See below for the occupations listed in your selected category. Click on the occupation that most closely matches your occupation to see the job description and tasks associated with that occupation.
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Occupation
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Description
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Director of Nursing
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Directs and manages nursing programs and clinical services in hospitals, nursing homes and other health service facilities and maintains standards of nursing care.
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Medical Administrator
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Directs and manages the professional activities of medical staff in hospitals, health services and health service facilities.
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Chemist
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Studies the chemical and physical properties of substances and develops and monitors chemical processes and production.
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Anatomist or Physiologist
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Studies the anatomy or physiology of humans.
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Health Information Manager
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Designs, implements and administers medical record systems and information services in accordance with legal and confidentiality requirements.
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General Medical Practitioner
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Diagnoses, treats and prevents human physical and mental disorders and injuries.
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Medical Practitioner in Training
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Undertakes diagnosis, treatment and prevention of human physical and mental disorders and injuries, under the supervision of specialists or senior general practitioners.
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Anaesthetist
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Administers anaesthetics to prevent pain and maintain major body function throughout surgical and related procedures.
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Dermatologist
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Provides diagnostic, treatment and preventative medical services related to human skin disorders.
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Emergency Medicine Specialist
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Diagnoses and manages patients with acute and urgent illness and injury.
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Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
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Provides diagnostic, treatment and preventative medical services related to disorders of the female genital, urinary, rectal and reproductive organs, and the care of women during pregnancy and childbirth.
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Ophthalmologist
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Provides diagnostic, treatment and preventative medical services related to diseases, injuries and deficiencies of the human eye and associated structures.
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Paediatrician
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Provides specialist medical services to children from birth up to and including adolescence.
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Pathologist
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Identifies and diagnoses the presence and stages of diseases and possible sources of infection in body tissues, fluids, secretions and other specimens.
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Specialist Physician
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Investigates and diagnoses internal human disorders and diseases, and administers treatment.
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Psychiatrist
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Diagnoses, treats and prevents human mental, emotional and behavioural disorders.
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Radiologist
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Diagnoses and treats diseases of the human body using radiant energies such as X-rays, ultrasound, gamma rays and radio waves.
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Surgeon
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Performs surgery to correct deformities, repair injuries, prevent and treat diseases and improve human body functions and appearance.
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Specialist Medical Practitioners (not elsewhere classified)
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This occupation group covers Specialist Medical Practitioners not elsewhere classified.
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Nurse Manager
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Manages a hospital nursing care unit or other sub-unit of a hospital, nursing home or health care facility, or supervises nursing staff for a particular unit or shift.
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Nurse Educator
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Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates nursing education and professional development programs.
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Nurse Researcher
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Conducts research into nursing issues.
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Registered Nurse
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Provides nursing care for patients in hospitals, nursing homes, extended care facilities or other health care facilities and in the community.
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Registered Midwife
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Provides care and advice during pregnancy, labour and birth and provides postnatal care for women and babies.
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Registered Mental Health Nurse
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Treats and cares for people with mental illness, disorder or dysfunction, or those experiencing emotional difficulties, distress or crisis, in hospitals, nursing homes and the community.
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Registered Developmental Disability Nurse
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Provides nursing care to people with intellectual disabilities.
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Dentist
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Diagnoses and treats diseases, injuries and abnormalities of teeth, gums and related oral structures, prescribes and administers restorative and preventive procedures, and conducts surgery or uses other specialist techniques.
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Dental Specialist
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Diagnoses and treats diseases, injuries, irregularities and malformations of teeth and associated structures in the mouth and jaw using surgery or other specialist techniques.
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Hospital Pharmacist
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Prepares and dispenses pharmaceuticals, drugs and medicines in hospital pharmacies.
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Retail Pharmacist
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Compounds and dispenses prescribed pharmaceuticals in retail outlets and sells non-prescription medicines and related goods.
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Occupational Therapist
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Assesses the function of people whose abilities and daily activities are impaired.
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Optometrist
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Performs eye examinations and vision tests to determine the presence of visual, ocular and other abnormalities, and prescribes lenses, other optical aids or therapy.
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Physiotherapist
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Assesses, treats and prevents disorders in human movement caused by injury or disease.
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Chiropractor
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Diagnoses, treats and provides preventative advice on physiological and mechanical disorders of the human locomotor system, particularly neuro-muscular skeletal disorders.
