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Overseas-trained Doctor Jobs in Western Australia

We have vacancies for overseas-trained doctors and offer recruitment advice for International Medical Graduates (IMGs) who wish to practise family medicine in rural Western Australia (WA).

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Why Go Through Rural Health West?

Our knowledgeable staff provide a free and personalised doctor recruitment service in Western Australia for recent International Medical Graduates, as well as more experienced foreign doctors. To find you the perfect job, we off the following:

  • Clinical assessment with a Rural Health West Medical Advisor to understand your experience and expertise and prepare you for a Pre-Employment Structured Clinical Interview (PESCI), if applicable.
  • Assistance, if required, with applications and assessment for the Australian Medical Council (AMC), Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP), or Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM).
  • Administration assistance with your applications for the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and Medicare.
  • Assistance with immigration and visa referrals.
  • Orientation and support on arrival.
  • Ongoing family support, professional development opportunities and locum cover.

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Assessment for Working as an IMG Doctor in Australia

Your recruitment pathway for medical registration as an IMG doctor in Australia will depend on your individual qualifications and experience.

To work in family medicine in WA, you must be eligible for one of the following registration pathways. The links below will allow you to carry out your self-assessment check:

Please note that in addition to the registration pathway, all candidates must demonstrate that they have the necessary English language skills for registration purposes. For more information, please visit the Ahpra website.

If you have conducted your self-assessment and meet the requirements of that pathway, you can apply for a job online now!

If your working experience is primarily hospital based, please refer to the Western Australian Department of Health and WA Country Health Service (WACHS) for current vacancies.

Five Year International Medical Graduates Recruitment Scheme

The Five Year International Medical Graduates Recruitment Scheme (the Scheme), previously the Five Year Overseas Trained Doctors Scheme, provides incentives to attract and retain appropriately qualified and experienced doctors who have completed their medical training overseas.

Scheme Objectives

The objectives of the Scheme are to:

  • provide incentives to attract appropriately qualified and experienced IMGs working in general practice to overcome the current and future community needs for general practice medical services in rural and remote Australia;
  • increase the supply of appropriately qualified IMGs in rural and remote Australia;
  • enhance the professional development, skills and knowledge of IMGs in Australia; and
  • bring a degree of stability to the provision of general practitioner services in rural and remote communities.

The Scheme offers a reduction in the ten-year moratorium on Medicare provider number restrictions under section 19AB of the Health Insurance Act 1973 (the Act). The Delegate to the Minister for Health will grant an exemption without geographical restrictions to participating doctors who have satisfied the following the requirements of the Scheme, which are to:

  • complete the required term of service in a location deemed eligible for the Scheme;
  • attain Fellowship with either the RACGP or ACRRM; and
  • attain permanent residency and/or Australian citizenship

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Eligibility Criteria for Locations and Medical Practices

Locations and medical practices must meet the following criteria to be eligible for the services of an IMG doctor participating on the Scheme:

Eligibility Criteria for Foreign Medical Graduates

This Scheme applies to IMG doctors who are restricted under section 19AB of the Act in accessing Medicare benefits arrangements. IMGs wishing to participate in the Scheme must meet the following criteria:

  • have recognised general practice training and qualifications; or
  • provide evidence they are eligible to be assessed for Fellowship of RACGP (FRACGP) or Fellowship of ACRRM (FACRRM) within two years of commencing on the Scheme;
  • hold or obtain appropriate registration with the Medical Board of Australia;
  • hold or intend to gain permanent residency or Australian citizenship; and
  • provide at least seven sessions a week as part of their placement.

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Application process

For information about the Scheme application process, please contact the Rural Health West Recruitment team by emailing [email protected].

Rural Health West will assess your application to review eligibility of both practice and applicant. Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria.

Enrolment on the Scheme commences on the date the acceptance letter and agreement are approved and signed by Rural Health West’s Chief Executive Officer or approved delegate. There are no circumstances in which acceptance on the Scheme can be backdated.

Applicant Guidelines

For more information on the Scheme applicant guidelines, please view the Australian Government Department of Health website.

Find International Medical Graduate Jobs in Australia

We’re ready to guide you towards a fulfilling job as an International Medical Graduate in Western Australia. Our friendly team will provide you with the support you need for every part of your job search, including navigating medical registrations and settling into your new community. You can make a significant impact in areas that truly need it. View our current vacancies below and submit your application today! For any assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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