There are great opportunities for doctors to work in Australia. The diversity of career and lifestyle opportunities available range from large tertiary hospitals in the major capital and regional cities, to smaller hospitals and private GP practices in more remote locations, providing exposure to a wide spectrum of clinical and social experiences.
The Australian health system is world-class in both its effectiveness and efficiency, with its greatest challenge being the distances involved in managing and providing cohesive health services for a very decentralised population over this large continent.
There is one thing that is very important to realise about Australia; it is very big. In fact, all of Europe including the United Kingdom comfortably fits into the mainland with plenty of land to spare. To travel from the easternmost point of Australia, Cape Byron in New South Wales, to the westernmost point of Australia, Steep Point in Western Australia, you would have to travel 4100 kilometres (2548 miles). To travel from the northernmost point of the country, Cape York in Queensland, to the southernmost point of the Australian mainland, Wilson's Promontory in Victoria, you would have to travel 3180kilometres (1976 miles). Overall, the country covers an area of about 7 682 300 square kilometres (2 966 152 square miles).
The one word you hear most often when somebody speaks of Australia is 'relaxed'. Australians are generally considered very friendly and helpful people, with a great sense of humor and a natural ability to tell jokes and play with words.
Australians, and those who come to either visit or stay, enjoy a lifestyle that is very outdoors orientated with a strong beach culture, which is one of the great by-products of Australia's climate, with more than their fair share of sunshine and warm to hot days. The other by-product of the weather is Australia's love of sport.
Whatever lifestyle or climate you are seeking, the chances are you will be able to find it in Australia.
Australian Health Practioners Regulation Authority (AHPRA) The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) is the organisation responsible for the implementation of the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme across Australia. |
Australian Medical Council (AMC) Australian Government department website that provides information for people wanting to visit, work, study or live in Australia. |
DoctorConnect Australian Government website that provides essential (and additional to this website) information for overseas trained doctors wanting to work in Australia including areas of eligibility, restrictions, immigration and visas, Medicare and life in Australia. |
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) is Australia’s largest professional general practice organisation and represents urban and rural general practitioners. |
Department of Home Affairs Australian Government department website that provides information for people wanting to visit, work, study or live in Australia. |
Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) is one of two colleges (the second being the RACGP) in Australia that are responsible for setting and arbitrating standards for the medical specialty of general practice. |
You can view the latest jobs available for doctors in Australia on Global Medical Careers below, or find jobs for doctors and physicians in Australia on the Medical Careers Network.
One Service, Multiple Sites to expand and explore | Fantastic chance for newly qualified FANZCA | Income up to $427K+
All the amenities of a small city with great restaurants and some of the best beaches in Australia close by.
Seeking experienced Emergency Medicine Registrar’s for a busy regional facility,. 2025 start date.
Only 3km from Brisbane CBD this practice offering flexible working hours
Join a fully supported environment with professional development opportunities and a 10K bonus
Highly successful Skin and Cancer specialists, offering a sign on bonus and retention bonus
Renowed for its Victorian architectural heritage
Known as Victoria's Food Bowl - a region notable for its grape production and wineries
The No. 1 medical recruitment agency in Australia is inviting applications for an exciting opportunity. Is it the right fit for you?
The No. 1 medical recruitment agency in Australia is inviting applications for an exciting opportunity. Is it the right fit for you?
The No. 1 medical recruitment agency in Australia is inviting applications for an exciting opportunity. Is it the right fit for you?
Known as Victoria's Food Bowl - a region notable for its grape production and wineries
The No. 1 medical recruitment agency in Australia is inviting applications for an exciting opportunity. Is it the right fit for you?
The No. 1 medical recruitment agency in Australia is inviting applications for an exciting opportunity. Is it the right fit for you?
The No. 1 medical recruitment agency in Australia is inviting applications for an exciting opportunity. Is it the right fit for you?
Come for the lifestyle, sun, san and sea and stay for the huge earning potential
A beautiful location in Tasmania with huge earning potential with on-call roster at 2 nursing homes
A chance to use your diverse skills to serve an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community
Work the hours you want , earn the salary you want in Townsville
Known as Victoria's Food Bowl - a region notable for its grape production and wineries
Renowed for its Victorian architectural heritage
Renowed for its Victorian architectural heritage
A wonderful opportunity to work flexible hours
Fantastic opportunity to live and work on Bribie Island
Only 1 hour from Melbourne CBD, this new practice is opening in Geelong in July 2022
Multiple vacancies in this mixed billing Super Clinic in the Hunter Valley
This family-owned practice close to the beach in the Moreton Bay Region of Brisbane
A Family owned and run GP practice in Brisbane
Fully qualified GP or MDRAP/ PEP. 2 Hours from Arlie Beach!
Opportunities with immediate patient base in large coastal city. PT or FT.
This Melbourne practice has a 19AB transfer available for Gps on their Moratorium
Sun, Sand and Surf so close to the Southern Great Barrier Reef
North Queensland’s largest tertiary hospital in a tropical city | Generous remuneration packages are on offer, plus relocation assistance can be negotiated.
Specialists with a cardio-thoracic anaesthesia sub-speciality | Coastal Living and no traffic | General Salary packaging
Enjoy the best of both professional and personal worlds | Starting Septmeber 2024
Exposure to Tropical Medicine | Accredited for 12 months of CICM training | Breathtaking natural beauty and laid-back lifestyle
1 Hr flight from Brisbane | Great Benefits and excellent location | CICM accreditation
SIMG's welcome to apply | Queensland’s largest inland city
Excellent Community | Easy Drive to Melbourne CBD | Specialist International Medical Graduate looking to be assessed/deemed Substantially Comparable by the college Welcome
The No. 1 medical recruitment agency in Australia is inviting applications for an exciting opportunity. Is it the right fit for you?
