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 AUSTRALIA

Australia is one of the world's favourite destinations for expatriate general practitioners. It has an economy and standard of living ranked among the highest, a warm sunny climate, abundant magnificent nature and wildlife, fabulous beaches and sporting activities and world class education. General Practitioners are in high demand across the country with jobs available in all states and favourable working conditions.


Here are just a few of the benefits of working as a GP in Australia:


  1. An excellent healthcare system: Australia’s health system is one of the best in the world. It provides quality, safe and affordable health care and its citizens enjoy one of the longest life expectancies in the world.
  2. Education and career growth: In Australia, doctors are always learning and building their skills. GPs have opportunities to enhance their skills and obtain further qualifications in many specialist fields including emergency medicine, anaesthesia, obstetrics, dermatology and rural and remote medicine.
  3. Remuneration: GPs work on a fee for service basis and earn high incomes, generally surpassing the salaries available in the UK NHS.
  4. High Standard of living: GPs and their families enjoy a high standard of living with access to public and private healthcare and world class education.
  5. Job Security: robust employment law and contracts protect your rights.
  6. Incentives: Financial incentives for working in rural areas


If you would like to find out more about your opportunities to work as a general practitioner internationally, please send us a copy of your curriculum vitae and contact us to discuss your interest.


We recruit General Practitioners for the following roles in Australia:

  • general practitioners in metropolitan and rural practices
  • district medical officers (procedural and non- procedural)
  • rural and remote medicine specialists


We also recruit General Practitioners with the following skills:

  • emergency medicine
  • anaesthetics
  • obstetrics
  • rural and remote medicine


FAQs about working as a General Practitioner in Australia

  • What are the Distribution Priory Areas and how do they affect job opportunities for international medical graduates (IMGs)?

    Geographical and medicare billing restrictions apply to international medical graduates who are permitted to work as general practitioners only in areas of physician shortage, deemed Distribution Priority Areas (DPAs) with a 10 year moratorium which can be reduced by up to 5 years by gaining credits by working in specific remote areas.


    Priority areas are usually in a regional, rural or remote location, although some areas are just 30-60 minutes drive from major cities.


    There are good reasons to work in these areas:

    • it is an important step to having your skills recognised
    • the cost of living is low
    • communities are welcoming and supportive
    • there are more job opportunities for International Medical Graduates
    • Financial incentives are available for working in more remote locations through the General Practice Rural Incentives Program

    International medical graduates have to work a 10 year moratorium in the DPAs although this can be reduced by gaining extra credits working in defined remote areas.

  • What is the remuneration for GPs in Australia?

    Remuneration varies by area and practice but most GPs work on a fee for service basis and pay a percentage of total fees to the practice management company. The split varies but is in the range of 60-75% to the GP and 25-35% to the practice management. Most GPs can earn in the range of AUD$ 200000-450000 pa.


    Practices often include a sign up or retention bonus and a relocation allowance.



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