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ANZSCO 253518Updated 2026-01-29

Urologist

National shortage level: Strong

ANZSCO 253518OSCA 264638

Snapshot

Median pay: AUD 216k
Weekly earnings: AUD 4160
Salary range: AUD 195k-AUD 238k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
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State distribution

29.8%
NSW
26.4%
VIC
22.5%
QLD

Education mix

49.9%
Post graduate
46.5%
bachelor degree
0%
advanced diploma/ diploma

Role overview

Urologists provide medical and surgical treatment to patients with disorders of the kidney, urinary bladder and urethra, and treat disorders of the male sex organs.

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 (49.9%)

    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