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The top-paying, low-stress jobs with good salaries in Australia

Emily Bennett

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Research shows stress can negatively impact our mood, relationships and overall wellbeing.

So when it comes to our working lives, it might be time to consider a switch to a low-stress role.

According to careers website Seek, a low stress job doesn't mean the job isn't high performing or fast paced, but rather a role that offers supportive conditions and reasonable workloads.

Click through to see low stress jobs that pay well.

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Hairstylist - $60,000
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Hairstylist - $60,000

A career as a hairstylist offers plenty of opportunities for career progression and the option to work freelance.

According to Seek, salon-based roles can come with predictable hours, reasonable deadlines and low levels of pressure.

The average salary for roles advertised on the careers website is between $50,000 to $60,000.

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Administration assistant - $65,000
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Administration assistant - $65,000

A role as an account administration assistants can offer regular office hours, clear job descriptions and expectations.

The job can offer an average salary between $60,000 to $65,000.

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Appliance Technician - $85,000
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Appliance Technician - $85,000

Appliance technicians can work at their own pace with predictable hours, clear responsibilities and expectations.

The salary range for this role is between $75,000 and $85,000.

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Carpenters - $85,000
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Carpenters - $85,000

Carpenters can earn an salary between $65,000 to $85,000 a year.

While all trades can be physically demanding, they typically work a set schedule with predictable hours.

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Jeweller - $90,000
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Jeweller - $90,000

A jeweller can earn between $75,000 to $90,000 a year.

This career can offer creative expression, clear expectations, predictable schedules and work flexibility.

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Librarian - $95,000
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Librarian - $95,000

A role as a librarian or archivist is generally considered to be a low stress and rewarding career.

According to Seek, these roles can offer and average salary of $80,000 to $95,000.

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Dietitian - $100,000
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Dietitian - $100,000

Dietitians can earn an average salary between $80,000 to $100,000 a year.

The role can offer a regular schedule and predictable working hours.

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Audiologist - $100,000
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Audiologist - $100,000

An audiologist works with people with hearing impairments.

The role is reportedly one of the least stressful jobs in Australia with good growth potential, low risk, clear job expectations, no deadlines and no physical labour.

The average salary range is $90,000 to $100,000.

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Data scientist - $135,000
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Data scientist - $135,000

A data scientist analyses raw data to identify patterns and apply them to provide solutions or advise on efficiencies.

For those who can understand complex data, the role can be high-paying and low stress.

Those in the role can earn an average salary of between $115,000 to $135,000.

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