General Practitioner (GP) | Relocate to Australia

Are you a GP interested in moving to Australia? Does your general practice still feel sustainable to you? Motivated to make a lifestyle change and swap the cold, wet UK weather for a warm Aussie beach climate? We are currently working with a large network of GP health centres across Australia that are actively seeking UK-trained Specialist GPs to join their teams under the expedited specialist pathway. Given the current doctor shortage in Australia, if you are considering a major lifestyle change in 2026, this is the perfect time to make the move.

About Us

DNA Healthcare is an Australian recruitment agency that connects healthcare professionals with roles in General Practice and other medical facilities across the country. We place doctors in a range of temporary and permanent positions, including acute care, aged care, and primary healthcare. We provide services such as candidate sourcing, compliance management, and logistical support, and we are known for building strong relationships with both doctors and health centres.

What We Offer

• Assistance with relocation to Australia
• Visa applications
• Guidance on the Specialist Expedited Pathway
• Negotiation of GP job offers and contracts
• Temporary accommodation in Australia + flights
• Education on the Australian medical market and government systems
• Provider number applications and Medicare process support
• Assistance with mandatory compliance documentation

GP Billing / Remuneration Model in Australia

GP billing in Australia is primarily through bulk billing, where the doctor bills Medicare directly and the patient pays nothing out-of-pocket, or private billing, where the patient pays a fee and receives a partial rebate from Medicare. Many practices use a mixed-billing model, combining these options depending on the patient and service. GPs have the flexibility to choose how to bill but must be transparent about costs. On average most GPs take home between $2000 - $2500 per day based off a 65-70% margin split with a guaranteed hourly rate for the first 3-6 months while you are settling into the practice.

Patient numbers

A general practitioner in Australia sees between 20 and 40 patients per day, though this can vary based on factors like practice size, location, and administrative demands. For example, larger clinics may see more patients, while suburban GPs might see fewer due to the nature of their practice.

Eligibility

You may be eligible if you hold the following:

• Membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners (MRCGP)
• Membership of the Irish College of General Practitioners (MICGP)
• Certificate of Satisfactory Completion of Specialist Training (CSCST) or Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT)
• MRCGP awarded from August 2007 onward
• CCT awarded by the GMC or the Postgraduate Medical Education and Training Board
• Confirmation of Specialist or GP training from the GMC

For more information or to apply, please email Andrew Whitelaw at and quote reference number: 14502.