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.
This role will suit a fully qualified Skin Cancer Doctor wishing to work in a dedicated skin cancer clinic or a GP wanting to learn more about skin cancer medicine, as full training can be provided
... doctor. More about RPR: The applicant must have a commitment to rural practice and rural communities The position provides medical services to patients, while developing expertise and skills in ...
... doctor. More about RPR: The applicant must have a commitment to rural practice and rural communities We really aren't that far away - only 3 hours' drive from Mildura, 5 hours from Adelaide or a ...
... doctor. More about RPR: The applicant must have a commitment to rural practice and rural communities Purpose of the role The purpose of the position is to provide effective medical services to ...
The doctor is the key person who works closely with all members of a multi-disciplinary team and deals with matters of an urgent or sensitive nature, whilst exercising discretion, sensitivity and ...
Established in 1987, The Travel Doctor TMVC is one of the largest individual suppliers of travel medicine services in Australia. With dedicated clinics in most major centres of Australia, and a ...
Ideal first practice acquisition for a young doctor or husband & wife doctor team to take over this well-established practice of 30 year & its loyal patient base with plenty of scope to expand the ...
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... doctor. More about RPR: The applicant must have a commitment to rural practice and rural communities INTERN - TWEED VALLEY HOSPITAL BE A PART OF AN EXCITING NEW CHAPTER IN THE HISTORY OF THE TWEED ...
Bachelor of Law's Degree or Juris Doctor; coupled with strong academics. * Fantastic writing skills; and * The ability to meet tight deadlines. Benefits: * A passion for long-life learning. * Access ...
The placement is designed to provide appropriate exposure and experience to enable the doctor to attain the required skills and knowledge for that term in that discipline. In addition, skills ...
... doctor. More about RPR: The applicant must have a commitment to rural practice and rural communities Local Background and Environment Wagga Wagga is the largest inland city in NSW and one of ...
... doctor. More about RPR: The applicant must have a commitment to rural practice and rural communities Western NSW Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a ...
Depending on the clinical requirements of the case, on occasion a doctor may be added to the flight. Flight nurses are all registered nurses and midwives with critical care experience; emergency ...
Assisting with client and doctor enquiries * Answering clinic phone calls * Providing basic troubleshooting and servicing for hearing devices * Accurate billing of appointments * Other general office ...
Minimum (2) two years postgraduate medical experience at commencement of the post with demonstrated surgical experience appropriate to a doctor in the early part of their surgical career
The work environment is collegiate, working at multi-doctor sites alongside subspecialist radiologists. Weekly multidisciplinary clinical meetings are held at the private hospitals. There is a high ...
Managing a smooth transition from patient arrival, handing over to the clinical team, and patient departure fulfilling patient and requesting Doctor needs and capturing service payment (where ...
As part of Latrobe University's city of the future, we look forward to providing outstanding nursing and allied health training and education, medical research, and specialist doctor experience. Our ...
Abrar is a former doctor and looks after all the product and technology, whilst Chris takes care of the business side. We have become the number one way UK doctors find locum work. We've helped 20 ...
... doctor's appointments and helping the child with bedtime routine * organising the child's clothes * doing laundry and ironing the child's clothes * making sure the child's room is always clean ...
Doctor of Medicine * Active medical license (does not have to be in a particular country) * Board certification in area of expertise * Must have prior clinical trial research experience; and
Negotiates with patient transport providers such as the Royal Flying Doctor Service and St John Ambulance to facilitate transfer of patients for tertiary care. Contribute to a holistic approach to ...
Bachelor or Doctor of Veterinary Science or higher. * Registration with the NSW Veterinary Practitioners Board as a Veterinary Surgeon. If you're a passionate and qualified veterinarian looking to ...