The No. 1 medical recruitment agency in Australia is inviting applications for an exciting opportunity. Is it the right fit for you?
The No. 1 medical recruitment agency in Australia is inviting applications for an exciting opportunity. Is it the right fit for you?
The No. 1 medical recruitment agency in Australia is inviting applications for an exciting opportunity. Is it the right fit for you?
The No. 1 medical recruitment agency in Australia is inviting applications for an exciting opportunity. Is it the right fit for you?
The No. 1 medical recruitment agency in Australia is inviting applications for an exciting opportunity. Is it the right fit for you?
The No. 1 medical recruitment agency in Australia is inviting applications for an exciting opportunity. Is it the right fit for you?
Surgical Registrar Opportunties | 131 beds, rural setting | Supprotive and Flexible department | No traffic!
Generous 12.75% superannuation + Annual leave Loading 17.5% + Salary packaging and more
RACP Accredited Facility | Experience Sunny Queensland! Peer Review Senior Registrar
The No. 1 medical recruitment agency in Australia is inviting applications for an exciting opportunity. Is it the right fit for you?
The No. 1 medical recruitment agency in Australia is inviting applications for an exciting opportunity. Is it the right fit for you?
The No. 1 medical recruitment agency in Australia is inviting applications for an exciting opportunity. Is it the right fit for you?
The No. 1 medical recruitment agency in Australia is inviting applications for an exciting opportunity. Is it the right fit for you?
The No. 1 medical recruitment agency in Australia is inviting applications for an exciting opportunity. Is it the right fit for you?
The No. 1 medical recruitment agency in Australia is inviting applications for an exciting opportunity. Is it the right fit for you?
The No. 1 medical recruitment agency in Australia is inviting applications for an exciting opportunity. Is it the right fit for you?
The No. 1 medical recruitment agency in Australia is inviting applications for an exciting opportunity. Is it the right fit for you?
The No. 1 medical recruitment agency in Australia is inviting applications for an exciting opportunity. Is it the right fit for you?
The No. 1 medical recruitment agency in Australia is inviting applications for an exciting opportunity. Is it the right fit for you?
The No. 1 medical recruitment agency in Australia is inviting applications for an exciting opportunity. Is it the right fit for you?
North of Brisbane and less than an hours’ flight | Doctors under peer review welcome to apply | New fellows welcome to apply.
Coastal Gold Coast location, the perfect place to live and work
Accredited by RACP for General Paediatrics with Neonates | Salary packaging, great career development and onsite parking
Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
New Zealand Consultant experience or about to gain the ANZCA fellowship | ANZCA assessed IMG's deemed Substantially Comparable Welcome and Encouraged to Apply.
Major specialist referral centre for the region. Beach lifestyle! SIMG's with ANZCA Substantially Comparable Outcome encouraged to apply
Accredited for training by ANZCA | Expanding Facility | Growing Department | Close to Melbourne
Excellent Department | Wonderful lifestyle | SIMG's Welcome to Apply
Combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle.
IMG's welcome to apply | RACP Accredited | Coastal Queensland Region | Registrar/PHO Position
Relocation assistance may be available fo interstate or overseas candidates | Metro Location | Exciting Career Prospects
Coastal Gold Coast location, the perfect place to live and work
DPA Transfer opportunity in Brisbane for a Skin Specialist
Coastal Location | RACP Accredited | Registrar / PHO position
Excellent Department | Stunning Coastal Location | Work and Live by the Beach | IMG'a assessed by the ACEM as substantially comparable.
High quality facility, clinical training and educational opportunities for trainees with subspecialty and general medicine rotations
Renumeration up to $608,483 | A career here offers many great lifestyle benefits
A network model for Obstetrics and Gynaecology services as one service at multiple sites in North Queensland
1 Hour from Melbourne | Eligibilty via Competent Authority pathway (experience in UK, USA, Canada, Ireland, NZ) highly encouraged
Work-Life Balance, Variety and Flexibility + Great Salary and benefits
Experienced Senior Registrar Surgery | Remuneration package value up to $205,676 p.a
Minimum 2 years’ experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology as an O and G registrar | Onshore and Registered | Fantastic opportunity to grow your O and G Career.
Unique lifestyle suitable to a wide variety of interests | Earn up to $484K | Great Department
Exceptional opportunity to work in cross-cultural environments and improve Indigenous health.
Largest rural hospital in South Australia | O and G Registrar (Non-Accreditated Post)
Seeking O and G Registrars / Senior Registrars | IMG's with relevant experience welcome to apply
The No. 1 medical recruitment agency in Australia is inviting applications for an exciting opportunity. Is it the right fit for you?
The No. 1 medical recruitment agency in Australia is inviting applications for an exciting opportunity. Is it the right fit for you?
One Of Australia's Largest Regional Healthcare Facilities | Holds Accreditation For Training with Various Colleges.
Excel in your ED career just 40min north of Adelaide's CBD | ED Registrar and Senior Registrar Positions Available
ED overseas Specialists assessed by ACEM as Partially or Substantially Comparable.
Metro capital city location! ACEM accredited! Proximity to Snowy Mountains!