OSCA 441233: Remedial Massage Therapist
Performs remedial massage therapy to relieve pain and stress, and improve musculoskeletal function, circulation and movement. This record sits in Massage Therapists and Myotherapists. Related ANZSIC industry links are included for faster classification cross-checking. Skill level 2 is attached to this occupation record.
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Role overview
Performs remedial massage therapy to relieve pain and stress, and improve musculoskeletal function, circulation and movement.
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Occupation facts
- Skill level
- 2
- Major group
- 4 Community and Personal Service Workers
- Sub-major group
- 44 Health Support Workers and Assistants
- Minor group
- 441 Health Support Workers
- Unit group
- 4412 Massage Therapists and Myotherapists
Tasks
- Conducts physical assessment of clients' musculoskeletal and orthopaedic conditions to identify functional capacity, pain and associated stress
- Consults with clients concerning remedial massage treatments and techniques
- Administers remedial manual manipulation therapies involving the deep or shallow soft tissues of the body including muscles, tendons, fascia and ligaments
- Administers treatments to remediate muscle tension and pain, improve circulation, reduce early onset muscle soreness, and facilitate movement and rehabilitation
- Performs joint mobilisation, myofascial release techniques, trigger point therapy, stretching therapy, taping, heat therapy and ice therapy
- Maintains detailed patient records, involving treatments, responses and progress, and provides client records for referrals to Health Practitioners
- May use cupping, acupressure and essential oils when treating patients
- May perform other techniques to assist recovery, such as transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, dry needling and movement-based therapies
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Compare OSCA 441233 with related occupations
Compare roles in the same OSCA unit group by their official definition, skill level, tasks and recognised alternative titles.
| Comparison point | Current code441233 Remedial Massage Therapist | 441231 Massage Therapist | 441232 Myotherapist |
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| Official role definition | Performs remedial massage therapy to relieve pain and stress, and improve musculoskeletal function, circulation and movement. | Performs therapeutic massage and administers body treatments for relaxation, health and general wellbeing. | Performs myotherapy treatment to alleviate the symptoms of pain associated with injury to the musculoskeletal and nervous systems, and to improve neurological and musculoskeletal function and functional capacity. |
| Skill level | Skill Level 2 | Skill Level 3 | Skill Level 2 |
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Comparison uses occupation definitions, skill levels, tasks and title variants from the ABS OSCA data files.
Compliance risk score
4 of 4 factors passing
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Frequently asked questions
What does OSCA 441233 do?
Remedial Massage Therapist is the current ABS occupation record used to describe a specific occupation. It sits in the OSCA hierarchy and carries skill-level context plus related titles and tasks.
How should I read the skill level?
The skill level tells you the educational or training depth that the ABS associates with the occupation. It is a classification signal, not a salary band or a qualification checklist on its own.
Why is industry context shown on an occupation page?
Industry context helps when the title is common or ambiguous. It shows where the occupation is typically employed so you can compare it with the right ANZSIC family.
Source and trust
- Official source
- ABS OSCA 2024 release and correspondence tables
- Last reviewed
- 2026-04-17
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