Welcome to DoctorConnect

DoctorConnect has been produced by the Department of Health and Ageing to provide a starting point for both overseas trained doctors (OTDs) who may be considering work in Australia and for employers seeking to recruit them.

While continuing to actively address the shortage of Australian trained doctors, the Department is also attending to the immediate medical needs of those communities in areas of workforce shortage through other initiatives, including the recruitment of appropriately qualified OTDs.

The information contained within this site is sourced from a wide range of agencies, such as the Australian Medical Council and the Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs.

DoctorConnect provides only enough information to set you on the right path to obtain the information you require. No information on this website should be considered final or taken as a representation of advice. Please read the Disclaimer.

In all instances, you must contact the appropriate authorities to determine their exact requirements for your situation prior to committing to any decision regarding entry to Australia or career choices.

The Department supports ethical practices for the international recruitment of health workers.

Over the Seas & Into the bush: Overseas Trained Doctors in Rural Australia - pre-recorded satellite TV broadcast