Work as a doctor in Australia
Explore the ways we can help
Australia offers internationally trained doctors competitive pay, genuine career progression and a different lifestyle, alongside one of the world's most respected healthcare systems. It also comes with registration requirements that are far easier to navigate with the right support.
In-house Regulatory team
Once you start working with Wavelength, our in-house regulatory team manages your AHPRA registration, medical college application, primary source verification through the AMC and EPIC, and your Medicare provider and prescriber numbers, including any 19AB exemptions that apply.
Support for GPs and Specialists
GPs moving to a Distribution Priority Area (DPA) and specialists moving to a District of Workforce Shortage (DWS) each have different requirements, and our team will explain exactly what applies to you.
Migration visas
If you need a visa, our registered Migration Agents handle that too, including guidance for family members moving with you.
Opportunities for GPs in Australia
If you're a GP, this on-demand webinar walks you through the practical realities of relocating to Australia, work, lifestyle and registration pathways, in one sitting.
Work as a GP in Australia, your RACGP pathway, simplified.
Why doctors choose Australia, and why now is the right time to move
Australia faces a significant and well-documented shortage of doctors, particularly in regional and remote areas and across specialties including general practice, psychiatry, emergency medicine and radiology.
For internationally trained doctors, this means genuine opportunity:
- Competitive remuneration: Australian locum and permanent doctor salary rates are among the highest in the English-speaking world.
- Genuine career progression: hospitals actively support internationally trained doctors with training opportunities, fellowship pathways and mentorship.
- Lifestyle that matches your values: from Sydney and Melbourne to coastal Queensland and the Northern Territory, Australia offers an exceptional quality of life.
- A pathway to permanent residency: many visa categories for medical professionals provide a direct route to PR and citizenship, subject to individual assessment.
- A healthcare system you will respect: Australia's mixed public and private system is well-funded, well-governed and internationally respected.
Get ready to work in Australia
Join the thousands of doctors we’ve already helped make the move to a rewarding career and a new lifestyle in Australia.