Health Care, Health Sciences
and Social Assistance

Support communities with medical, allied health, aged care and
child care services.

This is Australia’s largest and fastest growing industry.

Activities include the delivery of medical services, patient care, and the study of disease and healthcare to develop knowledge, interventions and technologies to improve the treatment of patients.

Industry roles include doctors, pharmacists, nurses, health specialists, allied health providers, scientists, technologists, and workers providing aged, disabled and child care.

Jobs in this industry are in a range of locations, including hospitals, child care centres, aged care facilities, pharmacies, private practices, laboratories, and allied health services.

Employability skills required include problem solving, intercultural skills, critical thinking and communication. Many jobs require university or VET qualifications and certifications.Part time work is common.