Medical jobs in Australia & New Zealand

Searching and applying for jobs

You can search for jobs from any page on the Medical Connect website, using the search bar above.

In order to apply for jobs, you'll need to register with Medical Connect. This is a very quick process - we just need to know your name, email address and specialty. (You can also upload your CV, and add more details to your profile of course.)

Qualifications

If your medical qualifications were not obtained in Australasia (Australia or New Zealand), you will need to have them primary sourced verified (PSV).

Please review this process at: https://www.amc.org.au/assessment/psv/

Doctors

Document types

  • Degree certificates: Please upload "hang on the wall" copies of your degree certificates (e.g MBBS, FRCP, MRCPsych, CCST/CCT)
  • Identification: Driver`s License & passport (must include photo)
  • English Language Proficiency: PLAB, IELTS, TOFEL

English language requirements

Overseas doctors from non-English speaking backgrounds applying for registration must satisfy the AHPRA (Australian Medical Board) and Medical Council New Zealand (MCNZ) that they have the necessary knowledge of English to be able to communicate well with patients and treat them safely.

This may be demonstrated though the International Language Test System (IELTS) or the Occupational English Test (OET), or having completed their secondary schooling in an English speaking country (e.g United Kingdom, Canada, South Africa, New Zealand, Australia, United States).

For the IELTS, candidates will be required to prove that they meet the GMC's requirements in the academic version of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test which has four areas:

  • speaking
  • listening
  • reading
  • writing

Download these free IELTS mobile apps to help you prepare with useful advice, practice questions and quizzes to test your knowledge of the IELTS format:

Download for iOS (Apple) Download for Android

You can find test centres in your location on the IELTS website.

For the OET (medical version), candidates will need to achieve a Level B in each skill (listening, reading, writing and speaking) to meet the GMC's requirements. The test is designed for healthcare professionals with an emphasis on real situations medical staff might encounter.

Why use a migration agent?

Visas can be more complicated than they appear on the Department's website. Options can be difficult to understand and eligibility criteria are often complex.

Migration legislation and policy change constantly. An option which may have been a good one last year may now not be possible, so relying on the advice of friends, family or colleagues can be risky. Qualifying for migration to Australia is getting more competitive, so having a skilled migration agent on your side can give you a big advantage.

Dealing with the Department of Immigration can be difficult. Due to funding cuts and an increase in the number of visa applications lodged, the Department of Immigration is less accessible than was previously the case.

  • Visa applications are now processed by teams, and you will no longer have a dedicated case manager processing your file. This makes it difficult to discuss any special circumstances which may apply to your case.
  • Immigration is indicating that they will refuse applications where they are not fully documented.
  • Where they do ask for further information, the request from Immigration can be difficult to understand - applicants can easily make a mistake and not provide the documentation required.

With the migration landscape changing so quickly, it is a good idea to make sure that you are considering all relevant options rather than putting all your eggs into one basket. Due to the constant changes, obtaining permanent residence in Australia can be a highly stressful experience. Having a dedicated migration agent to guide you through all the ups and downs of the migration process can be a great comfort, aside from improving your chances of a successful outcome.

Prevention is better than cure - getting it right first rather than trying fix things later, if possible. If your application is refused, this will usually mean that you lose the Department of Immigration application fees - which can be many thousands of dollars. However, there may be more significant ramifications such as:

  • Refusal on the basis for false or misleading information can result in a 10-year ban on visa approvals.
  • Onshore refusal can result in a Section 48 bar - this would prevent you from lodging further visa applications from within Australia.
  • Some visa applications must be lodged within a certain time-frame for you to be eligible - such as the Graduate Skilled Subclass 485 visa.
  • Your age can be an important factor in many skilled visa types.
  • If the migration rules change after you lodge, you may not be able to re-lodge your application.

Please enquire with Medical Connect Australia in relation to utilising the services of our recommended registered Migration Agent.