Immigration Information
There are a series of steps you will need to go through before you can get a job
as a Doctor in Australia. Medacs Australia 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 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.
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 professional registration 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.