Anaesthetic registrars training as Anaesthetists are included in this unit group.

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

• Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

Registration or licensing is required.

Anaesthetic registrars training as Anaesthetists are included in this occupation.

• Specialist Pain Medicine Physician

• Performs pre-operative examinations of patients to determine appropriate anaesthetic and sedation in concurrence with Physicians and Surgeons
• Discusses the anaesthetic process and risks with patients, and obtains their informed consent prior to surgery
• Administers local, regional and general anaesthetics using a variety of methods such as inhalational and intravenous administration, and utilises diverse airway management techniques
• Monitors patients throughout surgical procedures and in immediate post-operative procedures
• Records details of anaesthetic and sedation administered, and the condition of patients before, during and after anaesthesia
• Assists in acute pain management of patients
• Liaises with other Health Professionals to provide diagnosis and treatment for patients with chronic pain
• Examines and treats patients requiring intensive care or resuscitation
• Consults with other Health Professionals to optimise patient care and safety
• May instruct medical, nursing, student and multidisciplinary staff on the signs, symptoms and diagnosis of allergic and anaphylactic reactions to anaesthetic agents, and supervision and treatment of life threatening emergencies

Resident Medical Officers are excluded from this unit group. Resident Medical Officers are included in Occupation 264531 Resident Medical Officer.

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

• Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

Registration or licensing is required.

Resident Medical Officers are excluded from this occupation. Resident Medical Officers are included in Occupation 264531 Resident Medical Officer.

• General Medical Practitioner

• Skin Cancer General Practitioner

• Consults with, and conducts examinations on, patients to determine the nature of disorders and illnesses, and maintains patient records
• Creates patient-centric care plans as part of a treatment team, and refers patients to and exchanges medical information with, other Health Professionals
• Requests laboratory tests, X-rays and other diagnostic procedures, and interprets findings to assist diagnosis
• Provides overall care for patients, and prescribes and administers treatments, medications and other remedial measures
• Monitors patient progress and response to treatment
• Performs medical and minor surgical procedures

Medical registrars training as Physicians are included in this unit group.

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

• Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

Registration or licensing is required.

Paediatricians are excluded from this occupation. General paediatricians are included in Occupation 264343 Paediatrician. Physicians with a specialist paediatric role are included in the specialist physician occupation within Unit Group 2643 Physicians.

• Undertakes comprehensive systematic assessment of patients' problems and needs, both biomedical and psychosocial
• Requests laboratory tests, imaging and other diagnostic procedures, and interprets findings to assist diagnosis
• Assesses functional, psychological and comorbidity factors to make informed diagnoses
• Creates management plans that recognise treatment interactions with multisystem diseases and comorbidities
• Prescribes medication and treatment for adult patients
• Manages complex, chronic and multisystem disorders in adult patients
• Undertakes expert diagnostics to assess and diagnose clinical problems in their entirety
• Provides and coordinates integrated patient care with the assistance of multidisciplinary teams to optimise health outcomes

Registration or licensing is required.

• Paediatric Cardiologist

• Consults and conducts assessments of patients to inform the management of both acute and chronic cardiovascular disease
• Requests laboratory tests, electrocardiograms, imaging, cardiac biopsies and other diagnostic procedures, and interprets findings to assist diagnosis
• Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, such as cardiac stress tests, cardiovascular surgery, angioplasty, heart catheterisations and inserting pacemakers
• Prescribes medication and administers treatment as primary and secondary prevention strategies in cardiovascular disease
• Liaises and consults with a multidisciplinary team for optimised treatment of heart conditions

Registration or licensing is required.

• Paediatric Endocrinologist

• Consults and conducts assessments on patients' endocrine health
• Requests laboratory tests, imaging and other diagnostic procedures, and interprets findings to assist diagnosis of glandular and hormonal conditions
• Advises on nutrition, exercise and other lifestyle habits that promote and improve good health, with the aim to prevent and treat diseases and conditions
• Tests for and manages endocrine emergencies
• Assesses, diagnoses and manages hormonal and glandular complications caused by chronic and acute conditions
• Prescribes medication and treatments for glandular and hormonal conditions
• Liaises and consults with a multidisciplinary team for optimised treatment

Registration or licensing is required.

Paediatric gastroenterologists are included in this occupation.

