An allied health degree will only qualify you to work in the field of your study; nursing is a distinct field, with its own qualifications. Discover the difference between Enrolled Nurses and Registered Nurses.

To become an Enrolled Nurse, you’ll need a Diploma of Nursing qualification.

To become a Registered Nurse, you will need a Bachelor of Nursing.

And in both, you’ll also need to register with the Australian Health Practitioner Agency (AHPRA).

You could, however, get two qualifications: one in allied health, and one in nursing. That way, you could be both a nurse and allied health professional.

Christine shifted from nursing to nutrition

Christine Stewart

Nutritionist and Clinical Application Specialist at Microba

Interest in chronic disease led her to a career in allied health

During the 15 years I worked as a Registered Nurse I observed a rise in chronic diseases such as Type 2 Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease, and Stroke, etc. I also noticed these conditions were being diagnosed in younger and younger patients.

I began to look into the developmental origins of these conditions and found that diet and lifestyle were major risk factors for the development of these. I knew I wanted to learn more about how to prevent the onset of chronic disease so I studied a Masters in Human Nutrition at Deakin University and found what I was truly passionate about – teaching people how to reconnect with nutritious food and ways to incorporate more into their lives.

My research beyond University led me to the role the microbiome might play in chronic disease. Although research in this area is still emerging, it is showing some strong links with metabolic conditions. I love working in the public health nutrition and microbiome space and feel one day my two passions will meet.

What she finds most rewarding

I am passionate about understanding the current level of evidence and then translating this into language that everyone can understand. I also enjoy seeing transformations in patients when they begin to make shifts in their health through modifying their diet and lifestyle.

What she wishes she'd known before starting

Before I embarked on my path to nutrition I wish I knew more about all the different roles a nutritionist could work in. I previously ‘assumed’ that it was private practice or public health work post-graduation, however, I now know there are many more opportunities such as in nutrition research, communications, food industry, ambassador work, culinary nutrition, sales and so much more.


Is a career in allied health right for you?

People who work in Allied Health tend to be caring and compassionate people. After all, they’ve chosen to spend their working lives helping others.

The personal qualities that will set you up for success in this career are:

 

Adaptable

You’ll need this to cope with the pressures of the job and having a fast-paced schedule.

 

Friendly

People will want to talk to you during appointments, so it pays to enjoy a chat and make them feel comfortable.

 

Supportive

You’ll be helping people through some tough times, and showing empathy goes a long way.

The skills you’ll need to do your job well include:

 

Communication skills

Active listening and speaking are key to understanding and educating your patients.

 

Attention to detail

You’re responsible for people’s quality of life, so your ability to be accurate in your work is of utmost importance.

 

Organisation

You’ll need to manage your own schedule throughout the day, and make sure the administrative side of things runs smoothly.

Glenn loves helping people achieve their goals

Glenn Stevens

Chiropractor and owner of The Functional Movement club

Sports led me to a career in allied health

I was always a sporty kid growing up and was fascinated with how the body moved and how you were only limited by your ability to train the body. I played state AFL and although I trained 2x/ day, 7 days a week there were still kids better than me at state carnivals.

This is where I learned about how amazing the body was in its ability to recover from injury and thought if it was capable of recovering from injury this way, how could you translate that into improving performance

What I find most rewarding

Helping people have a positive experience with and achieve goals that they didn’t think were achievable. We help them perform magic every day.

What I wish I'd known before I'd started in this field

Being in the health sector is more about connecting with the person than it is the skills you learn at uni. Uni trains you not to kill someone and opens up the doorway to lifelong learning to become a good practitioner.

A career in allied health can be enriching no matter what field you choose. All you need is a desire to care for others and a willingness to learn as much as you can!

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Advance your knowledge, gain more skills in Process Manufacturing. This course is tailored to students interested in advanced production work utilising a range of different support functions related to producing products. You will gain skills across va...

Insight Training -  Course
Study Method In-class
Location Perth Western Australia
Job Outcomes Plant Operator +9
Insight Training -  Course

Certificate II in Electrotechnology Studies (Pre-vocational) (Geelong Only) 22261VIC

Are you looking to enter the electrical industry, or get a taste for the trade before undertaking an apprenticeship? This pre-apprenticeship course is designed to give you the core skills and knowledge for the industry, and increase your opportunities...

The Gordon Institute of TAFE -  Course
Study Method In-class
Location Geelong Victoria
Job Outcomes Electrical apprentice
The Gordon Institute of TAFE -  Course

Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural) (Geelong Only) 22477VIC

This course prepares you for a career as a building designer, with the practical skills, knowledge and qualifications to work in the residential and commercial design and construction sectors. This course also gives you a great edge if you’re planning...

The Gordon Institute of TAFE -  Course
Study Method In-class
Location Geelong Victoria
Job Outcomes Draftsperson in building des... +1
The Gordon Institute of TAFE -  Course

Certificate III in Horticulture (Geelong Only) AHC30716

If you enjoy being outdoors, have an interest in plants and gardens, and are looking for a hands-on career, then horticulture could be for you. This is a generalist horticulture course that will equip you with comprehensive skills and knowledge to succ...

The Gordon Institute of TAFE -  Course
Study Method In-class
Location East Geelong Victoria
Job Outcomes Horticulturalist +4
The Gordon Institute of TAFE -  Course

Certificate III in Individual Support (Geelong & Werribee Only) CHC33015

 Do you have a compassionate nature and good people skills? A career in aged care, disability, or home and community care could be for you. This is a new qualification that replaces the Certificate III in Aged Care, Certificate III in Home and Communit...

The Gordon Institute of TAFE -  Course
Study Method In-class
Location Geelong Victoria +1
Job Outcomes Personal care worker +2
The Gordon Institute of TAFE -  Course

Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services (VIC ONLY) CPC40912

THIS COURSE IS AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS IN VICTORIA ONLY This course covers common skills relevant for the plumbing industry in addition to specialist streams relevant to drainage, gas fitting, roof drainage, sewerage and more. These plumbing training cou...

Builders Academy Australia -  Course
Study Method In-class
Location Melbourne Victoria
Job Outcomes Licensed Plumber
Builders Academy Australia -  Course

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