Australia
Jobs for Physicians and Dentists and Recruitment Services for Hospitals, Practices and Clinics
Explore Opportunities in Australia with Odyssey Recruitment
Are you a doctor or dentist considering a career move to Australia? Or are you a healthcare organization seeking talented professionals to join your team? At Odyssey Recruitment, we specialise in connecting skilled medical and dental professionals with rewarding locum and permanent roles across Australia. From vibrant cities to scenic rural communities, Australia offers exciting career opportunities at all levels, from Resident Medical Officers to senior specialists and Clinical Directors.
Why Work in Australia?
Australia is a top destination for medical and dental professionals, offering exceptional professional growth, competitive salaries, and a high quality of life. Here are just a few reasons to consider Australia for your next career step:
- World-Class Healthcare System: Known for its innovation and excellence, Australia's healthcare system combines public and private sectors to deliver outstanding care.
- Diverse Opportunities: With roles across urban centers, regional towns, and remote communities, you’ll find positions suited to your skills and lifestyle preferences.
- High Demand for Professionals: Australia faces ongoing demand for doctors and dentists, particularly in general practice and some specialist fields and rural locations.
- Balanced Lifestyle: Enjoy Australia’s renowned work-life balance, with opportunities to explore its beaches, rainforests, and vibrant cultural scene.
- Attractive Compensation: Whether you are considering a locum role or permanent contract, Australia offers competitive salaries and benefits.
Opportunities for Doctors and Dentists
We recruit for a wide range of roles, ensuring there is an optimal match for every professional.
For Doctors
- Resident Medical Officers (RMOs): Ideal for recent medical graduates looking to gain experience in Australia’s diverse healthcare environment.
- Registrars: Positions in vocational training programs across specialties including general practice, emergency medicine, internal medicine, psychiatry and surgery.
- Specialist Doctors: High demand for specialists in fields such as anesthesiology, general practice, psychiatry, and general medicine.
- Clinical Directors: Senior leadership roles for experienced doctors aiming to shape healthcare delivery in Australia.
For Dentists
- Opportunities in public and private dental practices across urban, rural, and remote settings.
- High demand for specialists in orthodontics, prosthodontics, and oral surgery.
Locum Contracts
- Short-term roles for flexibility and the chance to work in various locations and settings.
- Competitive locum rates and travel/accommodation support.
Permanent Roles
- Secure a long-term position with opportunities for career progression.
- Relocation assistance and visa sponsorship to make your transition seamless.
Healthcare Organisations: Find the Right Talent
Australia’s healthcare sector continues to grow, with many organisations seeking skilled professionals to fill critical roles. Whether you are a hospital, clinic, or dental practice, Odyssey Recruitment is here to help:
- Extensive Talent Network: Access a global pool of qualified doctors and dentists ready to relocate to Australia.
- Tailored Recruitment Solutions: From locum placements to permanent hires, we provide customised strategies to meet your staffing needs.
- End-to-End Support: We handle every aspect of recruitment, from advertising roles to onboarding new team members.
Registration and Licensing in Australia
For doctors and dentists, working in Australia requires registration with the appropriate governing body:
- For Doctors: Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) is mandatory. We will guide you through the process, including submitting evidence of qualifications, clinical experience, and English proficiency.
- For Dentists: Registration with the Dental Board of Australia is required. We assist with all the documentation and verification needed for a smooth application.
Our team provides expert advice to ensure you meet all registration and visa requirements.
Where You Can Work in Australia
Australia’s healthcare roles span a variety of settings, each offering unique experiences:
- Urban Locations: Work in world-class hospitals and clinics in cities like Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane.
- Regional Centers: Contribute to healthcare delivery in vibrant towns with a mix of professional challenges and community-focused care.
- Remote Areas: Experience the rewarding challenge of delivering critical care to underserved populations in Australia’s rural and remote regions.
How We Support You
Whether you’re a healthcare professional or employer, Odyssey Recruitment offers comprehensive support throughout the recruitment process:
For Doctors and Dentists
- Explore Opportunities: Access a wide range of locum and permanent roles across Australia.
- Guided Application Process: Receive expert advice on CV preparation, interviews, and licensing requirements.
- Relocation Assistance: We will help you navigate visas, housing, and settling into your new role.
For Employers
- Customised Recruitment: We tailor our services to your specific needs, sourcing candidates who align with your organisation’s goals.
- Candidate Screening: Thorough evaluation to ensure only the most qualified and committed professionals are presented.
- Ongoing Support: From placement to onboarding, we ensure a smooth transition for every hire.
Get Started Today
Are you ready to advance your career or grow your healthcare team in Australia? Odyssey Recruitment is your trusted partner for medical and dental recruitment.
