Career pathway

Medical Oncologist

ANZSCO 253314

Employed

930

Part-time share

21%

Female share

49%

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Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy.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

Medical Oncologists investigate, diagnose and treat patients with cancer using chemotherapy and biological therapy.

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

VIC

35.2%

NSW

31.3%

QLD

15.3%

7.2%

6.9%

TAS

2.9%

ACT

1.2%

0.9%

Qualification pathways

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

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