Neurophysiology Scientist
Shortage Now
JSA currently reports no national or state/territory shortage signal for this occupation.
Snapshot
Median salary
Not available
People employed
1,300
Estimated workforce
Shortage signal
No shortage (national)
Categories identify where a shortage occurs; they are not a severity score.
What you actually do
Conducts routine and advanced neurophysiological investigations to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of neurological disorders.
Read official OSCA descriptionSkills & main tasks
Official main tasks
- Undertakes neurophysiological tests for the diagnosis and treatment of neurological disorders
- Interprets neurological referrals and tailors the procedure accordingly
- Collaborates with other medical and Health Professionals in the provision of neurological diagnostic services
- Maintains accurate and detailed records of procedures and test results for neurological patients
Where people work
State / territory distribution
Highest education
Share of workers
Education & work pattern
Part-time
28%
Female rate
66%
Median age
38
2030 & 2035 employment outlook
to 2030
+10%
1,048 projected jobs
to 2035
+20%
2,078 projected jobs
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OSCA skill level 1
A classification attribute describing the occupation; it is not a personal eligibility or qualification decision.
Registration or licensing
Registration or licensing may be required.
Real jobs right now
Live signal from SEEK, Indeed & moreCurrent vacancy signal
NT · May 2026
6
VIC · May 2026
43
SA · May 2026
17
AUST · May 2026
189
NSW · May 2026
50
QLD · May 2026
38
Where could this career take you?
Compare state-level shortage signals, salary context, study options and visa information for Neurophysiology Scientist.
Regional demand
Largest employment base
#1 Melbourne - Inner
981 estimated employed
- 1
Melbourne - Inner
981 employed
VIC
+58.23%
year on year
- 2
Melbourne - North East
718 employed
VIC
+31.02%
year on year
- 3
Melbourne - West
682 employed
VIC
+38.06%
year on year
- 4
Hobart
462 employed
TAS
-16.61%
year on year
- 5
Brisbane Inner City
429 employed
QLD
-6.74%
year on year
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Ranked by current shortage signal and projected employment growth.
Workers in this occupation
1,765
Moved in from another occupation
315
Moved to another occupation
250
Recommendation score: shortage = 2 points, no shortage = 1 point, plus 1 point for each 10% of projected growth to 2035.
- 1
6
points
- 2
6
points
- 3
3
points
Data status
- Classification
- OSCA 263934
- Last updated
- 2026-07-16
- Sources
- Jobs and Skills Australia OSL · Jobs and Skills Australia DOM · ABS OSCA · Department of Home Affairs Core Skills Occupation List matched via ABS OSCA 2024 v1.0 correspondence Table 2
Labour-market data coverage
- Shortage signal and drivers: JSA Occupation Shortage List (ANZSCO unit group where applicable).
- Work profile, state distribution and education: JSA Occupation Profiles (ANZSCO mapped).
- Regional employment: JSA NERO, June 2026.
- Career-move observations: JSA DOM, last available 2020–21. Observed Australian worker transitions are not personalised recommendations; many contractors and sole traders are excluded, as are transitions below 10 workers.
- Vacancy signal: JSA Internet Vacancy Index, 3-month average (ANZSCO unit group).
- Employment outlook: JSA employment projections (ANZSCO unit group).
Data confidence: official-profile-and-csol.