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
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