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Medical Administrator

ANZSCO 134211

Employed

3,600

Part-time share

26%

Female share

76%

Median age

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Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy.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

Medical Administrators manage medical programs and clinical services in hospitals or other health service facilities, maintain standards of medical care, provide leadership to ensure an appropriately skilled medical workforce, and contribute to health service planning.

What they typically do

  • Develops, implements and monitors the procedures, policies and standards for medical, nursing, allied health and administrative staff.
  • Co-ordinates and administers health and welfare programs as well as clinical services.
  • Monitors and evaluates resources devoted to health, welfare, recreation, housing, employment, training, and other community facilities and centres.
  • Controls administrative operations such as budget planning, report preparation, expenditure on supplies, equipment and services.

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
29.8%
VIC
28.5%
QLD
21.4%
WA
8.7%
SA
6.2%
ACT
2.6%
TAS
1.6%
NT
1.1%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Medical Administrator.