Group
Occupation
461942 Health and Wellness Coach
Latest release
Consultation draft: Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA)
Reference period
August 2026
Released
17/08/2026
First release
461942 Health and Wellness Coach
Provides support and guidance to clients to make sustainable lifestyle improvements in areas like nutrition, exercise, sleep and stress management.
Life Coaches and Weight Loss Consultants are excluded from this occupation. Life Coaches are included in Occupation 461943 Life Coach. Weight Loss Consultants are included in Occupation 461941 Weight Loss Consultant.
Skill level: 3
Main tasks
- Assesses the current health status, habits, motivations and barriers facing clients through initial consultations and intake processes
- Collaborates with clients to set specific and realistic health and wellness goals
- Co-creates personalised action plans such as meal strategies and movement or physical activity routines
- Facilitates sessions using motivational interviewing, active listening and evidence-based techniques to build self-efficacy and overcome obstacles
- Ensures clients' ongoing accountability through regular check-ins, progress tracking, plan adjustments and celebration of small wins
- Educates clients on wellness topics such as nutrition basics and stress reduction, and connects clients with resources or health care providers when needed
- Maintains client records, ensures alignment with medical treatment plans and upholds professional boundaries