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OSCA 264931Updated 2026-01-29
Dermatologist
National shortage level: Strong
ANZSCO 253911OSCA 264931
Snapshot
Median pay: AUD 201k
Weekly earnings: AUD 3870
Salary range: AUD 181k-AUD 221k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility
State distribution
33.3%
NSW
26%
VIC
20.8%
QLD
Education mix
56.5%
Post graduate
35.6%
bachelor degree
3.9%
advanced diploma/ diploma
Role overview
Dermatologists provide diagnostic, treatment and preventative medical services related to disorders of the human skin.
What you do
- • Examines patients and carries out or arranges for specialised tests.
- • Prescribes medicine and advises patients on regiment to preserve or restore the health of the skin.
- • Maintains clinical records.
Core skills
Credentials & pathway
- Recommended level: post graduate/ graduate diploma or graduate certificate (56.5%)
Recent job ads
No ads listed yet.
Tasks
- • Examines patients and carries out or arranges for specialised tests.
- • Maintains clinical records.
- • Prescribes medicine and advises patients on regiment to preserve or restore the health of the skin.
Earnings
Weekly median: AUD 3870
Annual median: AUD 201k
Range: AUD 181k-AUD 221k