Natural Remedy Consultant

A Natural Remedy Consultant advises clients on the use of herbal medicines, plant-based supplements, and traditional remedies to support health and wellbeing. Working in retail, wellness clinics, or private practice settings, they assess client needs, recommend appropriate natural products, and provide guidance on safe usage, interactions, and dosage while operating within Australian therapeutic goods and consumer protection regulations.

Conduct structured consultations with clients to identify health concerns, existing medical conditions, current medications, and lifestyle factors relevant to natural remedy selection. Recommend herbal preparations, plant extracts, vitamins, and mineral supplements based on client presenting symptoms and health goals. Advise clients on contraindications, potential drug interactions, and adverse effects of natural remedies in relation to prescribed medications. Prepare or compound herbal infusions, tinctures, or blended herbal products according to traditional formulations or client-specific requests. Maintain knowledge of Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) regulations regarding listed and unlisted natural medicines and communicate compliance requirements to clients. Maintain detailed client health records documenting presenting complaints, recommendations provided, products dispensed, and follow-up outcomes. Source, stock, and rotate inventory of dried herbs, plant materials, essential oils, and manufactured natural health products. Educate clients on correct administration methods, storage requirements, treatment duration, and when to seek conventional medical advice.

The standard entry pathway requires a Certificate II or III (ABS skill level 4). Specific qualification requirements vary by employer and state. Some employers may accept equivalent experience. Check yourcareer.gov.au for available courses and dewr.gov.au/skills-reform/free-tafe for subsidised training options.

You're legally walking a tight line. You can't diagnose, prescribe, or claim to cure serious illnesses without breaking TGA rules. If a client ignores your advice to see a doctor and something goes wrong, you could face complaints. Pay is often modest, retail-based, and can depend heavily on commission from product sales.

Some work in day spas or naturopathy practices. Remote work is minimal. Rural areas have fewer options unless you build private practice client base.

• Active Listeningcore
• Appointment Schedulingcore
• Case Note Documentationcore
• Confidentiality and Privacy Compliancecore
• Cultural Awareness and Sensitivitycore
• Customer Needs Assessmentcore
• Empathy and Emotional Intelligencecore
• Goal Setting and Planningcore
• Health Terminology Literacycore
• Onboarding New Clientscore
• Professional Boundaries Maintenancecore
• Record Managementcore
• Regulatory and Legislative Awarenesscore
• Service Navigation and Referralcore
• Verbal Communicationcore
• Administer appointments
• Complaint Handling
• Continuous Learning and Upskilling
• Feedback Collection and Actioning
• Problem Solving
• Time Management and Prioritisation
• Upselling and Cross-Selling
• Written Communication

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Last updated: 30 October 2026