FAQs

All reimbursement / payment of travel and accommodation expenses are negotiated on a case by case basis by Global Medics directly with the prospective employer.

All candidates are contacted immediately upon receipt of their registration, by either email and/or telephone. Following our initial contact, candidates are then informed regularly regarding all suitable positions that arise via email.

Using Global Medics services is free of charge to all candidates.

Most Medical Practitioners travel to Australia on a temporary Visa which enables them to live and work in Australia for up to 4 years through on-going sponsorship. We are also able to assist candidates interested in longer contracts or permanent residency.

Overseas trained doctors are usually offered contracts of a minimum of 6 months, though most contracts are for 12 months. As visa and medical registration processes are extensive for both the candidate and employer, contracts less than 6 months are unusual. It is also not uncommon for candidates to extend their initial contracted period.

Salaries for doctors in the public hospital system differ from state to state, working on an award scale that ranges from approx $50,000 - $250,000. As the cost of living in Australia is significantly lower than the UK and most of Europe, the salaries generally paid to medical practitioners provide for a very comfortable lifestyle due to the high standard of living in Australia

For Global Medics to best be of assistance, we would ask that you send us your details and CV by registering with us online. This is the best way to give us the information we need to assess the level of assistance we are likely to be able to provide. Registration is quick and easy, and can be done here.

Your eligibility will depend on the position and the country.

In Australia, non-specialist doctors should qualify if they have training and experience in a first world country, are of good standing and are proficient in English. Specialists must be either Board Certified or Fellows of their respective specialty college. General practitioners will need four years or more post-graduate training or experience to be able to work in Australia.

If you are from a country whose native or first language (as opposed to official) is NOT English, then you will be required to provide evidence of English language proficiency. Policies are available for Australia and New Zealand.

This very much depends on your chosen location and the level at which you are appointed. In general, you can expect the following:

Australia and New Zealand - The level of accommodation and assistance provided depends on the facility and the category of practitioner you are. Some facilities pay doctors an accommodation allowance regardless of category but this mostly applies just to consultant specialists. Almost all our clients will provide some form of temporary accommodation when you first arrive. This can include staff quarters at a hospital, furnished apartments or hotels/motels. Of course, the client will be happy to assist you and your family settles in to Australia and is generally very helpful in this respect.

Of course you can!! Most doctors who come to work in Australia or New Zealand bring their families. It is a great opportunity to become familiar with a different way of life - a life enriching experience! It is safe and clean in Australia and the schools are equal to those in any other first world country, if not better. There are also many excellent private schools, should you wish to send your child to a non-government institution.

In Australia and New Zealand, the answer is yes.

We specialise only in recruitment in the medical fields, so if your partner is also in the medical field, we will be most happy to be of assistance. However we are happy to be of assistance as best we can to help your partner locate opportunities outside this area.

The schools are equal to those in any other first world country, if not better. There are also many excellent private schools, should you wish to send your child to a non-government institution.

Put simply, despite what you may have heard about various ways to enter or complete your training in these countries, the pathway is quite difficult.

Apart from some Colleges, nearly all require that you have obtained permanent residency prior to being eligible for consideration as a trainee.

This does not preclude you from gaining experience that may be credited to your existing training program in your country of origin, however you should check with your own College before committing to a position overseas.

This varies from State to State, however as a general rule, you should allow between 3-5 months for non-specialist positions, and more for specialist level posts. As the processes vary between the specialties and State, it is best to discuss this with your Global Medics Consultant.

The simple answer is no. Just as your own registration authority maintains standards, so do the registration authorities in the destinations we service. This means that each of the relevant professional registration authorities will need to consider what your qualifications and experience are, and how they are applicable to their local standards. This is not to say that your qualifications will not be looked upon favourably should you hold certain qualifications, but what it does say is that you will need to be assessed.

Our many successful candidates have held qualifications from nearly every location on Earth, however how your qualifications will be assessed by the relevant registration authority is not within our control. We do, however, have considerable experience, and would not submit your CV in application for a position unless we were sure that you would be eligible for registration.

As these are related to your ability to perform your job, these are usually considered your responsibility. Some employers are happy to reimburse these expenses should you complete your contract in full.

It is important to note that these fees can also be considered as eligible tax deductions.

Yes, many of the doctors we place are offered extensions to their employment contracts or are offered positions at other hospitals/facilities in their chosen destination. No matter where you next move may be, we are here to ensure that the process is as painless as possible.

However, you will need to re-apply for a temporary residency visa as possibly registration as every assignment is unique. To find out the exact details, please contact us so that we can discuss this with you.

Requirements vary throughout our destinations, however you may be required to have:

• X-rays
• HIV
• Hepatitis B
• Hepatitis C

Our consultants will advise you what is required for each location that you are considering.

Depending on your destination and class of visa, you may be required to obtain/submit Police Clearances in order to confirm your employment offer, or obtain a visa. You will be advised should this be necessary.

As the requirements differ from throughout the countries we service, we will provide you with a detailed explanation once your placement has been confirmed