Massage Therapist ANZSCO 411611: visa options

What a Massage Therapist does

Performs therapeutic massage and administers body treatments for relaxation, health, fitness and remedial purposes.

Specialisations: Chinese (Tui-Na) Masseur, Remedial Masseur, Shiatsu Therapist, Sports Medicine Masseur, Thai Masseur

Key facts

ANZSCO code: 411611
Skill level: 2Associate degree, advanced diploma or diploma
Skilled lists: Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL)Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL)Regional Occupation List (ROL)
Visas that list it: 190 491 482 186 494
Assessing authority: VETASSESS
National shortage: No shortage

Visa options

Occupation eligibility is one requirement; each visa page links to the rest.

Conditions apply to 2 visasSome positions don’t qualify. Open a visa below to see its conditions.

Points-tested

Subclass 189 Skilled IndependentNot on its occupation listsNot eligible
Subclass 190 Skilled NominatedVia STSOLEligible
Subclass 491, state or territory nominatedVia STSOL and ROLEligible
Subclass 491, family sponsoredNot on its occupation listsNot eligible

Employer-sponsored

Subclass 482 Skills in Demand, Core Skills streamVia CSOLConditions apply
See 1 condition
- The position: (a) is not a full-time position; or (b) is not based in a therapeutic setting; or (c) involves the provision of non-medical relaxation massage; or (d) is in a retail setting.
Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme, Direct Entry streamVia CSOLConditions apply
See 1 condition
- The position: (a) is not a full-time position; or (b) is not based in a therapeutic setting; or (c) involves the provision of non-medical relaxation massage; or (d) is in a retail setting.
Subclass 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored RegionalVia ROLEligible

Main tasks

massaging the soft tissues of the body, such as muscles, tendons and ligaments, to assist healing
utilising a range of massage techniques to enhance sports performance and prevent injury
administering treatments to promote relaxation, improve circulation and relieve muscle tension
assessing and treating specific soft tissue dysfunction and providing rehabilitation advice
employing other techniques, such as acupressure or Shiatsu, and complementary aids, such as infra-red lamps, wet compresses, ice, essential oils and herbal and mineral therapies, to assist recovery
assessing client's physical condition and case history and advising on stretching exercises and relaxation techniques

Shortage by state

NationalNo shortage
ACTNo shortage
NSWNo shortage
NTNo shortage
QLDNo shortage
SANo shortage
TASNo shortage
VICNo shortage
WANo shortage

State and territory nomination

For the 190 and 491, each state and territory also has its own occupation list.

Common questions

What does a Massage Therapist do?

Performs therapeutic massage and administers body treatments for relaxation, health, fitness and remedial purposes. (ABS ANZSCO description.)

Is Massage Therapist on the skilled occupation list?

Yes. Massage Therapist (ANZSCO 411611) is on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL), Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) and Regional Occupation List (ROL) (lists in force from 14 December 2024). It is listed for the 186, 190, 482, 491 and 494 visas.

What is the ANZSCO code for Massage Therapist?

411611. Home Affairs uses ANZSCO codes for skilled visas.

How can a Massage Therapist migrate to Australia?

The occupation lists Home Affairs publishes include Massage Therapist for the Subclass 186, Subclass 190, Subclass 482, Subclass 491 and Subclass 494 visas. Being on a list is one requirement among several; each visa's page links to Home Affairs for the rest.

Who assesses Massage Therapist for an Australian visa?

VETASSESS, the skills assessing authority listed for 411611.

Is Massage Therapist in demand in Australia?

Jobs and Skills Australia rated it "No shortage" nationally in its 2025 Occupation Shortage List, with ratings for each state and territory shown above.