Career pathway

Surgeon (General)

ANZSCO 253511

Employed

730

Part-time share

15%

Female share

27%

Median age

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Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy.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

Surgeons (General) perform surgery to correct diseases and disorders covering a broad range of medical conditions.

What they typically do

Examines patients to determine the necessity of operations, estimates and explains risks to patients, and selects the best operational procedures.
Reviews reports on patients' general physical condition, reactions to medications and medical histories.
Consults with anaesthetists regarding the correct anaesthesia for patients.
Performs surgical operations.
Examines instruments, equipment, and surgical set-up to ensure that antiseptic and aseptic methods have been followed.
Instructs other medical, nursing and associated staff regarding the preparation of patients and instrument and equipment requirements.
Prescribes post-operative care, and observes and investigates patients' progress.
Maintains records of operations performed.
May specialise in particular types of operations.

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW

30.5%

VIC

25.9%

QLD

22.8%

6.4%

TAS

2.5%

ACT

2.2%

1.5%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Surgeon (General).

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