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Neurosurgeon

OSCA 264633·ANZSCO 253513

Employed

280

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

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About this career

Performs surgery to correct disorders of the brain, spine and nervous system.

What they typically do

  • Assesses patients' medical history and performs physical examinations to diagnose neurological disorders
  • Performs surgical procedures such as brain surgery and spinal surgery to correct neurological disorders
  • Prescribes treatments and medications following diagnosis of neurological diseases, illness or injuries
  • Collaborates with other medical professionals such as Neurologists, therapists and rehabilitation experts

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
33.5%
VIC
27.5%
QLD
16.5%
WA
8.8%
SA
6%
ACT
2.1%
TAS
2.1%
NT
1.1%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Neurosurgeon.

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