Overview
EMPLOYED
1,100
PART-TIME SHARE
67%
FEMALE SHARE
58%
MEDIAN WEEKLY EARNINGS
N/A
MEDIAN AGE
50
ANNUAL EMPLOYMENT GROWTH
N/A
Summary
Chinese Medicine Practitioners treat imbalances of energy flows through the body by assessing the whole person and using techniques and methods such as acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, massage, diet, exercise and breathing therapy.
Tasks
- Assesses patients to determine the nature of the disorder, illness, problem or need by questioning, examining and observing
- Develops and implements treatment plans using techniques and methods such as acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, massage, diet, exercise and breathing therapy
- Evaluates and documents patients' progress through treatment plans
- Provides dietary and lifestyle advice and guidelines
- Prescribes natural medicines, such as herbal, mineral and animal extracts, to stimulate the body's capacity for self-healing
Details
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Hours worked
Hours worked | Chinese Medicine Practitioners | All Occupations |
---|---|---|
Share of workers who work full-time hours | 33% | 64% |
Average full-time hours worked per week | 42 hours | 44 hours |
Industries
Chinese Medicine Practitioners work in industries like:
Source:
ABS, 2021 Census of Population and Housing based on place of usual residence.
Note: industries that comprise less than 5% of an occupation have been suppressed.
States and territories
New South Wales
37.8%
Victoria
40.3%
Queensland
10.7%
South Australia
2.8%
Western Australia
5.8%
Tasmania
0.6%
Northern Territory
0.3%
Australian Capital Territory
2.1%
Source: ABS, 2021 Census of Population and Housing based on place of usual residence.
Age and gender
Age and Gender | Chinese Medicine Practitioners | All Occupations |
---|---|---|
Median age | 50 years | 40 years |
Female share of employment | 58% | 49% |
Education
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Highest Level of Educational Attainment (% Share) | All Occupations | Chinese Medicine Practitioners |
---|---|---|
Post Graduate/Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate | 12.2 | 25.8 |
Bachelor degree | 23.2 | 60.2 |
Advanced Diploma/Diploma | 11.1 | 8.4 |
Certificate III/IV | 19.5 | 0.0 |
Year 12 | 15.9 | 1.9 |
Year 11 | 4.0 | 0.0 |
Year 10 and below | 9.7 | 0.7 |
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