Frequently Asked Questions

Doctor Path Australia is a specialist recruitment service for doctors working in Australia. We connect doctors with job opportunities — including many that are never publicly advertised — based on their specialty, career goals, and location preferences. We handle the search, matching, and negotiation process so you can focus on your clinical work.

Our service is for doctors who are already practising in Australia and are looking for a new role or considering a change. Whether you are a GP, psychiatrist, emergency physician, registrar, or consultant, we can help you explore what is available and find a position that better suits your professional and personal goals.

We are not a job board. Many of the opportunities we work with are confidential or unadvertised, which means they are not publicly listed. Instead of browsing listings, you speak directly with our team and we present you with roles that match your specific criteria. This approach gives you access to opportunities that are not available through conventional channels.

Getting started is straightforward. You can fill out our registration form or contact us directly by email. A member of our recruitment team will arrange a confidential conversation to learn about your background, preferences, and goals. There is no obligation to proceed after this initial discussion.

No. Our service is completely free for doctors. Recruitment fees are paid by the employers who engage us to find qualified candidates. You will never be charged for using Doctor Path Australia, regardless of whether you accept a role through us.

We work across a range of medical specialties, with particular strength in general practice, psychiatry, and emergency medicine. We also support registrars and consultants across various disciplines. If your specialty is not listed on our website, get in touch — we may still be able to help or point you in the right direction.

Yes. We assist doctors seeking both permanent and locum positions. If you are interested in locum work — whether short-term, long-term, or as a supplement to a permanent role — our team can match you with suitable opportunities. We can also help if you are unsure whether locum or permanent work is the better fit for your situation.

We take time to understand your specialty, experience, preferred locations, desired working conditions, and career goals. Using this information, we search our network of employers and current vacancies to identify roles that genuinely align with what you are looking for. We only present opportunities that meet your criteria — we do not send bulk listings.

Absolutely. Confidentiality is central to how we work. We will never share your details with an employer or any third party without your explicit permission. Your current employer will not be contacted, and your job search remains entirely private throughout the process.

We cover opportunities across all Australian states and territories, including metropolitan, regional, and rural areas. Whether you are looking to stay in a major city like Sydney, Melbourne, or Brisbane, or you are open to regional and rural positions, we can help you find roles in your preferred location.

Timelines vary depending on your specialty, location preferences, and the type of role you are seeking. Some doctors receive suitable matches within days, while others may take several weeks if they have very specific requirements. We work at your pace and will keep you informed throughout the process.

That is completely fine. Many doctors come to us knowing they want a change but without a clear picture of what that looks like. Our initial conversation is designed to help you clarify your priorities and explore the options available to you. There is no pressure to commit to a direction straight away — we are happy to guide you through the process at your own pace.