• Conducts gastrointestinal health assessments on patients
• Requests laboratory tests, imaging, biopsies and other diagnostic procedures, and interprets findings to assist diagnosis of digestive disorders
• Prescribes medication and administers treatment for patients with gastrointestinal issues
• Liaises and consults with a multidisciplinary team for optimised patient care
• Manages and monitors gastroenterology and hepatology complications in critically ill and perioperative patients
• Provides diagnostic and therapeutic gastrointestinal endoscopy services

Registration or licensing is required.

• Conducts and performs thorough assessments of older patients in partnership with their support workers and relatives
• Requests laboratory tests, imaging and other diagnostic procedures, and interprets findings to assist diagnosis
• Manages and monitors older patients' ongoing chronic conditions to ensure quality of life
• Provides acute medical care to older patients
• Works to reduce the incidence of post-acute syndrome and functional decline associated with hospitalisation
• Manages geriatric syndromes and disorders characterised by the combination of age-related changes
• Manages acute and long-term neurodegenerative disorders and stroke
• Coordinates and manages the rehabilitation of older people who have suffered a functional decline
• Provides specialist care to older people with complex or multifactorial problems in community settings

Registration or licensing is required.

Paediatric haematologists are included in this occupation.

• Clinical Haematologist

• Laboratory Haematologist

• Consults with patients to determine the nature of haematological disorders and illnesses
• Requests laboratory tests and other diagnostic procedures, and interprets findings to assist in the diagnosis of haematological disorders
• Prescribes and administers medication to treat haematological disorders
• Obtains and tests samples such as bone marrow and stem cells for diagnostic and treatment purposes
• Coordinates the care of patients with haematological disorders, including multidisciplinary coordination and consultation with other specialities

Registration or licensing is required.

• Intensive Care Medicine Specialist
• Intensivist

• Examines and manages critically ill patients with life-threatening organ system failure, those at risk of clinical deterioration, as well as those requiring resuscitation
• Manages patients in an intensive care or high dependency unit, and maintains precise patient records
• Monitors and adjusts ventilation settings for patients on life support, and prescribes and administers medications and treatments
• Requests laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures, and analyses results with other medical information to make diagnoses
• Oversees end-of-life care and the diagnosis of brain death

Registration or licensing is required.

Gynaecological oncologists and Radiation Oncologists are excluded from this occupation. Gynaecological oncologists are included in Occupation 264933 Obstetrician and Gynaecologist. Radiation Oncologists are included in Occupation 264936 Radiation Oncologist.

• Medical Oncology Physician

• Paediatric Medical Oncologist

• Assesses patients to determine the possible presence, nature and extent of cancer
• Analyses test results and other medical information to make cancer diagnoses
• Prescribes, administers and understands the pharmacology of antineoplastic drugs, including cytotoxic drugs, hormonal therapies, molecular targeted agents and biological agents
• Prevents and treats complications caused by cancer and its treatment
• Provides supportive management of cancer patients, including symptom palliation and rehabilitation, with particular emphasis on psychological and social support
• Consults with a multidisciplinary team to manage and treat cancer
• Assesses primary, secondary and tertiary preventive measures to prevent cancer development
• Discusses treatment options and prognoses and formulates treatment management plans with patients regarding the role of radiation therapy and chemotherapy in the management of cancer
• Implements palliative and end-of-life care

Registration or licensing is required.

Paediatric nephrologists are included in this occupation.

• Assesses, diagnoses and manages patients presenting with suspected disorders of the kidney and urinary tract
• Requests and interprets laboratory tests, imaging, kidney function tests and other diagnostic procedures
• Prescribes medication and administers treatment based on kidney function
• Liaises and consults with a multidisciplinary team for optimised renal treatment
• Organises dialysis and monitors patients' conditions by assessing water weight and filtration rate
• Provides ongoing support in treating acute and chronic renal diseases
• Performs procedures associated with the diagnosis and treatment of kidney disease, including renal biopsy and those associated with achieving or maintaining access for renal dialysis
• Oversees the administration of renal replacement therapies, which include both haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis treatments for kidney health, as well as the coordination of kidney transplants

Registration or licensing is required.

Paediatric neurologists are included in this occupation.

