Overseas-Trained Doctor Jobs in Western Australia

Australia is a highly desirable destination for IMGs due to its world-class healthcare system, abundant career opportunities, exceptional quality of life, and beautiful communities. However, the process to become a practising doctor in Australia as an IMG can be complex and requires careful navigation. Our team is here to help you navigate visas, assessments, processes, and more.

Yes, IMGs can practice medicine in Australia. IMGs must undergo rigorous assessments and processes to ensure that they are qualified. While these seem daunting, we can easily guide you through each step.

As an IMG, you can become a GP in Australia by following a set pathway that usually involves assessment of your qualifications and experience, obtaining necessary registrations and fulfilling required service terms. Key steps include:

• Undergoing a clinical assessment and structured interviews such as the Pre-Employment Structured Clinical Interview (PESCI).
• Passing necessary examinations like the AMC MCQ examination for the Standard Pathway.
• Joining recognised training programs and earning a Fellowship with either the RACGP or ACRRM.
• Meeting the criteria for necessary visas, registrations and obtaining the appropriate Medicare provider number under relevant schemes.

The demand for GP services in Australia is increasing due to an aging population, rising chronic disease, and workforce shortages. Demand is especially prevalent in remote communities where GP services are experiencing steep declines. Australia suffers with a distribution problem, where most GPs are concentrated around the major cities, rather than in rural communities where the need is greater.

Australia is known for its competitive salaries for doctors, with your income heavily dependant on stage of training, experience and location. If you are training towards GP Fellowship, income can be anywhere between $120,000 to $250,000 per year, dependant on workload. After gaining GP Fellowship or Specialist Registration, income per year can range from $200,000 to $350,000. In remote locations, earnings can jump significantly from $250,000 to $500,000 per year. In rural locations, there are often added benefits including relocation allowances, housing support, vehicle provision, and generous leave entitlements.

There are a variety of opportunities for IMGs in Australia, particularly in rural and remote areas where there is strong demand for medical professionals. These opportunities often include positions in general practice. This is where IMGs can make a significant impact in communities by addressing the healthcare needs of underserved populations.

Remote work for doctors in Western Australia has several benefits. These include a great work-life balance, which ensures you can fulfill both personal and professional commitments. You also get to work in some of WA’s most beautiful and diverse locations. Additionally, working in rural areas means providing essential medical care to underserved communities.

Rural Health West administers the Five Year International Medical Graduate Recruitment Scheme, which is a Commonwealth program rewarding IMGs who fill placements in rural and remote WA.

Depending on the location, IMGs can have their moratorium significantly reduced to just three, four or five years.

Program details can be found here. Please contact a member of the team to discuss which locations in WA are eligible for the Scheme.