Group
Occupation
264635 Otolaryngologist
Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
First release
264635 Otolaryngologist
Performs surgery to correct diseases and disorders of the ear, nose, and throat.
Registration or licensing is required.
Alternative titles
- Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Specialist
- Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Surgeon
- Head and Neck Surgeon
- Otorhinolaryngologist
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
- Examines patients and interprets diagnostic test and medical histories to determine the best surgical treatment
- Diagnoses and treats diseases and disorders of the ear, nose, and throat
- Performs surgical procedures to correct ear, nose, and throat conditions
- Prescribes non-surgical treatments, medications, and preventative advice for ear, nose, and throat conditions