Doctor Jobs in Australia for Canadian Trained Physicians

Doctors trained in Canada can enjoy a huge range of exciting job opportunities in Australia. Canadian trained family physicians can work as General Practitioners in many different locations around Australia, where you can enjoy diverse landscapes and lifestyles. Canadian trained doctors who hold a certificate in Family Medicine from the College of Family Physicians of Canada, and who have passed the Canadian Qualifying Examinations Part 1 + 2 post 1992, are recognised by the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners as being fully comparable to Australian trained General Practitioners.

As an overseas trained doctor (OTD) there will be some restrictions as to the kind of doctors jobs you can accept. For example you may not be allowed to work in a major metropolitan area, and you will likely have to commit to a minimum 12 month contract. Beat Medical provides assistance to Canadian trained doctors wanting to work in Australia which covers almost every step of the transition, from your initial investigations about working in Australia, to settling into your new home.

Beat Medical is a medical recruitment agency which can help you with;

• Getting your qualifications recognised
• Registration with the Australian Medical Council
• Identifying doctors job opportunities
• Resume and Interview Training
• Employer negotiations
• Relocation
• Working Visas

About Working in Australia as a General Practitioner

In Australia, General Practitioners bill per consultation on a ‘fee for service’ basis, and a GP’s salary will vary between 50-75% of their billings. A GP can work as either an independent contractor, or be a retained employee of a clinic on a fixed salary. While actual annual income will depend on your location, you might expect to earn between AUD $150,000 and $300,000 per annum.

Working hours for a GP are usually between eight and twelve hours a day, three to five days per week. You may be required to be on call outside these times.

Depending on your experience and qualifications, you may also have the opportunity to work for local hospitals in specialist areas such as gynaecology, obstetrics or anaesthetics.