Global Medics is searching for experienced Psychiatrists that are looking to start their next chapter in Australia!

With positions nationwide, from Queensland to all the way down to Tasmania, there is something for everyone. Whether you want to be enjoying the humid climate of Queensland, the gorgeous beaches of New South Wales, or the stunning national parks of Tassie, we have a role that matches your lifestyle!

We currently have roles across multiple specialities, including Adult Inpatient, Adult community Mental health, Child and Adolescent, Treatment team, and more!! There is also plenty of roles offering visa sponsorship and relocation assistance. Global Medics will support you through the entire process including: job search, interview preparation, college assessment, AHPRA registration, and Visa application. If you are ready to enhance your career whilst exploring the beautiful country and all it has to offer, apply now, or get in touch at

Essential Selection Criteria:

• Coming from the UK -
• Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych) and a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), awarded under any RCPsych curriculum from August 2007 to date following satisfactory completion of a General Medical Council or Postgraduate Medical Education and Training Board approved specialty training program in psychiatry in the United Kingdom.
• Other Countries - Eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia and Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists or equivalent
• Demonstrated clinical skills and experience working with mental health problems in Adult Mental Health and / or CAMHS
• Demonstrated experience and ability to work effectively as part of multi-disciplinary team

The changes to the Exhibited Pathway for Psychiatrists now been realised. You can read more about it on our website - Psychiatrists have a new pathway to relocate from the United Kingdom - Blog - Global Medics APAC

Psychiatry:

• United Kingdom: Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych) and a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), awarded under any RCPsych curriculum from August 2007 to date following satisfactory completion of a General Medical Council or Postgraduate Medical Education and Training Board approved specialty training program in psychiatry in the United Kingdom.

Psychiatrists educated from other countries will still need to go through The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP)

What is the process to apply?

• Apply to the AMC for primary source verification (PSV) of your primary and specialist medical qualifications. The AMC use the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) verification services.
• Apply to the ECFMG to establish an EPIC/MyIntealth account for verification of your qualifications.
• Check that your qualification is on the Board's Expedited Specialist pathway: accepted qualifications list.
• Apply to the Medical Board for specialist registration.
• Submit a supervised practice plan including nominating a supervisor and details of an appropriate specialist position, that the Board will need to approve. This can be done when you apply for registration or after registration has been granted.
• If you want fellowship, contact the relevant specialist medical college to find out what the requirements are while on the Expedited Specialist pathway.