Working in Australia


General Practitioners, Senior Hospital Doctors and Specialists - we have jobs for you!

Australia's diverse landscape, multicultural communities and first class medical system offers fantastic opportunities for Doctors looking to make the move to this vast country. Whether you like the warmth of the tropics, expanse of the outback, grandeur of the mountains or refreshment of a coastal breeze Australia offers something for everyone. Ochre Recruitment has employment opportunities throughout Australia and if you are from the UK, USA, Ireland, Canada or New Zealand recent changes to registration eligibility has made working in Australia easier than it has ever been.

Am I eligible to work as a Doctor in Australia?

New Zealand Trained Doctors

The great news is that Australia recognises the New Zealand Medical Degree or post graduate qualifications and if you are a New Zealand citizen then Immigration requirements are not an issue.

Many of the other requirements for International Medical Graduates are applicable to New Zealand doctors and you may like to look at our Frequently Asked Questions for further information.

Overseas Trained Doctors

If you are currently working in, or have post graduate qualifications in Australia, New Zealand, UK, Belgium, Germany, Ireland, South Africa, USA, Canada, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, Denmark or Singapore * then we have a number of positions for you!

If you are an overseas trained doctor and not from a country detailed above then you must have completed AMC MCQ part 1 examination, English proficiency exam and have at least 4 years full time General Practice experience in your country for Ochre Recruitment to process your application for an Area of Need position.

*experience and qualifications from additional countries may be recognised in New Zealand.sketch

Our Frequently Asked Questions section contains information to help you understand the process to get you working in the Australian Medical System and also answer questions that your family might have.

Ochre Recruitment will assist suitable overseas applicants with Medical Board Registration, Immigration, relocation, and all the other 'red tape' associated with starting at your dream job in Australia.


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