An audiologist is a qualified healthcare professional who specialises in diagnosing, treating, and managing hearing and balance disorders from newborns up to seniors. Audiologists in Australia typically hold a Master's degree in Clinical Audiology and are members of a professional body such as Audiology Australia.

Audiologists work with patients of all ages, from infants to seniors, and they provide a range of services, including hearing assessments, hearing aid fittings, tinnitus management, balance assessments, and cochlear implant programming.

In addition to working in private practices and clinics, audiologists may also work in hospitals, schools, and other healthcare settings. They may collaborate with other healthcare professionals, such as ear, nose, and throat (ENT) specialists, speech pathologists, and psychologists, to provide comprehensive care for patients with hearing and balance disorders.