• Assesses, diagnoses and manages patients presenting with neurological issues
• Performs various examination techniques to assess patients presenting with neurological issues
• Requests appropriate laboratory tests, neuroimaging techniques and other diagnostic procedures, and interprets results of tests
• Interprets the results of neuropathology investigations
• Selects and prescribes appropriate medications in the management of neurological diseases
• Liaises and consults with a multidisciplinary team for optimised neurological treatment
• Provides prognoses in untreatable neurological conditions, and provides support to family and patients to manage end-of-life care

Registration or licensing is required.

Physicians with a specialist paediatric role are excluded from this occupation. Paediatric cardiologists are included in Occupation 264332 Cardiologist. Paediatric endocrinologists are included in Occupation 264333 Endocrinologist. Paediatric gastroenterologists are included in Occupation 264334 Gastroenterologist. Paediatric haematologists are included in Occupation 264336 Haematologist. Paediatric intensive care specialists are included in Occupation 264337 Intensive Care Specialist. Paediatric medical oncologists are included in Occupation 264338 Medical Oncologist. Paediatric nephrologists are included in Occupation 264341 Nephrologist. Paediatric neurologists are included in Occupation 264342 Neurologist. Paediatric respiratory and sleep physicians are included in Occupation 264345 Respiratory Physician. Paediatric rheumatologists are included in Occupation 264346 Rheumatologist.

• Neonatologist
• Paediatric Emergency Physician

• 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

Registration or licensing is required.

• Assesses and responds rapidly to urgent and evolving public health issues
• Leads teams, public health responses, programs, projects and organisations designed to address health inequity and population health outcomes
• Collects, analyses and applies data related to public health issues, and researches possible causes and links to other health determinants operating at the community level
• Develops strategies to assist the implementation of programs that will prevent disease or promote health in the community
• Advises senior public health officials about legislation and other strategies to improve the health and wellbeing of communities
• Designs and evaluates disease screening programs and disease and hazard surveillance systems
• Evaluates health services and public health programs, health technologies and interventions
• Advises and manages the public health management of environmental health risks
• Informs the management of public health emergencies and infectious disease outbreaks and control measures
• May advise and work in partnership on the public health issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

Registration or licensing is required.

Paediatric respiratory and sleep physicians are included in this occupation.

• Respiratory and Sleep Physician

• Consults and conducts respiratory examinations on patients to form a comprehensive medical assessment
• Requests laboratory tests, imaging, respiratory function tests and other diagnostic procedures
• Diagnoses patients by analysing test results and evaluating other health information related to respiratory conditions
• Performs or supervises pleural procedures and bronchoscopy
• Prescribes and manages medications and non-pharmacological treatments, including oxygen therapy and non-invasive ventilation
• Liaises and consults with a multidisciplinary team for optimised treatment of respiratory conditions
• Provides ongoing support in treating acute and chronic respiratory conditions
• Develops management plans for the prevention and treatment of both acute and long-term respiratory conditions
• May oversee respiratory function and sleep scientists and laboratories, and interpret results of respiratory function and sleep tests

Registration or licensing is required.

Paediatric rheumatologists are included in this occupation.

• Obtains a medical history to diagnose and manage patients with suspected or established rheumatic disorders
• Examines the musculoskeletal and other systems to diagnose and manage patients with suspected or established rheumatic disorders
• Orders and interprets investigations to diagnose and manage patients with suspected or established rheumatic disorders
• Prescribes and monitors pharmacological therapeutics in patients with rheumatic disorders
• Uses core rheumatologic procedures, such as joint aspiration and injection, and synovial biopsy, in the management of patients with rheumatic disorders
• Uses and monitors non-pharmacological and non-surgical interventions in patients with rheumatic disorders
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members and other medical services to manage patients with rheumatic disorders
• Conducts research to enhance the discovery and implementation of optimal treatments for rheumatic disorders

Registration or licensing is required.

• Clinical Allergist
• Clinical Geneticist
• Clinical Immunologist
• Clinical Pharmacologist
• Infectious Diseases Physician
• Occupational Medicine Physician
• Palliative Medicine Physician
• Rehabilitation Medicine Physician
• Sexual Health Physician

Psychiatric registrars training as Psychiatrists are included in this unit group.

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

• Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

Registration or licensing is required.

Psychiatric registrars training as Psychiatrists are included in this occupation.

