We all know the wellness industry of every nation is one that directly involves itself with the lives of people. This gives prominence to many types of medical experts like Nurses, Mental Wellness Specialists, Public Wellness Experts, Allied Health Professionals and General Practitioners. Global Health Education Australia, states at present there is a requirement for skilled medical experts due to the shortage of specific wellness occupations. Even the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) mentions that Australia’s population will continue to increase and create a huge demand for a variety of clinical services.  

Many medical services mean, there needs to be the involvement of many medical experts from various industries as mentioned above; for, each one of them will be there to address varying requirements or conditions. Furthermore, Australia has an increasingly ageing population like other developed nations, which means there needs to be a higher emphasis on geriatric care and specialised staff. Given this fact, it means the rise of chronic medical conditions, complex medical needs and elderly-care services. Even this is highlighted by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW)

Even the once-deadly pandemic COVID-19 gave rise to or brought forth the necessity of medical or wellness experts in fields such as Nursing, Mental Well-Being, Public Well-Being, Allied Health Jobs and General Practitioners. Therefore, by taking account of what has been mentioned here and in many reputed publications (print or online) we will look into the most prominent medical staff (Nurses, Mental Well-Being Professionals, Public Well-Being Professionals, Allied Health Professionals and General Practitioners). 

The top 5 demanding medical occupations with perks

Given the diverse requirements in the field of medicine, the World Health Organisation states there might be a shortage of 10 million wellness experts by the year 2025. Hence, there is a demand for various types of wellness expertise. Apart from this piece of information, there is a requirement for medical staff especially in the regional and rural areas of Australia. Even the government medical care funding between the years 2022 and 2024 is to move towards the improvement of wellness within the above-mentioned communities.

 Nurses:

Health Workforce Australia, states that there will be a huge requirement for nursing staff in the year 2024. This is supported by the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care too! Like many developed nations, Australia has a high ageing population and a rise in the number of elderly residents creates a rise for a variety of clinical services and nursing is one of them. These individuals require more care due to their delicate condition and nurses tend to be the best wellness experts for them.  In 2015 there were about 306, 487 Nurses and the number rose to 349,589 in 2016, meaning there was a growth of 14.1 per cent. Yet, the industry is expecting a decline of 100,000 in 2025. Considering this fact, the Australian Government is undertaking an approach to fill in the gap that is to arise by creating more opportunities. More information can be obtained by referring to the Workforce Incentive Program Practice Stream. A Registered Nurse earns an average annual salary which is approximately AUD 80,000; likewise close to AUD 40 is earned per hour. You can get more information by referring to the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations. 

General Practitioners: Australia has an elderly population and they are subject to different types of ailments and require the support of Medical Practitioners to help them manage their situations. More information can be obtained from the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP). These include areas such as chronic disease management, preventive care and holistic well-being services.

According to Global Health Education Australia, there is a high demand for General Practitioners across the continent; yet, there is a shortage within regional and remote communities. Therefore, the Australian Government is aiming to increase employment within this category by offering incentives for General Practitioners in rural and regional areas.

Their 2022-23 budget states a package where both regional and rural General Practitioners can access up to AUD 10,500 while other regional General Practitioners can gain financial aid through the Workforce Incentive Programme. Based on the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations, the average annual salary for a General Practitioner is close to AUD 225,000 with almost AUD 115 on an hourly basis.

Mental Health Professionals: If we are to consider the Australian population there is a certain segment that experiences certain types of mental disorders. Even the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), mentions this. These can either be for acute or chronic conditions; yet, they require the attention of medical personnel like Psychologists and Counsellors for counselling plus advice and Psychiatrists for diagnosis. The average annual perk of a mental well-being professional is close to AUD 100,000. Similarly, the hourly rate is somewhat AUD 50. 

Allied Health Professionals: During the process of providing treatment General Practitioners and Specialists refer their patients to specified Allied Health Professionals like Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, Behavioural Therapists, Physiotherapists, Dieticians etc.  The medical industry needs these candidates to deliver their services to improve the vitality of patients who are subject to various disabilities and clinical conditions. An Allied Health Professional earns an average annual salary of AUD 92,000, while it’s almost AUD 47 on an hourly basis.

According to Global Health Education Australia,  Allied Health Professionals was the fastest-growing sector of medical professionals during the years of 2015 and 2020. There was a 40.2% increase in its practitioners, that is 118, 418 in 2015 and 166,048 in 2020.  Yet, according to the Workforce Census Report from the National Disability Services, there happens to be a shortage of Allied Health Professionals, especially in rural areas affecting the ability to deliver the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). 

Public Health Professionals: Most of us happened to recognise the importance of “Public Health Professionals”, especially after the disastrous epidemic of COVID-19. Who are these public wellness professionals? These individuals are those whose main emphasis is to promote and protect society during the eruption of contagious and dangerous illnesses.

The prime role of Public Health Professionals is to educate the general public and ensure that they undertake the necessary initiatives to protect them from an outbreak. Examples include Epidemiologists, Wellness Instructors, Public Wellness Experts and Public Health Nurses. A Public Wellness Professional earns an approximate annual income of AUD 114,000 and the hourly rate is about AUD 58.

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