253318: Neurologist

Labour market

Skills assessment

Agreements

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3 jobs

ANZSCO Identity

ANZSCO code

253318

Skill level

Level 1

Unit group

2533

Specialist Physicians

Skills assessor

MedBA

Neurologist (ANZSCO 253318) is a Skill Level 1 occupation in the Specialist Physicians unit group (2533), classified under Health Professionals. Investigates, diagnoses and treats diseases and injuries of the human brain, spinal cord, nervous system and muscle tissue. Registration or licensing is required. Skills assessment for this occupation is conducted by Medical Board of Australia (MedBA).

Migration snapshot

Labour marketNeurologist is in shortage in Australia. The primary shortage driver is a long training gap — the training pathway is long and shortages persist even with increased training.

Visa pathways13 pathways are available for this occupation, including employer sponsored and General Skilled Migration options.

Occupation listsListed on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) and Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL), influencing which skilled migration visas it is eligible for.

AgreementsAccessible via the On-hire Industry Labour Agreement (ILA) and a Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA).

Workforce snapshot

Based on ABS data, workers in the Specialist Physicians unit group earn an average of $3,440 per week — above the national average of $1,436 per week. Female workers average $3,277 per week and male workers average $3,580 per week. The average age of workers in this group is 42.7 years, broadly in line with the national workforce average of 41 years.

Avg. weekly earnings

$3,440

↑ 140% above national avg

Female avg.

$3,277

↑ 128% above national avg

Male avg.

$3,580

↑ 149% above national avg

Average age

42.7 yrs

↑ older than national avg

Bar scale to $3,000/wk · Marker line = $1,436 national average

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