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Paediatrician

OSCA 264343·ANZSCO 253321

Employed

1,800

Part-time share

25.8%

Female share

65.6%

Median age

41 yrs

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

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About this career

Investigates, diagnoses and treats internal diseases and disorders in children from birth, up to and including adolescence.

What they typically do

  • Assesses, diagnoses and treats neonates, infants, children and adolescents
  • Requests laboratory tests, imaging and other diagnostic procedures, and interprets findings to assist diagnosis
  • Prescribes medications and administers treatment based on age, weight and pharmacokinetics of the patient
  • Liaises and consults with a multidisciplinary team for optimised treatment
  • Provides guidance and education to children and their families regarding medical procedures, conditions and treatment options
  • Assesses, investigates and manages paediatric care in neonatal and perinatal settings
  • Performs procedures in advanced paediatric life support

Where they work

Health Care and Social Assistance

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
30.2%
VIC
26.4%
QLD
20.3%
WA
11.1%
SA
6.9%
TAS
2.1%
NT
1.5%
ACT
1.5%

Qualification pathways

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

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