Career pathway

Endocrinologist

ANZSCO 253315

Employed

310

Part-time share

45%

Female share

65%

Median age

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Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy.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

Endocrinologists investigate, diagnose and treat disorders of the human glandular and hormonal systems.

What they typically do

Examines patients to determine the nature and extent of problems after referral from general medical practitioners and other medical specialists, and undertakes laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures.
Analyses test results and other medical information to make diagnoses.
Prescribes and administers drugs, as well as remedial and therapeutic treatment and procedures.
Records medical information and data.
Reports specified contagious and notifiable diseases to government health and immigration authorities.
May admit or refer patients to hospitals.
May consult other medical specialists.

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW

37.6%

VIC

27.8%

QLD

18.6%

5.9%

ACT

4.6%

2.9%

TAS

2.6%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as an Endocrinologist.

No qualification pathways published on training.gov.au yet.