- For Professionals: Register your CV or explore current opportunities.
- For Employers: Contact us to discuss your recruitment needs and find the perfect fit for your organization.

Let us help you achieve your goals in one of the world’s most desirable healthcare destinations.
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AUSTRALIA A RICH TAPESTRY, UNIQUE AND DYNAMIC
Australia's strong economy, hot, sunny climate and relaxed, outdoor lifestyle make it a top expatriate destination. Immigration restrictions have tightened recently but demand for highly skilled workers in specific fields is strong, salaries are among the highest in the world and education and postgraduate training excellent. Australia’s cities are consistently cited at the top of world rankings of the best places in the world to live.
Melbourne continues to hold the title for the world’s most liveable city (fifth year in a row), with Adelaide, Perth and Sydney also featuring in the top 10. With a healthy minimum wage threshold, Sydney was also highlighted as the world’s most affordable city for young people to live.
With an area of approximately 7.7 million square kilometres, Australia is the sixth largest country in the world, but also one of the most sparsely populated with a population of just 25.7 million people, mostly living on the eastern coast.
Economy
A highly developed market economy with a high GDP per capital and low rate of poverty which has enjoyed more than two decades of economic expansion.
The Australian Dollar (AUD) is the official currency, fifth most traded global currency and is free floating and used across Australia and its external territories, as well as some Pacific Islands.
Australia owes its popularity among currency traders to 3 G's – geology, geography and government policy.
Geology has given the company a wealth of natural resources that are in high demand, including oil, gold, agricultural products, diamonds, iron ore, uranium, nickel and coal.
Geography has positioned the company as a choice trading partner for many fast-growing Asian economies with nearly insatiable resource demands.
Government policy has led to fairly stable high interest rates, a stable government and economy, a lack of intervention in the currency markets, and a Western approach to business and the rule of law that has not always been typical in the region.
The service sector of the economy accounts for 70% of GDP and Australia is internationally competitive in financial and insurance services, technologies, and high-value-added manufactured goods. Agricultural and mining products are major exports.
Culture
A place where the world’s oldest cultures share vast ochre plains, stylish laneways and unimaginably blue waters with successive waves of new arrivals from across the globe. Australia has been inhabited by its aboriginal population for thousands of years, however, the majority of its population today have European ancestry.
The culture of Australia is a Western culture derived primarily from Britain but also influenced by the unique geography of the Australian continent, the diverse input of Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and other Oceanian people.
The oldest surviving cultural traditions in Australia (which are actually some of the oldest surviving traditions on earth) – are those of Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Their ancestors inhabited Australia for between 40,000 and 60,000 years and they lived a hunter-gatherer lifestyle. The boomerang and didgeridoo, which were invented by Aborigines, are to this day iconic symbols of the country.
Australians are generally laid back, open and direct. They say what they mean and are generally more individual and outgoing than other cultures. More than three quarters of Australians live in cities and urban centres, mainly within 100 kilometres of the coast, making Australia one of the world's most urbanised coastal dwelling populations.
Vegetation covers nearly 7 million square, 91% of Australia. Most of its exotic flora and fauna cannot be found anywhere else in the world.
THE AUSTRALIAN HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
MEDICARE AND PRIVATE MEDICINE
Australia’s health system is one of the best in the world, providing safe and affordable health care for all Australians. It is jointly run by all levels of Australian government – federal, state and territory, and local.
MEDICARE
Medicare has been Australia’s universal health care insurance scheme since 1984.
Its 3 major parts are:
- medical services
- public hospitals
- medicines
Medicare is available to Australian and New Zealand citizens, permanent residents in Australia, and people from countries with reciprocal agreements.
Medicare covers
- all of the cost of public hospital services for hospital, mental health, and maternity care
- a substantial portion of physician and drug costs.
- 100% of general practitioner (GP) fees as set by the government though some GP practices do charge $20-40 on top of the Medicare fee.
- some or all of the costs of other health services including physiotherapy, community nurses and basic dental services for children.
- the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) which makes some prescription medicines cheaper.
- 85% of private specialist fees and the patient pays the remaining 15% of the specialist fee which is on average 31 AUD (22 USD). Some specialists in the public system are completely covered under Medicare and patients incur no additional out-of-pocket costs.
PRIVATE HEALTHCARE
Approximately 50% of Australians buy private supplementary insurance to pay for private hospital care and other services.
Private insurance typically covers out-of-pocket fees, a greater pool of private providers, and faster access to non-emergency care.
The federal government expects higher income households to purchase private insurance – the government provides a rebate for the premiums – and applies a tax penalty if private insurance is not purchased.