Group
Occupation
461943 Life Coach
Latest release
Consultation draft: Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA)
Reference period
August 2026
Released
17/08/2026
First release
461943 Life Coach
Provides support and guidance to empower individuals to set goals and achieve personal and professional growth.
Health and Wellness Coaches are excluded from this occupation. Health and Wellness Coaches are included in occupation 461942 Health and Wellness Coach.
Specialisation
- Personal Development Coach
Skill level: 3
Main tasks
- Interviews and assesses clients to understand their goals, background, strengths and challenges
- Collaborates with clients to provide guidance to define clear actionable goals and strategies for achievement
- Identifies barriers to success and helps clients to develop solutions and action plans to overcome them
- Educates clients about emotional, interpersonal and life skills necessary to achieve their objectives
- Provides motivation and ensures clients' accountability through regular check-ins, reviewing progress, troubleshooting obstacles and adjusting goals and strategies as needed
- Recommends specialist services, such as psychological and financial, as required by clients