Allied Health Jobs — Australia
Are you an Allied Health professional wishing to gain international experience? Ever thought about working and travelling 'down under' in Australia?
Travel — Allied Health Jobs Galore!
If you answered ‘yes’ to either of these questions then you've come to the right place! Working in Australia as an Allied Health professional will enable you to broaden your personal and professional horizons by providing you with great overseas experience in one of the world's best healthcare systems.
If you are still overseas it is a good idea to apply to Recruitment Agencies and Jobs up to a year before you arrive. This will help to determine which City and State has the best opportunities and assistance may be offered with professional Registration and your Visa.
Travel jobs for allied health professionals are and excellent way to get started in Australia.
Allied Health jobs in Australia — opportunities galore!
Allied Health professionals from overseas who wish to work in Australia now have a wide range of options open to them — whether they desire permanent, temporary or locum work, in either rural or metropolitan areas.
There are over 90 000 Allied Health professionals currently employed in a diverse range of jobs across Australia. These professionals, who provide a critical role in the deliverance of Australia's high quality healthcare, include:
Note on timeframes for professionals: Register with agencies up to two years before you arrive. Apply to specific job postings no earlier than one month before you arrive
Locations of Allied Health jobs in Australia
In a country as enormous and geographically diverse as Australia, there are endless opportunities to find Allied Health jobs in both rural and metropolitan areas. While for certain professionals, like Pharmacists, there are loads of jobs in rural and remote areas of Australia, for other professionals it is the major cities that are experiencing shortages.
In Australia, responsibility for delivering healthcare services is shared between the Federal Government, and the eight different State and Territory governments. For this reason, the availability of Allied Health jobs in Australia sometimes varies between different State and Territory jurisdictions.
In Queensland and Victoria there are plenty Allied Health jobs in both the State capitals — Brisbane and Melbourne respectively — and in rural areas. In New South Wales, South Australia and the Northern Territory, however, the major pull for Allied Health job seekers is currently coming from rural and remote areas. In particular, there is an extremely high demand for Hospital Pharmacists in non-metropolitan hospitals.
Types of Allied Health jobs in Australia
Depending on what type of visa you hold, there are lots of opportunities for Allied Health professionals to find permanent, temporary or locum work in Australia. See the visas section below for more information.
Once visa requirements have been fulfilled, Allied Health professionals can then decide whether they would like to work in the public or private health sectors. Browse current job vacancies now!
Visa requirements for Allied Health professionals looking for jobs in Australia
There are a few different categories of visa for which Allied Health professionals seeking jobs in Australia can apply. This may depend on your country of citizenship, or where you gained your professional qualifications.
If you come to Australia on a Working Holiday Visa or a Work and Holiday Visa you will only be able to engage in temporary work for up to six months with the same employer. If, however, you qualify for an Employer-sponsored Work Visa or a Temporary Business Visa, you may be able to find a permanent job in Australia as an Allied Health professional for up to four years.
See the visas section of the Jobaroo website for further information on visa requirements and how to apply.
Will my Allied Health qualifications be recognised in Australia?
Before you start looking for an Allied Health job, it is necessary to ensure that your qualifications will be recognised in Australia. Generally speaking, to work as an Allied Health professional in Australia you are required to have obtained a tertiary-level degree, diploma or certificate, issued by a recognised educational institution.
It is also important to note that qualifications and experience gained in certain countries and regions — such as the UK, Western Europe, New Zealand, South Africa and North America — are often preferred over others.
In addition to having your qualifications formally recognised, there are some other important considerations that may affect your eligibility to work as an Allied Health professional in Australia. These include: being proficient in English; having one year's experience in your professional field (preferably in the UK, Western Europe, New Zealand, South Africa or North America); and not holding any current or past disciplinary actions by a professional registration body, or any criminal convictions.
Will I need to register as an Allied Health professional before working in Australia?
For most Allied Health professions, you will need to register with the relevant regulatory body in your field before being legally entitled to work. This process can be lengthy (sometimes requiring up to 18 months), so it is worthwhile to look into this well before you travel to Australia.
In Australia, the national peak body for Allied Health professionals is Allied Health Professions Australia (AHPA). For information on how to contact the regulatory body for your specific Allied Health professional visit the AHPA website.
Allied Health jobs in high demand in Australia
While there are many jobs available for all types of Allied Health professionals in Australia, some specific professions are currently in very high demand.
For example, if you are an Occupational Therapist, Pharmacist, Physiotherapist or Sonographer — with formal qualifications that are recognised in Australia — there has never been a better time to apply for an Australian working visa. Browse the latest jobs for these Allied Health professions and more now.
Jobs for other Allied Health professionals in Australia
Although the demand for Occupational Therapists, Pharmacists, Physiotherapists and Radiographers is currently very high, other Allied Health job seekers should investigate their options to work in Australia. With the dynamic and ever-evolving nature of healthcare in Australia, there are always exciting new Allied Health jobs and opportunities for sponsorship arising.
For the most up-to-date information on current skills shortages in Australia, Allied Health professionals should visit the Professionals and other Skilled Migrants page on the Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship website.
Exciting jobs for Hospital Pharmacists in rural and remote regions of Australia!
Ever wondered what it would be like to work in a small community environment, hundreds of miles — and possibly even across a desert — from the nearest capital city? Ever considered working in an outback hospital in one of Australia's large rural centres? If you are an Allied Health professional looking for a refreshing country change, then why not start your job hunt here!
Opportunities to work in Allied Health jobs in rural and remote areas of Australia abound. This is particularly true for Hospital Pharmacists, as Australia is currently experiencing a critical shortage in these skills outside of major metropolitan areas. Browse job vacancies for Hospital Pharmacists now!
Useful links for Allied Health Professionals seeking jobs in Australia
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