• Conducts interviews; assists people in the understanding and adjustment of attitudes, expectations and behaviour; presents alternative approaches and discusses potential for attitude and behavioural change; consults with clients to develop rehabilitation plans taking account of vocational and social needs.

• Works indoors typically in private practices within offices and consulting room environments.

• Works in adequately heated, lit, ventilated and clean, well maintained and private workspaces.

• Sedentary physical demand.

• Sits to meet with clients or at computers when preparing or writing reports.

• Occasionally stands, walks and moves around the workspace.

• Lifting, carrying or pulling is not a significant requirement.

• Occasional repetitive hand and finger movements are required when using a computer for report writing and when hand writing. Repetitive movements however, are not a significant component of the job.

• There is frequent use of hand-held objects and equipment including computers, writing tools, reference materials, tape recorders, video cameras and office machines such as telephones, printers, scanners and faxes.

• Occasional driving of cars may be required to attend client appointments.

• Mental skills necessary include a high level of cognitive and counselling skills, verbal and written communication, interpersonal, administration, assessment, research, information gathering, analysis and evaluation, report writing, organisational, problem solving and decision-making capabilities.

• There are no specific entry requirements to become a life coach (ANZSCO Skill Level 1). However, a diploma or other qualification in coaching from a professional coaching school is strongly recommended.

There are opportunities for flexibility of movement.