Locum general practitioner jobs in Australia

Medacs Healthcare has locum General Practitioner jobs available for both long term and short term work throughout the whole of the Australia and in a range of specialisms, so there has never been a better time to start working as a locum GP doctor through Medacs Healthcare.

We work with a diverse range of corporate and independent surgeries across Australia and have locum general practice roles available from one week to 6 months duration or longer. 

As a locum general practitioner for Medacs Healthcare, you will be designated your own recruitment consultant who has extensive recruitment experience and industry knowledge and a national range of contacts. Your consultant will represent you confidentially and will be able to advise on the latest market trends and salary conditions.

Our expertise extends to the arrangement of travel and accommodation details for our locum GP workforce and also assistance in the provision of Medicare Provider Numbers for locum GP's as they change jobs.

Check out our locum GP jobs below or register now with one of the leading locum agencies in the world.  Contact our recruitment consultants here in Australia for a confidential discussion today.

Australian General Practice is considered to be one of the most advanced in the world. Thus it is encourages all trainees to obtain a specialist GP qualification and maintain a high level of ongoing education.

Now in Australia, GP or Family Medicine Practices are all privately run as either corporate or non corporate businesses. These in turn supply the facilities, staff, computers, telephones and more importantly the patients. The GP is engaged on a “fee for service” basis and in the capacity relating to their qualifications. You will therefore be responsible for your salary, pension (Superannuation as it’s called in Australia) sickness and holiday pay.

Typically, the GP would either have a specialist qualification or equivalent to the FRACGP or work as a Non Specialist GP and thus would receive a percentage of the income generated commensurate with their experience and qualifications. Non specialists have the capacity to learn and qualify to sit for the exams to become a Specialist. This is encouraged greatly by the Australian Medical Board and the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners that provides many courses and support facilities for overseas trained GPs.

Now GPs earn their income from Medicare or private patients paying private fees. The rebate from Medicare is greater if the GP has a specialist qualification. In 1997, in order to access rebates from Medicare some restrictions were introduced whereby overseas trained GPs had to work in either an Area of Need (AON) and/or District of Workforce Shortage (DWS) for a period of ten years from the date of gaining their registration. These areas are located in outer metropolitan, coastal or rural settings. The positions that you will be offered therefore will reflect this situation and every effort would be made to meet your specific GP needs and aspirations.

The annual income that a GP would earn is between $150-$300,000 AUD per annum. This can increase depending on if you wish to take on extra hours or work After Hours. Most GPs are contracted to work a 40 hour week over four or five days and can be arranged accordingly with the practice and its roster. GPs are expected to see anything from four to six patients per hour and can also obtain additional income from other care services they may provide.

There are a series of steps you will need to go through before you can get a job as a Doctor in Australia. Medacs Healthcare is here to assist you every step of the way to obtain a suitable position and gain entry into Australia.

Step 1: Registering with Medacs Healthcare and Obtaining a Position

Before you can obtain a position, you will need to register with Medacs Healthcare. Initially we will just require a copy of your current CV. If you are successful in obtaining a job, the facility may ask that you first complete an application form and/or complete a criminal history check form. We will provide you with the relevant documentation, followed by a letter of appointment from the facility.

You can register via our Australian website here.

Step 2: Medical Registration

Registration procedures differ depending on your experience and qualifications and whether you have been or are applying as a specialist, general practitioner or non-specialist. We will guide you through this process and provide you with the relevant information and application forms so you can gain registration to work in Australia.

See the professional registration tab for more information.

Step 3: Sponsorship and Visa Application

Medacs Healthcare will liaise with the facility in applying for your sponsorship/nomination from the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC). Prior to this, we will ask you for the details of any additional applicants (immediate family members) that you wish to include on your visa, as their details will also be included in your sponsorship.

Once both your registration and sponsorship applications are underway, you will be able to start the process of applying for your Australian visa. Medacs Healthcare will provide you with the relevant information and ensure you are assisted throughout this process.

You should allow yourself plenty of time to obtain a visa as it can take anywhere from 4-8 weeks for formalities to be completed. Further information can be obtained directly from the DIAC website www.immi.gov.au

Step 4: Arriving in Australia

During the entire process from job offer to arriving in Australia, Medacs Healthcare will work closely with you and the facility to ensure that you arrive within the required timeframe. We can provide you with information that will help you prepare for your arrival in Australia in relation to tax numbers, banking, health insurance, rental accommodation etc.

Medacs Healthcare is available to offer you support and assistance throughout your entire stay in Australia.