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ANZSCO 251999Updated 2026-01-29
Health Diagnostic and Promotion ProfessionalsNEC
National shortage level: Strong
Snapshot
Median pay: AUD 83k
Weekly earnings: AUD 1600
Salary range: AUD 75k-AUD 91k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility
State distribution
45.9%
VIC
31.4%
NSW
6.5%
WA
Education mix
40.1%
Post graduate
34.7%
bachelor degree
8.5%
year 12
Role overview
Genetic Counsellors (and Other Health Professionals not covered elsewhere) includes jobs like Genetic Counsellor.
What you do
- • Works with patients on areas of concern in regards to genetics.
- • Provides information and resources to assist patients.
- • Assesses client needs in relation to treatment.
Core skills
Credentials & pathway
- Recommended level: post graduate/ graduate diploma or graduate certificate (40.1%)
Recent job ads
No ads listed yet.
Tasks
- • Arranges the admission of patients to hospitals.
- • Assesses client needs in relation to treatment.
- • Conducts counselling interviews with individuals, couples and family groups.
Earnings
Weekly median: AUD 1600
Annual median: AUD 83k
Range: AUD 75k-AUD 91k