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ANZSCO 253515Updated 2026-01-29

Otorhinolaryngologist

National shortage level: Strong

Snapshot

Median pay: AUD 216k
Weekly earnings: AUD 4160
Salary range: AUD 195k-AUD 238k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility

State distribution

35.9%
NSW
23%
VIC
20.4%
QLD

Education mix

51.8%
Post graduate
43.7%
bachelor degree
1.4%
year 12

Role overview

Ear, Nose and Throat Specialists perform surgery to correct diseases and disorders of the ear, nose and throat.

What you 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.

Core skills

    Credentials & pathway

    • Recommended level: post graduate/ graduate diploma or graduate certificate (51.8%)

    Recent job ads

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    Tasks

    • Consults with anaesthetists regarding the correct anaesthesia for patients.
    • Examines instruments, equipment, and surgical set-up to ensure that antiseptic and aseptic methods have been followed.
    • Examines patients to determine the necessity of operations, estimates and explains risks to patients, and selects the best operational procedures.

    Earnings

    Weekly median: AUD 4160
    Annual median: AUD 216k
    Range: AUD 195k-AUD 238k