Travel and transport in Australia
Visas and Migration
If you would like to live and work in Australia, the first step is to find out more about the visa options that are available to you.
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.
Public Transport
Australia has a well-developed transport network, with public transport options like trains, buses, ferries, and trams in major cities, complemented by road and air travel for longer distances.
Public transport systems in Australia's capital cities are:
- Brisbane - Go Card; used on trains, trams, buses and ferries
- Melbourne - Myki; used on trains, trams and buses
- Sydney – Opal Card; used on trains, trams, buses and ferries
- Adelaide – Metro Card; used on trains, trams and buses
- Perth – SmartRider; used on trains, trams and buses
- Hobart - Metro Greencard; used on buses
- Canberra - MyWay; used on buses
- Darwin – Tap & Ride Card; used on buses
Airlines
There are domestic flights throughout Australia and they are reasonably priced when booked early. The most commonly used airlines are Qantas, Virgin Australia and Jetstar.
Driving License
Once living in Australia, you can use an international driving license, however you’ll have to apply for an Australian licence if you intend to stay for a long period of time. This can be arranged with the State's RTA (Road Traffic Authority).