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Osteopath
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Diagnoses, treats and provides preventative advice on physiological and mechanical disorders of the human locomotor system.
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Podiatrist
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Prevents, diagnoses and treats medical and surgical conditions of the feet, including those resulting from bone and joint disorders, muscular pathologies as well as neurological and circulatory diseases.
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Medical Diagnostic Radiographer
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Operates X-ray and other medical imaging equipment to produce images for medical diagnostic purposes in conjunction with radiologists or other medical specialists.
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Radiation Therapist
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Operates high energy X-ray and other radiation and electron generating and monitoring equipment to administer radiation treatment for medical purposes in conjunction with radiologists or other medical specialists.
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Nuclear Medicine Technologist
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Performs or assists in the performance of diagnostic examinations using radionuclides and radiopharmaceuticals, and administers radionuclides for therapeutic purposes under the direction of nuclear medicine specialists or other specialist medical practitioners.
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Sonographer
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Operates ultrasound machines and related medical imaging equipment to produce images for medical diagnostic purposes in conjunction with other medical professionals.
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Dietitian
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Assists individuals, groups and communities to attain, maintain and promote health through good diet and nutrition.
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Naturopath
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Treats internal health problems, metabolic disorders and imbalances, through treatment of the whole person, using natural therapies.
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Acupuncturist
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Treats disorders and illnesses by stimulating the body's defence mechanisms through fine needle insertions into the skin.
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Natural Therapy Professionals (not elsewhere classified)
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This occupation group covers Natural Therapy Professionals not elsewhere classified.
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Audiologist
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Provides diagnostic assessment and rehabilitative services related to human hearing defects.
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Orthoptist
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Diagnoses and manages eye movement disorders and associated sensory deficiencies.
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Orthotist
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Designs, builds, fits and repairs splints, braces, callipers and related appliances to restore functions or compensate for muscular or skeletal disabilities.
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Health Professionals (not elsewhere classified)
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This occupation group covers Health Professionals not elsewhere classified.
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Clinical Psychologist
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Consults with individuals and groups, assesses psychological disorders and administers programs of treatment.
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Educational Psychologist
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Investigates learning and teaching, and develops psychological techniques to foster the development and skills of individuals and groups in educational settings.
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Organisational Psychologist
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Applies psychological principles and techniques to study occupational behaviour, working conditions and organisational structure, and solve problems of work performance and organisational design.
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Psychologists (not elsewhere classified)
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This occupation group covers Psychologists not elsewhere classified.
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Occupational Health and Safety Officer
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Develops, implements and evaluates policies and programs to ensure safe and healthy working conditions, and assists injured staff through the workers' compensation and rehabilitation process.
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Medical Technical Officers (not elsewhere classified)
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This occupation group covers Medical Technical Officers not elsewhere classified.
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Fitness Centre Manager
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Plans, promotes and controls the activities, facilities and resources of fitness centres.
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Disabilities Services Officer
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Works in a range of adult service units which provide education and community access to people with intellectual, physical, social and emotional disabilities.
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Ambulance Officer
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Provides specialised transport services and emergency health care for injured, sick, infirm and aged persons.
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Intensive Care Ambulance Paramedic
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Provides specialised pre-hospital health care to injured, sick, infirm and aged persons and emergency transport to medical facilities.
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Dental Therapist
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Examines and treats ailments of the teeth and gums, mainly among pre-school and primary school age children, under the supervision of dentists.
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Dental Hygienist
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Carries out preventative therapy related to dental hygiene under the direction of dentists.
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Dental Technician
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Constructs and repairs dentures and other dental devices.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker
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Liaises with patients, clients and visitors to hospitals and health clinics and works as a team member to arrange, coordinate and provide health care delivery in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community health clinics.
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Massage Therapist
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Performs therapeutic massage and administers body treatments for relaxation, health, fitness and remedial purposes.
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Therapy Aide
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Provides assistance to occupational, diversional or physiotherapists in therapy programs and care of their patients.
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Personal Care Assistant
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Assists with the care of patients in a range of health care facilities, or in the client's home.
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Nursing Assistant
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Assists registered nurses in hospitals, nursing homes and other health care facilities, in the provision of patient care.
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Veterinary Nurse
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Cares for animals under treatment or in temporary residence at veterinary facilities and assists veterinarians to perform procedures and operations.
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