Living and working in Australia

Working in Australia can be exciting, challenging and a wonderful opportunity to combine lifestyle with career choice

We provide our local and international candidates with every possible support at each step of the way. Having worked in Australia and overseas, our experienced consultants have the specialist knowledge and work closely with you to help you develop your career and lifestyle.

Opportunities are available for doctors of all grades and specialties in metropolitan and rural locations. So whether you wish to experience the coastal towns of Queensland, just a stone’s throw from the Great Barrier Reef, nestled amongst a vast array of vineyards and rolling scenery, or the metropolitan buzz of urban living in all the major cities including Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Canberra, and Perth, we have the role for you.

By joining Global Medics Australia, you will enjoy the following benefits for Permanent Recruitment:

• Specialist service – you will have a dedicated consultant backed by a dedicated recruitment team of experienced Healthcare Recruitment Professionals to support you
• Positions available in a variety of locations across Australia
• Roles available from RMO to Consultant level and beyond!
• Dedicated Compliance Consultant to assist you with paperwork.
• Dedicated Regulatory and Immigration Consultant to help you navigate to Australia system ensuring your applications are correct the first time!
• Opportunity to earn up to $1,000 Refer a friend bonus
• Assess to our extensive locum roles once eligible

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Professional registration

To be eligible to work in Australia a medical professional must:

Hold a Bachelor qualification in a relevant area of study
Hold registration and/or membership with the appropriate regulatory body. The main regulatory authority for most health professionals in Australia is the Australian Health Practitioner Regulatory Authority (AHPRA). Full registration or in principle approval for registration is required.
Have a current work visa or be eligible for a visa with the Department of Home Affairs

Your Global Medics consultant will be able to guide you through the necessary steps required to relocate and commence work.

Understandably the process and paperwork can look rather daunting at first, but Global Medics have a dedicated Compliance and Administration team in Australia and the UK to assist you.

Our team of specialised recruitment consultants can advise you on the best opportunities, hospitals and locations to enable a smooth pathway to achieve your dream of living and working in Australia. Many of the team have made the move themselves and will appreciate any questions you may have. Please contact us with any queries.

Visa requirements

The Australian Federal Government, through the Department of Home Affairs provides information relating to Immigration and Citizenship - https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/

There are several visa options depending your situation, experience, qualifications, and how long you are looking to stay in Australia. The following are the most common visas to allow overseas professionals to work in Australian hospitals or medical organisations. It is important to check your eligibility requirements to see what options are best.

Working Holiday Visa (subclass 417) – For young adults who want an extended holiday and to work here to fund it. https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/work-holiday-417
Skilled Independent Visa (subclass 189) –This visa is for invited workers and New Zealand citizens with skills we need, to live and work permanently anywhere in Australia. https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skilled-independent-189
Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (subclass 482) – This temporary visa lets an employer sponsor a suitably skilled worker to fill a position they can’t find a suitably skilled Australian to fill. https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/temporary-skill-shortage-482

Tax

Australian tax is complex and, at first glance may seem high. It should be pointed out there are significant deductions available for most professionals, so taxation rates should be viewed with this in mind. A good accountant is essential around tax time. The end of tax year is 30 June.

For further advice, please refer to the Australian Taxation Office.

Are you an Australian resident for tax purposes or a working holiday maker?

Generally, you are considered to be an Australian resident for tax purposes if you:

have always lived in Australia or you have come to Australia and now live here permanently
are an overseas student doing a course that takes more than six months to complete
migrate to Australia and intend to reside here permanently.

If you go overseas temporarily and don’t set up a permanent home in another country, you may continue to be treated as an Australian resident for tax purposes.

If you are in Australia on a working holiday visa (subclass 417) or a work and holiday visa (subclass 462) you need to declare that you are a working holiday maker when completing Tax File Declaration Forms for your employer. Special rates of tax apply for working holiday makers.

Important travel updates

For updates and information on travel in Australia please visit the government websites:

smartraveller.gov.au

To discover more about working in Australia download our

Living & Working in Australia guide.

My experience working with Global Medics has been rewarding and worthwhile in general terms. My recruitment consultant, Lauren has been wonderful in every respect.
Dr Anthony
Consultant General Medicine

Ashley and her Medicine Recruitment team have been fantastic in my experience so far. Very responsive and always promptly addressing any issues I've had with regarding a locum work. I’m thankful to Ashley for finding a long stint of locum work for me in a very desirable location and hospital.
Dr Bibek
Medical Regitrar

Global Medics has been a very supportive locum agency, providing Canberra Hospital with experienced doctors.  Canberra Health Service have stricter policies for locums than other health services, Global Medics always provide what is required and promptly
Dr Carylann
Professional

Global Medics has been a very supportive locum agency, providing Canberra Hospital with experienced doctors. Canberra Health Service have stricter policies for locums than other health services, Global Medics always provide what is required and promptly.
Dr Carylann
Canberra Health Service

What matters most to me is how Global Medics makes me feel that they have my back. Bianca and Lauren have been very prompt with their responses to my emails and calls and I have always felt well supported.
Dr Duygu Batu
General Medicine Specialist

Jess makes my life so much easier - only having to deal with one person from one agency takes a lot of the hassle out of Locuming. She has never let me down and I have no hesitation in recommending Jess to my colleagues.
Dr Gordon
GP Anaesthetist

I recently moved to New Zealand from South Africa and I commend Lucy Bellette from Global Medics on her excellent and professional service. Despite moving in the time of a pandemic my experience has been nothing short of amazing. I was greeted and welcomed by Lucy on arrival and guided through all we needed to embark on to start our journey in Auckland. I would strongly recommend Global Medics to help doctors that are looking to move to New Zealand.
Dr Keshika Mangrey
Consultant Psychiatrist

Judy has gone above and beyond when helping me, at short notice late at night, sort out options when I was caught out with interstate travel because of a local Covid outbreak. I would recommend Global Medics to any doctor considering working as either a specialist or generalist locum.
Dr Mark
GP

I'm now settled into a job that I find to be well supported, interesting, and gratifying in a location where I can do all my favourite outdoor activities. It's a bit of a dream. I'm grateful to Max at Global Medics for his help, for being open, affable, and highly attentive to detail. Can't fault the service of the team in any way.
Dr Michael Billingsley
Psych Registrar

My experience with Global Medics has been nothing short of spectacular. I've been working closely with Bianca Lam throughout various locum positions I have filled over the past 6 months and have felt extremely supported every step of the way. I have recommended Global Medics to many of my colleagues and will continue to do so. Simply the friendliest team with utmost professionalism.
Dr Omar
Gastroenterologist

I have been doing consultant locum work in gastroenterology for 5 years and throughout that time the staff at Global Medics have been my source of work and have supported every aspect involved. I have found them to be reliable and professional and to have exceptional communication skills. I have no hesitation in recommending them.
Dr Ralph
Gastroenterologist

I would strongly recommend Global Medics to any doctor looking for locum work, and I intend to continue working with Global Medics for the duration of my training.
Dr Richard
RMO

Tom has been managing my locum work over the past year. He has been excellent at getting me regular and varied work throughout NZ. He responds to any issues promptly and has my best interests at heart. His understanding of the ENT locum landscape is second to none. I highly recommend him and hope he continues to maintain his high standards.
Dr Sahr Kortequee
Consultant ENT Surgeon

Living and working in Australia

Working in Australia can be exciting, challenging and a wonderful opportunity to combine lifestyle with career choice

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Visa requirements

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Are you an Australian resident for tax purposes or a working holiday maker?

Important travel updates

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