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Audiologist

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An Audiologist assesses ear health, diagnoses hearing issues, recommends aids, and manages hearing rehabilitation with strong communication skills.

  • This role has a low level of AI exposure. Core skills such as adaptability, social intelligence, and complex physical tasks remain beyond the capabilities of current AI.
      • ACT
      • VIC
      • QLD
      • TAS
      • WA
      • NT
      • SA
  • 10,000 people employed in Australia
AI exposure data adapted from Felten, Raj & Seamans (2021). Shortage data sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia (2024).

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In Australia, a full time Audiologist generally earns $1,750 per week ($91,000 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.

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The number of people working in this industry is expected to grow strongly in coming years. There are currently 1,900 people employed as an Audiologist in Australia. Audiologists may find work across all regions of Australia, particularly larger towns and cities.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

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If you’re planning a career as an Audiologist, consider enrolling in a Master of Clinical Audiology. This course covers a range of topics including diagnostics, acoustics, hearing loss and rehabilitation, paediatric audiology, hearing disorders in children and research methods. A Bachelor of Science or a Bachelor of Biomedicine may also be suitable.

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Audiologist careers

An Audiologist performs hearing tests and organises hearing rehabilitation activities. You might assess clients’ ear health and determine hearing abilities. Audiologists diagnose hearing problems and come up with programs to improve hearing defects. You may recommend hearing aids or prescribe other hearing devices.

Audiologists must have strong interpersonal skills and be able to communicate well with clients. It’s important you can understand client concerns and work with their individual needs. Audiologists must have strong attention to detail and be able to follow correct procedures. You’ll need to be organised and able to manage your time well.