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.
Excellent Department | Stunning Coastal Location | Work and Live by the Beach
A network model for Obstetrics and Gynaecology services as one service at multiple sites in North Queensland
High quality facility, clinical training and educational opportunities for trainees with subspecialty and general medicine rotations
Base Salary up to $228,206 with further salary increments available | 3Year Appointment | ASAP Start
City living without the traffic | Excellent working conditions | Competitive pay rates
Relaxed and comfortable lifestyle, with rural and coastal living opportunities available | Large case mix | Excellent Renumeration Packaging
Combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle.
North of Brisbane and less than an hours’ flight | Doctors under peer review 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?
Seeking O and G Registrars / Senior Registrations for Feb 2024 intake.
Experienced Senior Registrar (Provisional Fellow) Surgery | Remuneration package value up to $205,676 p.a
One Of Australia's Largest Regional Healthcare Facilities and Holds Accreditation For Training with Various Colleges.
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.
The No. 1 medical recruitment agency in Australia is inviting applications for an exciting opportunity. Is it the right fit for you?
Largest rural hospital in South Australia | O and G Registrar (Non-Accreditated Post)
Exceptional opportunity to work in cross-cultural environments and improve Indigenous health.
Unique lifestyle suitable to a wide variety of interests | Earn up to $484K | Great Department
FRANZCOG required for an ongoing position | Substantially Comparable IMG's Welcome to Apply
Fantastic facility with great training opportunities in Melbourne
RACP Accredited Facility | Experience Sunny Queensland!
Coastal Location | RACP Accredited
ED overseas Specialists assessed by ACEM as Partially or Substantially Comparable.
Live on Queensland’s tropical coastline | Fantastic Department | IMG's welcome!
Metro capital city location! ACEM accredited! Proximity to Snowy Mountains!
Seeking experienced Emergency Medicine Registrar’s for a busy regional facility
Excel in your ED career just 40min north of Adelaide's CBD
Start your carere here in a world-class urban environment. Tasmania is a place where you can really thrive.
Career opportunites - Rural Training Pathway | Generous Salary Packaging Options |
Highly competitive salary and salary packaging located in metro Perth
Accredited for training with ACEM for 12 months
Recognised facility for ACEM Certificate and Diploma Training
Excel in your ED career just 40min north of Adelaide's CBD
Generous 12.75% superannuation + Annual leave Loading 17.5% + Salary packaging and more
Exposure to high acuity and diverse clinical experiences | Start your carere here in a world-class urban environment.
Excellent Department | Wonderful lifestyle | SIMG's Welcome to Apply
Work-Life Balance, Variety and Flexibility + Great Salary and benefits
IMG's will be considered for this role! Experienced General Medicine Doctors wanted!
Fantastic Benefits and Allowances and Relocation assistance.
Relocation assistance may be available fo interstate or overseas candidates
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!
Sought-after health service | Close to Melbourne CBD
Accredited for training by ANZCA | Expanding Facility | Growing Department
Salary range between $210,000 - $310,349 + additional benefits | Contemporary well equipped work environment offering flexible work/life balance
Great city is known for its beautiful beaches and numerous tourist attractions
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Emergency Medicine Consultant/Adv Trainee/ ACEM Comparable doctors
1 hour's flight from Brisbane | Must hold Fellowship or eligibility for Fellowship of the College of Intensive Care Medicine of Australia and New Zealand (CICM)
Fractional or Staff Specialist appointment | Victoria’s fastest growing regional cities | Opportunity to develop a standalone deparment in the coming years.
Coastal Tertiary Hospital, 10 minutes from International Airport | Unique and friendly laid-back lifestyle
Accredited RANZCP facility | Close to Melbourne
Sought-after health service | Attractive roster | Cohesive, innovative team | Substantially Comparable or NZ/UK ED Consultants looking to make a move apply today
Part-Time (36hrs per Week) | Salary up to $411,562 | Excellent Facility
Tertiary Referral + Teaching Facility + Excellent salary and additional support package
FRANZCOG required for an ongoing position | Substantially Comparable IMG's Welcome to Apply
Exceptional Opportunity in some of Australia's best kept secrets
Close to Adelaide CBD | Excellent Salary | IMG's with Substantially Comparable Welcome
Leading Mental Health Service | High-quality lifestyle and beautiful beaches
A Tertiary and Level 3 Teaching Hospital | Salary package up to $293,843
Country hospital seeking an experienced FRANZCOG to join their busy team!
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?
A fantastic opportunity to work 15 mins to Brisbane CBD and earn 70% billing
An fantastic opoportunity for a joint venture with this award winning group with practices across Brisbane and the Gold Coast.
A fantastic opportunity to develop be busy from Day 1 in a mixed billing practice
Be the only Skin GP in the practice and inherit patients from Day 1
Only 15 mins from Brisbane, this private billing practice is waiting for its next GP superstars
The No. 1 medical recruitment agency in Australia is inviting applications for an exciting opportunity. Is it the right fit for you?
Lakeside location! Multiple full-time VR GP roles, just 12km north of Adelaide city
An interest in Aboriginal and Torres Strait health care in this busy bulk billing practice
Work in a metro location with a 19AB exemption
Financial Incentives, long-standing well established and support group, mixed billing. Co-located special centre.
Want to work in a location that offers beautiful coastal views and an abundance of patients
Tasmania's combination of natural wonders, cultural richness, and historical significance makes it an enchanting destination for those seeking a unique and immersive experience.
Only 60 minutes from Brisbane, perfect for GP on their Moratorium
VR GP will be rewarded with a 6 month income guarantee if they are able to train Non VR GPS
A life that offers the best choice is work/life balance in this stunning location in Tasmania
A fantastic opportunity to work hard and potentially earn upto $60K per month
A well established extremly busy bulk billing clinic, serving the local community for 20 years
No Lock-in contracts at this practice in Redbank Plains
Fantastic opportunity to live and work on Bribie Island
Starting bonus paid on commencement and 6 months bonus available
A practice that rewards its GPS for high quality patient-focused care in the heart of Melbourne
GPs are consistently billing $500K - $1M in this practice
Only 30 minutes from Adelaide CBD, the perfect location if you need a DPA location
Provide hilgh quality clinical services under the guidance of consultan staff