Can I work in Australia?
Understand medical registration, specialist recognition and the pathways that may apply to internationally trained doctors.
Registration & specialist recognitionMedical work · Australia
Working as a doctor in Australia
Australia offers very different medical careers depending on your specialty, registration pathway, employer and location.
A role in central Sydney can be a very different proposition from one in regional Queensland or Western Australia. Before deciding whether Australia is right for you, start with the questions most relevant to your move.
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Housing, schools, healthcare and visas all need to be assessed for the actual destination and household. Housing costs vary by suburb and property type; compare a realistic home near the proposed practice with commuting and schooling needs. A national price index is not a quote for a particular home.
Education arrangements depend on the state, school and visa status. New South Wales, for example, publishes fees and exemptions for some temporary residents. Check availability and eligibility before choosing accommodation. NSW Department of Education: temporary residents
Medicare eligibility for a newly arrived family depends on individual circumstances, including residency and any reciprocal healthcare agreement. Establish the extent of cover and insurance needs before moving. Services Australia: Medicare enrolment
Professional registration and immigration are separate requirements. The Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482) is one possible employer-sponsored route, subject to its conditions and the individual appointment. Confirm the route, accompanying family arrangements and timing before setting a start date. Department of Home Affairs: subclass 482