Tell us about you
We will discuss your qualifications, registration status, current role, preferred Australian locations, career plans and what you are looking for in your next practice.
International Doctors
Considering general practice in Australia?
Moving your medical career to Australia can be an exciting step, but the pathway is different for every doctor.
Your medical degree, specialist GP qualification, country of training, experience and registration history can all affect the pathway available to you.
Doctor Alliance helps overseas GPs with the employment side of the move. We can discuss suitable practices, locations, remuneration, working arrangements and lifestyle while you work through the appropriate registration process.
Formal registration eligibility is determined by Ahpra, the Medical Board of Australia and the relevant specialist college where applicable.
Your pathway
Australian Registration Pathways
Australia has different registration pathways for international doctors depending on their qualifications, specialist training and individual circumstances.
Some overseas specialist GPs may be eligible for the Expedited Specialist Pathway if they hold an accepted specialist qualification. Other specialist GPs may require assessment through a specialist college pathway such as the RACGP Practice Experience Program Specialist pathway.
Other registration pathways may apply depending on the doctor's circumstances.
Doctor Alliance does not determine registration eligibility, but we can consider your registration position when identifying suitable employment opportunities.
Already a specialist GP overseas?
If you already hold a recognised specialist GP qualification overseas, your Australian registration pathway will depend on the qualification you hold and how it was obtained.
Some qualifications may be eligible for Australia's Expedited Specialist Pathway, while others may require assessment through the relevant specialist college.
We can discuss your background with you and take your registration position into account when identifying practices that may suit you.
Location and eligibility
DPA & Medicare
For some overseas trained doctors, obtaining Australian registration is only one part of the process.
Doctors who are subject to section 19AB Medicare restrictions may need to work in a Distribution Priority Area, commonly referred to as a DPA, to access Medicare benefits.
Not every overseas doctor is subject to the same restrictions, so we consider each doctor's circumstances when discussing suitable practice locations.
DPA status can change, so the status of an individual practice should always be checked using the Australian Government Health Workforce Locator.
Check the Health Workforce LocatorModified Monash classifications
The Modified Monash Model classifies locations by remoteness and population size, from metropolitan MM1 to very remote MM7. It is different from DPA and may be relevant to training, incentives and workforce programs.
Provider numbers and practice locations
A Medicare provider number identifies a doctor at a particular practice location. If you practise from more than one location, you will generally need a separate provider number for each location. Where relevant, we consider provider number and Medicare requirements when discussing a position with you.
Choosing Where to Live
Finding the right practice is only part of the decision. We can talk with you about metropolitan, suburban, coastal, regional and rural locations as well as commute, family considerations, schools, community and the type of lifestyle you want outside medicine.
Employer & Relocation Support
Support varies between practices. Where available, we can discuss relocation assistance, registration support, visa sponsorship and other assistance offered by the employer and help coordinate the recruitment side of your move.
Talk to Us About Moving to AustraliaHow it works
A more personal way to explore Australia.
We understand your pathway
We consider your registration position, Medicare requirements, DPA requirements and any supervision or practice conditions that may affect the opportunities suitable for you.
We identify suitable practices
Once we understand your circumstances and preferences, we can approach or introduce practices that may be a suitable fit.
We support the recruitment process
We stay involved through introductions, interviews, offers and the employment side of your move to Australia.
We support recruitment and employment, not formal registration or immigration decisions.
FAQs
Common questions about working in Australia.
You don't need to have your next move figured out.
Tell us where you are now, what you'd like to change and what your ideal role might look like. Whether you're ready to move or simply curious about your options, we're happy to start with a conversation.
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