Career pathway

Paediatrician

ANZSCO 253321

Employed

2,500

Part-time share

25%

Female share

67%

Median age

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Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy.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

Paediatricians investigate, diagnose and treat internal diseases and disorders in children from birth up to, and including, adolescence.

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

30.2%

VIC

26.4%

QLD

20.3%

11.1%

6.9%

TAS

2.1%

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.