• Consultant Psychiatrist

• Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

• Conducts psychiatric assessments and diagnoses mental, emotional and behavioural conditions
• Prescribes and monitors medication, and develops treatment plans for patients, including therapies and rehabilitation programs
• Collaborates with other Health Professionals to provide comprehensive patient care
• Determines the need for involuntary treatment, and handles emergency crisis intervention and hospital admissions
• Assists in managing patients in legal and forensic settings by providing expert opinion to the community, government and courts
• May provide psychotherapy and counselling to individuals or in group sessions

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

• Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

Registration or licensing is required.

• Medical Intern

• Assists in the diagnosis and treatment of human physical and mental disorders and injuries
• Obtains patients' medical histories, and conducts physical examinations and medical assessments of patients
• Orders and interprets diagnostic tests and investigations for disorders and injuries
• Monitors patients' progress and response to treatment, documents patient records, and coordinates hospital admissions and discharge planning

Medical registrars training as Surgeons are included in this unit group.

Oral and maxillofacial surgeons and podiatric surgeons are excluded from this unit group. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are included in Occupation 269231 Dental Specialist. Podiatric surgeons are included in Occupation 262531 Podiatrist.

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

• Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

Registration or licensing is required.

• Consults with patients to obtain comprehensive medical histories
• Examines and evaluates patients to determine if surgical treatment of illnesses, conditions and injuries are required, and explains risks to patients
• Requests laboratory tests, X-rays and other diagnostic procedures, and interprets findings
• Performs surgery and procedures in operating theatres and treatment rooms
• Prescribes post-operative care and observes patient progress
• Provides specialist advice to generalist Medical Practitioners or other specialists
• Prescribes medication and recommends preventative action to treat illness or injuries
• Maintains patient records

Registration or licensing is required.

• Assesses patients' medical conditions and determines the need for cardiothoracic surgery
• Utilises diagnostic tools such as imaging tests, electrocardiograms and blood tests to assess patients' conditions and determine appropriate treatment plans
• Performs surgical procedures on the heart and lungs, including bypass surgery, valve repair or replacement, and oesophagus, trachea and lung transplantation
• Advises and counsels patients and families about patients' conditions, treatment options and recovery

Registration or licensing is required.

• 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

Registration or licensing is required.

• Consults with patients to diagnose orthopaedic conditions and determines the need for surgical intervention
• Performs surgical procedures to treat musculoskeletal diseases and injuries
• Orders and interprets diagnostic tests, such as X-rays and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans, to aid in diagnosis and treatment planning for muscular and skeletal diseases
• Prescribes treatments and medications following diagnosis of orthopaedic diseases or injuries

Registration or licensing is required.

• Ear, Nose and Throat Specialist
• Ear, Nose and Throat Surgeon
• Head and Neck Surgeon
• Otorhinolaryngologist

• Examines patients and interprets diagnostic test and medical histories to determine the best surgical treatment
• Diagnoses and treats diseases and disorders of the ear, nose and throat
• Performs surgical procedures to correct ear, nose and throat conditions
• Prescribes non-surgical treatments, medications and preventative advice for ear, nose and throat conditions

Registration or licensing is required.

• Examines babies, children and adolescents to determine medical conditions, reviews referrals, and reports on patients' physical conditions and medical histories
• Determines the need for operations, explaining risks to families, and selecting the best operational procedures
• Requests and interprets diagnostic tests, and prescribes treatments and medications
• Performs surgical operations, procedures and transplants, prescribes post-operative care, and observes patients' progress
• Instructs other medical, nursing and associated staff regarding the preparation of patients, and instrument and equipment requirements

Registration or licensing is required.

• Examines patients' conditions and determines surgical needs
• Performs reconstructive surgery for congenital deformities, and muscle and tissue injuries
• Performs cosmetic surgery and procedures for aesthetic enhancement
• May perform gender affirming surgery

Registration or licensing is required.

• Urological Surgeon

• Diagnoses patients with kidney, urinary tract, bladder, urethra and male reproductive system disorders
• Performs surgical procedures and non-surgical treatments for urological conditions
• Conducts physical examinations and diagnostic tests to assess patients' urological health
• Provides guidance, support and education to patients regarding urological conditions and treatment options
• Provides post-operative care, and monitors and evaluates the progress of patients undergoing urological treatment
• Collaborates with other Health Professionals to develop comprehensive treatment plans for patients

Registration or licensing is required.

