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.
A Tertiary and Level 3 Teaching Hospital | Salary package up to $293,843
Leading Mental Health Service | High-quality lifestyle and beautiful beaches
Close to Adelaide CBD | Excellent Salary | IMG's with Substantially Comparable Welcome
Exceptional Opportunity in some of Australia's best kept secrets
FRANZCOG required for an ongoing position | Substantially Comparable IMG's Welcome to Apply
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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)
Country hospital seeking an experienced FRANZCOG to join their busy team!
Accredited RANZCP facility | Close to Melbourne
Part-Time (36hrs per Week) | Salary up to $411,562 | Excellent Facility
Tertiary Referral + Teaching Facility + Excellent salary and additional support package
Fractional or Staff Specialist appointment | Victoria’s fastest growing regional cities | Opportunity to develop a standalone deparment in the coming years.
Sought-after health service | Attractive roster | Cohesive, innovative team | Substantially Comparable or NZ/UK ED Consultants looking to make a move apply today
Coastal Tertiary Hospital, 10 minutes from International Airport | Unique and friendly laid-back lifestyle
The Townsville Hospital and Health Service vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland. Our purpose is `great care every day'. About your opportunity: Fixed term temporary part-time, 45.6 hours per fortnight,12 months The current post is for a part time clinical and part time universit ...
The Townsville Hospital and Health Service vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland. Our purpose is `great care every day'. About your opportunity: Fixed term temporary full-time, 12 months The Fellowship in Vascular Surgery offers incumbents the opportunity of working within a skill ...
About the role Total Remuneration based on Full time hours - $281,183 - $376,735 per annum Casual wage rates L13-L27 – $105.45 – $146.71 As a Senior Medical Officer working in one of our rural hospitals (Boonah, Laidley, Esk and Gatton) a successful applicant will be required to practice as a skille ...
Metro South Health is Australia's first digital health service and one of the largest in Queensland, with an estimated residential population of approximately one million people or 23 per cent of Queensland's population. This is your opportunity to join the dedicated team of professionals at Metro S ...
Bowen Hospital is a 27-bed rural hospital servicing the town of Bowen and surrounding areas, located 200 kms south of Townsville and 185 kms north of Mackay. Services provided include inpatient services, Emergency patient care; General Outpatients, Allied Health services including: Pharmacy; Radiogr ...
It's the Gold Coast and the shiny new 900 bed University Tertiary Teaching Hospital.
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?
Based in Australia’s Capital City, this location offers everything and more. This is a fantastic base from which to explore the many treasures of the surrounding region. Explore historic townships, natural wonders, beautiful waterways and the famous Snowy Mountains a few hours’ drive away
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?
Based in Australia’s Capital City, this location offers everything and more. This is a fantastic base from which to explore the many treasures of the surrounding region. Explore historic townships, natural wonders, beautiful waterways and the famous Snowy Mountains a few hours’ drive away
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?
Based on Queensland’s tropical coastline this regional city is a great place to live with a fantastic climate, beautiful beaches, scenic hinterland, historical buildings and well developed modern infrastructure and facilities.
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?
Provide speclialist Medical Oncologist services to this NT location and improve Indigenous health in the community.
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?
Located on a pristine coast line this city has well developed infrastructure with a vibrant shopping district that spills onto the beach for seafood and coffee. The
65% of billings Mixed Billing 19AB exemption available for GPs requiring this Beautiful coastal locationEnjoy an amazing beach lifestyle living in the large town,located 2 hours South of Perth. This location allows you to enjoy a very shortcommute to work (5-10mins), living in WAs prem
All the amenities of a small city with great restaurants and some of the best beaches in Australia close by.
114 Beds Referral Hospital | Substantial experience in gynaecological surgery | Interconnected clinical and teaching hospital.
Attractive Salary Package + Access to accommodation and relocation costs.
Staff Specialist or Senior Staff Specialist | Potential for FACEMs to be involved in the Regional Aeromedical Retrieval Service.
Remuneration value up to $484 807 p.a.
A balance of rewarding work, stunning natural beauty, and a welcoming community, making it a great place to call home.
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Provide hilgh quality clinical services under the guidance of consultan staff
Accredited for specialist training and is involved in teaching and research
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?
Delivery of inpatient and outpatient gastroenterology services, endoscopy and emergency care
Renowed for its Victorian architectural heritage
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Capital city location and a tertiary teaching facility
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Fastest-growing inland urban center | Excellent rotations and exposure
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If you love the outdoors, this is the place for you
About the role As part of the senior management team, the purpose of this role is for the provision of a high standard of medical services within the Caboolture Hospital Paediatric Emergency Department. Up to 0.75FTE for duties as the Paediatric Clinical Director within the Emergency Department. Eac ...
About the Role: A place of opportunity! We are looking for a Resident Medical Officer, Clinical Rotations who is flexible in their thinking and courageous in their actions. A person with compassion and empathy, who understands that attitudes are contagious. About You: We are looking for people from ...
An opportunity has become available for a Senior Staff Specialist or Staff Specialist (Endoscopy / Gastroenterology) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 10,000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales regi ...
Permanent Full-time position 80 hrs p.f. Remuneration $463,948 p.a. We are looking for an exceptional Psychiatist consultant to lead our Mental Health Inpatient Services team as the Medical Director. SCHHS Salary includes: Base salary comprising of between $204,206 - $258,910 p.a. Motor vehicle allo ...
About the role To participate in the provision, development and maintenance of an effective, efficient and equitable clinical service to hospital patients. To contribute to the continual upgrading of medical education, and dissemination of knowledge to staff and patients. About you Our ideal candida ...
Permanent Full-time position 80 hrs p.f. Remuneration $463,948 p.a. We are looking for an exceptional Psychiatist consultant to lead our Mental Health Community Services team as the Medical Director. SCHHS Salary includes: Base salary comprising of between $204,206 - $258,910 p.a. Motor vehicle allo ...
About the role To provide professional expertise and services as required for the Metro North Hospital and Health Service through the Department of Anaesthesia STARS in the areas of clinical anaesthesia, teaching, research and quality. There is a limited commitment to provide overtime as clinically ...
An opportunity has become available for a Senior Medical Officer (General Practitioner with Special Interest – Plastics) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 10,000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales ...
For the adventurous by nature, the tropics await!
Victoria's country lifestyle awaits
This is an opportunity to explore WA's Outback, from the red dirt of the north, to the white sand beaches of the south.
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Discover regional SA's wide open spaces and natural wonders
This is an opportunity to explore WA's Outback, from the red dirt of the north, to the white sand beaches of the south.
Fully accredited training hospital less than 1.5 hrs to Melbourne
Fully accredited training hospital less than 1.5 hrs to Melbourne
WA's favorite seaside city and regional centre of the SW
Gateway to picturesque tropical Islands and the Reef itself