Group
Occupation

264333 Endocrinologist

Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
Next release Unknown
First release

264333 Endocrinologist

Investigates, diagnoses, and treats disorders of the human glandular and hormonal systems.

Registration or licensing is required.

Specialisation

  • Paediatric Endocrinologist

ANZSCO skill level

This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

Australia

  • Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

New Zealand

  • Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

Main tasks

  • Consults and conducts assessments on patients' endocrine health
  • Requests laboratory tests, imaging, and other diagnostic procedures, and interprets findings to assist diagnosis of glandular and hormonal conditions
  • Advises on nutrition, exercise, and other lifestyle habits which promotes and improves good health, with the aim to prevent and treat diseases and conditions
  • Tests for and manages endocrine emergencies
  • Assesses, diagnoses, and manages hormonal and glandular complications caused by chronic and acute conditions
  • Prescribes medication and treatments for glandular and hormonal conditions
  • Liaises and consults with a multidisciplinary team for optimised treatment
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