Overview
EMPLOYED
330
PART-TIME SHARE
18%
FEMALE SHARE
47%
MEDIAN WEEKLY EARNINGS
N/A
MEDIAN AGE
42
ANNUAL EMPLOYMENT GROWTH
N/A
Summary
Radiation Oncologists provide medical care and management of patients with cancer and other medical conditions through the conduct and supervision of radiation treatment, and provide advice on the provision of palliative and other supportive care of patients with cancer.
Tasks
- Examines internal structures and functions of organ systems, and considers x-ray findings and other examinations and tests
- Makes diagnoses and advises patients, physicians, surgeons or other doctors
- Administers radiopaque substances by injection, orally, or as enemas, to render internal structures and organs visible on x-ray films or fluoroscope screens
- Conducts ultrasound, gamma camera, radioisotope scans and CT scanning
ANZSCO Classification
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Hours worked
Hours worked | Radiation Oncologists | All Occupations |
---|---|---|
Share of workers who work full-time hours | 82% | 64% |
Average full-time hours worked per week | 45 hours | 44 hours |
Industries
Radiation Oncologists work in industries like:
Source:
ABS, 2021 Census of Population and Housing based on place of usual residence.
Note: industries that comprise less than 5% of an occupation have been suppressed.
States and territories
New South Wales
36.3%
Victoria
20.6%
Queensland
26.8%
South Australia
4.3%
Western Australia
5.8%
Tasmania
1.2%
Northern Territory
1.5%
Australian Capital Territory
2.8%
Source: ABS, 2021 Census of Population and Housing based on place of usual residence.
Age and gender
Age and Gender | Radiation Oncologists | All Occupations |
---|---|---|
Median age | 42 years | 40 years |
Female share of employment | 47% | 49% |
Education
Registration with the Medical Board of Australia is required.
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Highest Level of Educational Attainment (% Share) | All Occupations | Radiation Oncologists |
---|---|---|
Post Graduate/Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate | 12.2 | 45.2 |
Bachelor degree | 23.2 | 50.5 |
Advanced Diploma/Diploma | 11.1 | 1.5 |
Certificate III/IV | 19.5 | 0.0 |
Year 12 | 15.9 | 0.0 |
Year 11 | 4.0 | 0.0 |
Year 10 and below | 9.7 | 0.0 |
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DownloadAustralian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations
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