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ANZSCO 253318Updated 2026-01-29

Neurologist

National shortage level: Strong

ANZSCO 253318OSCA 264342

Snapshot

Median pay: AUD 179k
Weekly earnings: AUD 3440
Salary range: AUD 161k-AUD 197k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility

State distribution

34%
NSW
31%
VIC
13.8%
QLD

Education mix

54.5%
Post graduate
41.5%
bachelor degree
0%
advanced diploma/ diploma

Role overview

Neurologists investigate, diagnose and treat diseases and injuries of the human brain, spinal cord, nervous system and muscle tissue.

What you 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.

Core skills

    Credentials & pathway

    • Recommended level: post graduate/ graduate diploma or graduate certificate (54.5%)

    Recent job ads

    No ads listed yet.

    Tasks

    • Analyses test results and other medical information to make diagnoses.
    • 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.
    • May admit or refer patients to hospitals.

    Earnings

    Weekly median: AUD 3440
    Annual median: AUD 179k
    Range: AUD 161k-AUD 197k