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Emergency Medicine Specialist

ANZSCO 253912

Employed

4,000

Part-time share

20%

Female share

46%

Median age

38 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy. They are shown as unavailable rather than zero.

About this career

Emergency Medicine Specialists provide diagnostic medical services, and manage patients with acute and urgent illness and injury.

What they typically do

  • Examines patients for injuries, diseases and disorders and carries out a range of specialist tests and procedures.
  • May administer drugs as required.
  • Arranges patients admissions.

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
28.4%
QLD
24.9%
VIC
22.5%
WA
10.9%
SA
6.3%
TAS
2.7%
NT
2.2%
ACT
1.8%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as an Emergency Medicine Specialist.

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  • Advanced Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Management

    HLT60121 · AQF 6 · 2 providers

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  • Advanced Diploma of Ayurveda

    HLT62615 · AQF 6 · 6 providers

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