Discover a career in health & medical science

Biomedical engineer

Work at the junction of biology, engineering and medicine to improve patients’ lives with equipment and devices.

Dental assistant

Combine administrative tasks with practical, patient-focused tasks to support Dental Practitioners as they assess and treat patients.

Dental practitioner

Treat patients in overall oral health and hygiene.

Dietitian

Dish up expert diet advice, promote health, and prevent disease through the science of food and nutrition.

Fitness & sports centre manager

Manage the day-to-day operations at fitness and sports centres.

Health information manager

Manage patient, clinical and administrative information within health-related settings.

Medical imaging professional

Use imaging equipment to help diagnose, monitor, and treat patients.

Medical laboratory scientist

Conduct tests to diagnose diseases and provide information about treatment and future prevention.

Medical records administrator

Organise and maintain patients’ medical records and reports.

Midwife

Care for and advise expectant mothers during pregnancy, labour, childbirth, and the early days of the child's life.

Nurse

Discover how to become a nurse in Australia and help countless people in medical, care and emergency settings. 

Nurse educator and researcher

Plan and execute nursing education, assess individual competence and undertake research into the field of nursing.

Nursing assistant

Help nurses to provide patients with direct support and services in health and community centres and environments.

Nutritionist

Promote a healthy lifestyle and help prevent and treat illnesses by planning food and nutrition programs, studying dietary habits and supervising food preparation.

Paramedic & ambulance officer

Bring emergency care and transport for injured, sick and aged people.

Pharmacist

Dispense and educate customers on prescribed medications in pharmacies or hospitals.

Physician

Practise medicine and provide health care to patients, restoring their health and helping them maintain wellbeing.

Physiotherapist

Help patients with physical difficulties resulting from ageing, disability, illness, or injury.

Podiatrist

Focus on helping patients with injured, badly-shaped, sore, or diseased ankles and feet.

Radiographer

Work with cutting edge technology to take X-rays and for diagnostic, monitoring, and treatment purposes.

Sonographer

Help identify and diagnose medical conditions using ultrasonic equipment.

Speech pathologist

Diagnose and treat patients with speech and language difficulties.

Sports coach

Motivate and teach athletes the rules of sport and help them develop their skills.

Sportsperson

Compete at the highest level in a sport that ignites your passion.

Surgeon

Operate on patients to repair, remove, or replace damaged or diseased tissues and organs.

Veterinarian

Diagnose and treat the health and well-being of all animals.

Veterinary nurse

Support veterinarians to perform inspections, procedures and operations for the treatment of animals.

Anaesthetist

Deliver critical care, pain management and anaesthetics to patients before, during and after surgery.

Audiologist

Diagnose and treat hearing and balance problems in patients.

Emergency specialist

Help protect individuals and minimise risk at crisis at crime scenes.

Epidemiologist

Help the world better understand disease and how to respond by becoming an epidemiologist in Australia.

Indigenous health worker

Provide healthcare and support to patients in Indigenous communities.

Occupational therapist

Help people find independence through everyday tasks by studying to become an occupational therapist in Australia. 

Optometrist & orthoptist

Diagnose, manage and treat conditions and diseases pertaining to the human eye.

Osteopath

Care for patients using hands-on treatments and your knowledge of the musculoskeletal system.

Nurse manager

Lead a team of nurses, oversee safe and quality patient care, and manage financial resources.