OSCA 263931

Audiologist

Overview

  • Employed persons

    2,600

  • Employment status

    63.0% Full time

    37.0% Part time

  • Median age

    37 years

  • Employment by sex

    77.1% Female

    23.2% Male

    Highly female dominated

  • Indigenous employment share

    0.3%

  • Main employing industry

    Health Care and Social Assistance

Indicator Audiologist Total employment
Employed persons 2,600 12,049,400
Median age 37 years 40 years
Full-time share 63.0% 64.2%
Part-time share 37.0% 35.8%
Female employment share 77.1% 48.5%
Male employment share 23.2% 51.5%
Gender segregation intensity scale Highly female dominated Gender balanced
Indigenous employment share 0.3% 2.2%
Main employing industry Health Care and Social Assistance Health Care and Social Assistance
Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

Occupation overview

Audiologists provide diagnostic assessment and rehabilitative services for the non-medical management of hearing loss and balance function disorders.

What the occupation involves

  • Performs a range of assessments to measure hearing, auditory, balance and neural function, and tinnitus
  • Interprets test results and provides recommendations for treatment and rehabilitation
  • Prescribes and fits devices and aids such as hearing aids and other hearing assistive devices
  • Provides support and guidance to individuals affected by communication difficulties in relation to ear and hearing health
  • Collaborates with other hearing and Health Professionals in the application of implantable devices

Common occupation titles

No alternative occupation titles are listed for this occupation.

Specialisations

No specialisations are listed for this occupation.

Skill level (education and experience level)

Skill level 1
equivalent to a university level qualification (Bachelor degree or higher).

Note: While skill levels are described using formal education levels, some people use a combination of informal learning, on-the-job training and personal experience to achieve an equivalent level.

Licensing or registration requirements

No licensing or registration requirements are listed for this occupation.

OSCA structure

Employment

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    Industries

    Top 10 most common industries, 2021

    Audiologist Total employment
    Industry Share of occupation Industry Share of occupation
    Health Care and Social Assistance 89.5% Health Care and Social Assistance 14.5%
    Manufacturing 5.6% Retail Trade 9.1%
    Education and Training 1.8% Construction 8.9%
    Retail Trade 0.9% Education and Training 8.8%
    Public Administration and Safety 0.8% Professional, Scientific and Technical Services 7.8%
    Professional, Scientific and Technical Services 0.3% Public Administration and Safety 6.6%
    Other Services 0.2% Accommodation and Food Services 6.5%
    Wholesale Trade 0.2% Manufacturing 5.9%
    Accommodation and Food Services 0.0% Transport, Postal and Warehousing 4.5%
    Administrative and Support Services 0.0% Financial and Insurance Services 3.7%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

    States and territories

    Employment distribution by states and territories, 2021

    • New South Wales

      27.4%

    • Victoria

      29.1%

    • Queensland

      20.7%

    • South Australia

      7.0%

    • Tasmania

      2.1%

    • Northern Territory

      1.1%

    • Australian Capital Territory

      1.8%

    Audiologist Total employment
    State / Territory Employment Share of occupation Employment Share of occupation
    New South Wales 720 27.4% 3,684,200 30.6%
    Victoria 770 29.1% 3,162,900 26.2%
    Queensland 550 20.7% 2,444,100 20.3%
    South Australia 190 7.0% 839,400 7.0%
    Western Australia 290 10.8% 1,306,200 10.8%
    Tasmania 60 2.1% 254,700 2.1%
    Northern Territory 30 1.1% 107,000 0.9%
    Australian Capital Territory 50 1.8% 248,600 2.1%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

    Age and sex

    Employment distibution by age group and sex, 2021

    Audiologist

    Total employment

    Age group Audiologist Total employment
    15–24 years 3.8% 14.3%
    25–34 years 38.1% 22.7%
    35–44 years 27.9% 22.3%
    45–54 years 19.0% 20.4%
    55–64 years 8.3% 15.3%
    65–74 years 2.6% 4.3%
    75 years and over 0.2% 0.6%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.
    Sex Audiologist Total employment
    Female 77.1% 48.5%
    Male 23.2% 51.5%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

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