Finding a job
There are many sources of employment information for OTDs in Australia. Here are some suggestions and contact information, although this list is by no means exhaustive.
Please note that all overseas trained doctors are subject to Medicare Provider number restrictions. Refer to 19AB and 19AA information.
RWAs’ main focus is recruitment and retention of general practitioners (family physicians) in rural and remote areas of Australia. If you’re interested in working as a rural general practitioner, contact a Rural Workforce Agency who will guide you through each of the processes.
Email: recruit@gpnnt.org.au
Email: medirec@nswrdn.com.au
Email: recruitment@healthworkforce.com.au
Email: rwav@rwav.com.au
Telephone +61 8 8234 8277 (International) or 08 8234 8277 (in Australia)
Contact: angela.burden@ruraldoc.com.au
Email: recruitment@ruraldoc.com.au
Email: recruitment@healthrecruitmentplus.com.au
Telephone: +61 8 6389 4500
Email: info@ruralhealthwest.com.au
Rural Health Workforce (RHW)
RHW is the peak body for the Rural Workforce Agencies.
Northern Terrritory
General Practice Network NTEmail: recruit@gpnnt.org.au
New South Wales
New South Wales Rural Doctors NetworkEmail: medirec@nswrdn.com.au
Queensland
Health Workforce QueenslandEmail: recruitment@healthworkforce.com.au
Victoria
Rural Workforce Agency VictoriaEmail: rwav@rwav.com.au
South Australia
Rural Doctors Workforce AgencyTelephone +61 8 8234 8277 (International) or 08 8234 8277 (in Australia)
Contact: angela.burden@ruraldoc.com.au
Email: recruitment@ruraldoc.com.au
Tasmania
Health Recruitment Plus TasmaniaEmail: recruitment@healthrecruitmentplus.com.au
Western Australia
Western Australian Centre for Rural and Remote MedicineTelephone: +61 8 6389 4500
Email: info@ruralhealthwest.com.au
Rural Health Workforce (RHW)
RHW is the peak body for the Rural Workforce Agencies.
Medical recruitment agencies work on behalf of both private and public employers. They actively seek appropriately qualified doctors, including OTDs, to fill positions all over Australia. Most recruitment agencies will also list employment opportunities on their websites.
Recruitment and Consulting Services Association Australia & New Zealand
The RCSA is the leading industry and professional body for the recruitment and the human resources services sector in Australia and New Zealand. It represents over 3,800 company and individual Members.
The RCSA sets the benchmark for industry standards through representation, education, research and business advisory support.
RCSA includes the Association of Medical Recruiters Australia & New Zealand (AMRANZ).
Recruitment and Consulting Services Association Australia & New Zealand
The RCSA is the leading industry and professional body for the recruitment and the human resources services sector in Australia and New Zealand. It represents over 3,800 company and individual Members.
The RCSA sets the benchmark for industry standards through representation, education, research and business advisory support.
RCSA includes the Association of Medical Recruiters Australia & New Zealand (AMRANZ).
State and Territory Governments – hospital vacancies
Northern Territory
Queensland
Victoria
Australian Capital Territory
Tasmania
South Australia
New South Wales
Western Australia
Queensland
Victoria
Australian Capital Territory
Tasmania
South Australia
New South Wales
Western Australia
Medical Journal of Australia (MJA)
The MJA is an online journal produced by the Australian Medical Association. Its JobSearch feature, which allows you to search for positions in all medical fields, is powered by seek.com.au.
Medical Observer Weekly
The Medical Observer is an online publication aimed at general practitioners (family physicians). Its classified section includes job listings, as well as a ‘Freebies’ section underneath the classifieds that also includes job vacancies (‘freebies’ is Australian slang for something that is given free-of-charge).
Australian Doctor
Australian Doctor is a weekly online publication for general practitioners, prescribing specialists and senior registered medical officers. Its classifieds section includes employment opportunities.
The MJA is an online journal produced by the Australian Medical Association. Its JobSearch feature, which allows you to search for positions in all medical fields, is powered by seek.com.au.
Medical Observer Weekly
The Medical Observer is an online publication aimed at general practitioners (family physicians). Its classified section includes job listings, as well as a ‘Freebies’ section underneath the classifieds that also includes job vacancies (‘freebies’ is Australian slang for something that is given free-of-charge).
Australian Doctor
Australian Doctor is a weekly online publication for general practitioners, prescribing specialists and senior registered medical officers. Its classifieds section includes employment opportunities.
Not all Australian Specialist Medical Colleges list vacancies on their websites. Some Colleges have vacant positions available for viewing by College members only.
These Specialist College websites have vacancy listings available to non-members:
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists
The Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia
The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine
The Australian Society of Anaesthetists
These Specialist College websites have vacancy listings available to non-members:
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists
The Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia
The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine
The Australian Society of Anaesthetists