• Assesses patients to determine the nature of diseases and problems within the vascular system, and diagnose vascular conditions
• Requests laboratory and diagnostic tests to diagnose the extent of the vascular disease
• Performs surgical procedures to repair or remove blockages in arteries and veins, such as angioplasty, bypass surgery and endarterectomy
• Performs non-invasive procedures such as cosmetic treatment of veins

Medical registrars training in these specialties are included in this unit group.

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

• Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

Registration or licensing is required.

• Examines patients to diagnose and treat skin disorders
• Prescribes and administers medications to treat and prevent skin conditions
• Reviews referrals and reports on patients' general physical condition, reactions to medications, and medical histories
• Performs surgical procedures such as biopsies, removal of lesions, and laser or light therapy
• Provides advice and education to patients regarding skin care and managing conditions
• Provides specialist advice to other Medical Practitioners or specialists, and refers patients where necessary

Registration or licensing is required.

• Emergency Physician

• Examines and assesses patients with acute and urgent illness or injury
• Requests laboratory tests, X-rays and other diagnostic procedures, and interprets the results
• Provides safe and immediate care to resuscitate and stabilise patients, and manage their conditions
• Performs various life-saving procedures in operating and procedure rooms
• Refers patients to, and exchanges medical information with, relevant Medical Practitioners
• Monitors patients' progress and response to treatment, and documents patient records
• May participate in emergency responses and disaster management activities

Registration or licensing is required.

• Provides prenatal care and monitors the health of pregnant women and their babies throughout pregnancy, labour and delivery
• Diagnoses and treats medical conditions and disorders related to pregnancy, childbirth and the female reproductive system
• Performs surgical procedures related to the female reproductive system and provides post-operative care
• Performs diagnostic tests and conducts periodic examinations to detect and prevent gynaecological disorders
• Interprets medical imaging results of female pelvic organs, and of pregnant women and their babies
• Provides guidance to patients on family planning and reproductive issues

Registration or licensing is required.

• Eye Specialist
• Eye Surgeon

• Conducts comprehensive eye examinations to assess eye health, and diagnose and treat eye conditions
• Prescribes and administers medications and treatment for eye diseases and injuries
• Performs surgical procedures on the eye such as cataract removal or laser eye surgery
• Orders and interprets diagnostic tests and collaborates with other Health Professionals to manage patients' overall health
• Prescribes and fits corrective lenses such as glasses or contact lenses

Registration or licensing is required.

• Anatomical Pathologist
• Forensic Pathologist
• Immunologist

• Analyses specimens of tissues, blood and other body fluids to diagnose diseases and conditions, and advises on treatment options
• Collaborates with other Health Professionals to interpret test results and develop treatment plans, and monitors patient progress
• Performs autopsies to determine the cause of death and provide information for legal and medical purposes
• Advises clinicians on appropriate tests for the investigation of clinical problems, and provides clinical guidance to other Health Professionals

Registration or licensing is required.

Gynaecological oncologists, Medical Oncologists and surgical oncologists are excluded from this occupation. Gynaecological oncologists are included in Occupation 264933 Obstetrician and Gynaecologist. Medical Oncologists are included in Occupation 264338 Medical Oncologist. Surgical oncologists are included in Occupation 264631 General Surgeon.

• Examines patients to determine the nature and extent of disease after referral from general medical practitioners and other medical specialists
• Provides patient-centred plans and prescribes radiation to treat cancer
• Oversees radiation treatment and assesses treatment progress
• Manages side effects and symptoms of radiation
• Participates in multidisciplinary team meetings to develop treatment plans for complex cases

Registration or licensing is required.

• Diagnostic Radiologist
• Interventional Radiologist
• Nuclear Medicine Physician

• Performs and interprets diagnostic imaging to identify, monitor and treat diseases, illnesses, injuries and disorders
• Prepares comprehensive reports, documenting medical image analyses and diagnoses
• Consults with referring physicians and other health practitioners to discuss patient diagnoses and treatment plans
• Monitors patients during and after medical imaging procedures to ensure their safety and comfort
• Supervises and directs medical imaging and radiology technologists to ensure medical imaging is performed correctly and safely
• Performs minimally invasive procedures such as biopsies and stent placements

Registration or licensing is required.

• Sports Physician