A career in Australian General Practice is both challenging and rewarding. Upon obtaining medical registration and progressing through to Fellowship, fantastic career and lifestyle opportunities are available for GPs.
GP Career Consulting
CHALLENGES
When seeking a new GP opportunity you will be presented with many options. Securing the right opportunity, most closely aligned to your career and lifestyle goals, will be the greatest challenge. To achieve this you will need to establish clear goals and develop an effective job search plan.
CLINIC RESEARCH
Depending on your preferred working location, they maybe tens if not hundreds of potential clinic options. Quickly filtering clinics who are unable to provide the career and lifestyle opportunities you are seeking is critical.
EXPERTISE
Successfully navigating the job search processes can be challenging. GPs not equipped with the right information can find the process frustrating. Mistakes made throughout the job search process can be costly.
TIME
Acquiring the information needed to make informed decisions about your next career move requires significant investment of time. Could you benefit from some support along the way from a GP Recruitment expert?
COMPETITION
Competition for the best positions is fierce. How will you set yourself apart from other GPs to ensure you secure the best position available?
MARKET KNOWLEDGE
Do you know how to effectively find the best opportunities in the area you are interested in? Are you efficient with your job search and maximising your chances of success?
EFFECTIVE TOOLS
Are you utilising the latest job search tools and do you have an effective job search strategy?
WANT TO ENGAGE A MEDICAL RECRUITMENT SPECIALIST?
WE CAN HELP
Recruitment On Demand is passionate about helping GPs achieve their career and lifestyle goals. Consistent feedback from GPs we engage with is that they are time poor, and finding the time to undertake the required due diligence to ensure they are 100% comfortable with their next career move is challenging.
Recruitment On Demand have a sound understanding of Australian medical market conditions. We provide specialised career consulting and local market information to GPs, saving them time and helping maximise career opportunities.
SALARY ADVICE
One-on-one consulting to ensure you have a sound understanding of current market salaries.
LIFESTYLE, HOUSING & EDUCATION DATA
Ensure you have all the relevant local market data at your disposal to inform your decision making.
JOB SEARCH COACHING
One-on-one coaching to help maximise your chances of securing the best job offer in a competitive market.
LINKEDIN PROFILE WRITING & COACHING
Brand/position yourself in the job market and network with key stakeholders within the Australian medical sector.
INTERVIEW COACHING
Ensuring you are thoroughly prepared for clinic meetings will significantly improve the quality of interactions you have with Practice Principals and Practice Managers.
ONGOING SUPPORT
Starting a new job can present some challenges, we offer support to help you overcome these challenges.
Contact Brett now for a FREE 15 min Career Consult
USEFUL INFORMATION FOR IMGs
Understanding 19AA and 19AB of the Health Insurance Act 1973
To treat private patients in Australia you need a Medicare provider number. Sections 19AA and 19AB of the Act place restrictions on IMGs ability to access Medicare benefits, understanding these restrictions is important.
Determine your assessment pathway
IMGs seeking registration to practice medicine in Australia need to determine which assessment pathway they are eligible to apply for.
English language proficiency requirements
IMGs applying for medical registration must meet the English Language Skills Registration Standard
Documentation requirements
There are many documentation requirements you need to produce, each with their own complexity.
Primary Source Verification of Medical Qualification
IMGs must apply for primary source verification of their medical qualifications, regardless of which of the three assessment pathways are being pursued.
AMC MCQ examination
IMGs need to pass at least the AMC MCQ Examination to be eligible for provisional or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia
AMC Clinical examination
IMGs need to pass the AMC Clinical examination to obtain general registration (optional at this point).
RACGP assessment of overseas experience
IMGs seeking to enrol in RACGP Fellowship assessments via the General Practice Experience (Practice Eligible) pathway need to have their time in general practice assessed by the RACGP Censors through a formal application process. 3GA programs may also require assessment of overseas experience as a prerequisite.
MEDICAL REGISTRATION PROCESS (STANDARD PATHWAY)
SECURE A JOB OFFER WITH A GP CLINIC, ALONG WITH AN OFFER OF EMPLOYER SPONSORSHIP
IMGs require an offer of employment, with a 19AB exemption, from an approved business (for the purposes of 457 visa sponsorship).
APPLY FOR AND SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE A PRE-EMPLOYMENT STRUCTURED CLINICAL INTERVIEW (PESCI)
The PESCI is conducted to assess that the applicant has the knowledge, skills and experience to practice safely and effectively in the particular general practice position for which limited registration is sought.
APPLY FOR LIMITED REGISTRATION WITH MEDICAL BOARD OF AUSTRALIA (MBA)
Limited Registration allows IMGs to provide medical services under supervision. Limited Registration is available to both specialist IMGs and non-specialist IMGs, is granted for up to twelve months, and can be renewed after this period, up to a maximum of three renewals.
OBTAIN IN PRINCIPLE REGISTRATION
Successful applicants for limited registration will be granted in principal registration.
APPLY TO THE DEPARTMENT OF IMMIGRATION AND BORDER PROTECTION AND OBTAIN A TEMPORARY WORK VISA
Once registration with the MBA has been approved in principle, you can lodge a visa nomination and apply for an employer sponsored worker’s visa.
REGISTRATION APPOINTMENT WITH AUSTRALIAN HEALTH PRACTITIONER REGULATION AGENCY (AHPRA)
Upon receipt of your employer sponsored work visa attend an appointment with AHPRA to obtain limited registration.
OBTAIN REGISTRATION AND APPLY FOR PROVIDER AND PRESCRIBER NUMBERS
Upon obtaining registration, apply to Medicare for initial provider and prescriber numbers.
COMMENCE WORK ON RECEIPT OF PROVIDER NUMBER
Upon obtaining Medicare provider number commence providing medical services.