Why choose Queensland
International Medical Graduates (IMGs) in Queensland are a valued part of the healthcare workforce. We're committed to supporting their transition to practice, career progression and wellbeing at work. With over 13,500 medical officers employed across 106 public hospitals, we care for 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. We have to state of the art facilities and technologies, and training and mentoring from leading specialists.
We offer a competitive salary, generous benefits, a strong focus on work-life balance, and a collaborative, patient centred workplace. It's an ideal place to grow 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.
- We run a centrally managed recruitment campaign every year to recruit medical interns, resident medical officers (RMOs) and registrars for positions across Queensland.
- Our hospital and health services advertise senior doctor positions on Smartjobs.
Learn more about employment opportunities including links to application portals.
Employment conditions
We offer a competitive salary, generous leave and superannuation benefits, and a commitment to work-life balance. We're dedicated to supporting you at every stage of your career journey.
Visa requirements
If you're not an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen, you'll need a visa to work here. There are a range of permanent and temporary visa options for doctors, some which are employer-sponsored.
Registration in Queensland
You must be registered with the Medical Board of Australia (MBA) to work as a doctor in Queensland Health.
There are different ways to get your registration, and you’ll need to meet the MBA registration standards for your qualification.
Our hospital and health services (HHS) can help you with the registration process and support you while you work towards your general or specialist registration.
Workplace based training
If you’re following the MBA standard pathway you may be able to do your clinical assessment while working with us, instead of doing the AMC clinical examination.
Learn more about workplace based training for international medical graduates
More information
You can learn more about assessment and training pathways to get your registration on the following websites.
How we support our IMGs
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IMG support in Queensland
We support IMGs in our health system and we’re part of national reforms to create a better experience for IMGs moving to Australia.
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IMG orientation
Our online orientation training can help you get ready for work in Queensland's health system.
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Workplace based assessment for IMGs
You can get your general registration while you work with us if you’ve passed the AMC Part 1 Examination.
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About IMGs in Australia
It’s Australia’s priority to provide the right support and make it easier for internationally qualified health professionals to start work.