GP Jobs in Australia
Working as a General Practitioner (GP) in Australia offers an excellent career opportunity with a unique work-life balance, making it an attractive choice for both families and individuals. Known for its high quality of life, Australia is one of the best places in the world to live and work.
If you’re considering a GP career in Australia, we have gathered essential information to help guide you through this exciting transition.
At HealthStaff Recruitment, we specialise in placing both locally and internationally trained GPs in reputable hospitals, clinics, and private practices across the country. We offer a range of opportunities tailored to your experience and preferences. To get started, ensure your CV/Resume and cover letter are ready, and explore our latest job vacancies.
For more details about working as a GP in Australia, refer to the sections below. If you have any questions or need assistance with the recruitment process, don’t hesitate to contact us.
How Does The Recruitment Process Work?
We offer free GP recruitment services, where we will assist you in securing your desired position. For this recruitment process to begin, you must send us your updated professional resume (CV). Your CV must include the following:
- Duties and responsibilities of any past GP jobs you have held
- How many hours per week you worked
- Dates of employment (be specific)
- Job title and responsabilities
- A minimum of 2 professional references
GP Registration in Australia
For the last 25 years, we have been successfully assisting overseas trained GPs with securing a position in Australia.
Our service is free as we get paid by the surgeries or hospitals.
Expedited Specialist Registration Pathway
Please find following the registration process for GP’s who have completed their entire GP training in the following countries to be eligible for the Expedited Specialist Registration Pathway: UK (MRCGP), Ireland (MICGP and New Zealand (FRNZCGP):
- Open an EPIC account with ECFMG, where you will be required to upload your passport, signature and passport, as well as your qualification images in the original language and English translation. You are also required to nominate the AMC to receive updates on your EPIC verification progress.
- Primary source verification. Establish an AMC portfolio, and upload your photo, signature and passport as well. For more information on the abovementioned processes, including the relevant links, please refer to the AMC website at You must have an EPIC account with ECFMG and been issued with an EPIC number in order to establish an AMC portfolio.
- Registration with the Medical Board – Expedited Specialist Registration Pathway:
- Visa application
- Apply for your Medicare Provider Number. This can take 4 to 6 weeks.We will guide you at every step of the process, which will take about 4 to 5 months.
All GPs from other eligble countries have to apply for an assessment with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP)
- The RACGP pathway for overseas GPs is the Practice Experience Program (PEP) and please review the information at the following website:
https://www.racgp.org.au/education/imgs/fellowship-pathways/fellowship-programs-for-imgs/practice-experience-program/practice-experience-program-specialist-stream
Please find following a complete list of the eligible qualifications:
Curricula assessed as Substantially Comparable
| Country | Qualification | Last reviewed |
| Belgium | Master of Specialisation in General Medicine, University of Liège | August 2023 |
| Canada | Certification in the College of Family Physicians | June 2019 |
| Hong Kong | Fellow of Hong Kong College of Family Physicians | April 2018 |
| Ireland | Membership of the Irish College of General Practitioners | August 2018 |
| Malaysia | Membership of the Academy of Family Physicians of Malaysia | August 2018 |
| Malta | Specialist in Family Medicine | November 2019 |
| New Zealand | Fellowship of the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners | August 2018 |
| Spain | Specialist in Family and Community Medicine | June 2022 |
| Sweden | Certificate of Specific Training for General Practice | June 2022 |
| United Kingdom | Membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners | August 2018 |
Curricula assessed as Partially Comparable
| Country | Qualification | Last reviewed |
| Malaysia | Master in Family Medicine, National University of Malaysia | October 2022 |
| Netherlands | Certificate of Specific Training for General Practice | July 2019 |
| Philippines | Diplomate of Family and Community Medicine | October 2022 |
| Saudi Arabia | Saudi Board in Family Medicine | June 2022 |
| Singapore | Master of Medicine in Family Medicine | October 2022 |
| South Africa | Fellowship of the College of Family Physicians of South Africa – FCFP(SA) | June 2023 |
| Sri Lanka | MD Family Medicine (Family Medicine Specialist Board certification required) |
June 2022 |
| United Kingdom | Membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners International -South Asia | March 2023 |
| USA | Certification of the American Board of Family Medicine | March 2020 |
Registration process for International Trained General Practitioners/Family Medicine Doctors
If you are not eligible for the Expedited Specialist Registration Pathwaw, the RACGP is the specialist medical college for general practice and you will need to apply to the RACGP for a comparability assessment to determine if you are eligible for this pathway. This assessment will consider your specialist general practice qualification, the nature of the training, methods of previous assessment, general practice experience, continuing professional development (CPD) and continuity of practice.
If our assessment shows that you are substantially or partially comparable, then you are eligible to apply for the RACGP Practice Experience Program – Specialist Stream (PEP-SP).
To begin the PEP-SP, you will need to have an approved job offer so that you can complete six months of supervised general practice. You’ll also need to meet some education requirements and undertake workplace-based assessments.
Contact us for more information about the registration process and options available throughout Australia
English Language Skills Requirements Australia
Internationally trained GP’s or those who did not complete their secondary education in Australia, must provide evidence of their English language proficiency before registration can be granted in Australia.
For more information regarding the cost of living in Australia, what happens when you arrive in Australia, childcare, schooling, accommodation and the factors you should consider before employment in Australia, please refer to the following:
- Australian Living Expenses (also contains accommodation, childcare and schooling information)
- What happens when I arrive in Australia?
- What should I consider before employment in Australia?
For more information on our services or for further information regarding anything you have read on this page, please feel free to contact us on our quick contact form. If you would like to find any GP jobs in Australia, please refer to our GP job vacancies.