Why choose Queensland?
International Medical Graduates (IMGs) in Queensland are a valued part of the healthcare workforce, and Queensland Health is committed to supporting their transition to practice, career progression, and wellbeing at work. With over 13,500 medical officers employed across 106 public hospitals, Queensland Health delivers care to nearly 3 million Queenslanders each year.
IMGs who choose to work in Queensland benefit from diverse career opportunities in a wide range of clinical settings, access to state-of-the-art facilities and technologies, and training and mentoring from leading specialists. In addition to a competitive salary and generous benefits, Queensland Health offers a strong focus on work-life balance and a collaborative, patient-centred environment – making it an ideal place to grow both personally and professionally.
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Working as an IMG in Queensland
Applying for a job
A rewarding career awaits in Queensland Health. Join more than 13,500 doctors and access high quality training, mentoring and career support and be part of a team delivering world-class healthcare to Queensland communities.
- Queensland Health runs a centrally-managed recruitment campaign every year to recruit medical interns, resident medical officers (RMOs) and registrars for positions across Queensland.
- Individual hospital and health services advertise Senior doctor positions on Smartjobs
Find out more information about employment opportunities including links to application portals.
Employment Conditions
Queensland Health offers you a competitive salary, generous leave and superannuation benefits, and a commitment to work-life balance. We are dedicated to supporting you at every stage of your career journey.
Visa requirements
Individuals who are not an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen, will require a visa to work. There are a range of permanent and temporary visa options for doctors, some which are employer-sponsored.
Registration for IMGs in Queensland
You must gain and maintain registration with the Medical Board of Australia (MBA) to work as a doctor in Queensland Health.
There are different registration pathways for IMGs depending on your qualification and you must meet the requirements set out by the MBA within their registration standards.
Your employing HHS can assist you to navigate the initial registration process and support you as you progress through the pathway leading to either general or specialist registration.
For IMGs following the Standard Pathway, many Queensland HHSs are accredited by the Australian Medical Council (AMC) as a workplace-based assessment provider, which enables you to undertake clinical assessment requirements for the pathway while working, as an alternative to the AMC clinical examination.
More information:
- The Queensland Health Medical Careers Registration Requirements page includes a summary of registration pathways, registration standards, and your responsibilities.
- Visit the MBA website for comprehensive information, including a pathway self-assessment check and application requirements:
- Visit the Australian Medical Council for information about AMC workplace-based assessments, including accredited providers.
How we support our IMGs
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IMG support in Qld
Queensland Health is dedicated to improving the transition of IMGs into our healthcare system, both locally and organizationally, and contributing to national reforms for a better experience for IMGs moving to Australia.
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About IMGs in Australia
Removing unnecessary barriers to commencing work and ensuring appropriate support for internationally qualified health professionals, including IMGs, is a priority on Australia’s reform agenda. Queensland is an active stakeholder in the progression of this national work.