Nurses & Allied Health → Australia
Thinking about taking your healthcare career to Australia? Explore nursing, midwifery and allied health opportunities, registration, visas and the practical steps involved in making the move.
Choose your professional pathway.
Nursing, midwifery and allied health professionals can follow different registration and recruitment pathways in Australia. Start with the area that best matches your profession.
Nursing & Midwifery
Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, Nurse Practitioners and Midwives. Explore opportunities across hospitals, general practice, aged care, community health and rural Australia.
Allied Health
Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, Speech Pathologists and more. Explore opportunities across rehabilitation, disability, community health, hospitals and private practice.
Understand your pathway
Registration and employment requirements vary by profession. We help you understand where to start and connect with suitable Australian opportunities.
Your pathway to working in Australia.
The exact process varies by profession, but these are the key areas to work through when planning your move.
Nurse / Midwife registration pathway
Before you can practise medicine in Australia, you'll need to meet the relevant AHPRA and Medical Board requirements.
RegistrationAllied Health registration and pathway
Start with your profession, qualification and current registration to understand which Australian requirements apply to you.
RegistrationFind the right opportunity
Consider the setting, location, working arrangements and career opportunities that fit your experience and goals.
View jobsUnderstand your visa options
Your right to work in Australia will depend on your circumstances, profession and employment arrangements.
VisasPlan your move
Accommodation, banking, tax, driving, healthcare, schools and other practical details all become part of the relocation process.
Moving guideSubmit your Expression of Interest.
Tell us about your background and what you are looking for in Australia.
Where could your Australian career take you?
Healthcare professionals work across Australia's major cities, regional centres, rural communities and remote areas.
The right location can offer a very different balance of professional opportunity, lifestyle and community.
Whether you're looking for a large healthcare network or a closer connection to a smaller community, it is worth considering location alongside the role.
Think about the whole opportunity
Career
Role, progression, professional development and scope of practice.
Location
City, regional, rural or remote — and what suits your life outside work.
Lifestyle
Housing, family, community, climate and the things you want to do beyond work.
Explore the practical guides.
Use these guides to understand the key parts of moving your healthcare career to Australia.
Nursing & Midwifery
Explore the Australian pathway for nurses, midwives and nurse practitioners.
Explore Nursing & MidwiferyAllied Health
Explore registration, assessment and career pathways for allied health professionals.
Explore Allied HealthNursing Registration
Understand AHPRA, the Medical Board and the registration pathway that may apply to you.
Read the guideAllied Health Registration
Understand Australian professional registration and the requirements that may apply to you.
Read the guideAustralian Visas
Explore visa considerations for healthcare professionals moving to Australia.
Read the guideWorking in Australian Healthcare
Understand Australian healthcare and what working life can look like.
Read the guideHealthcare Salaries
Explore the factors that can affect Australian healthcare salaries and employment packages.
Read the guideMoving to Australia
Practical advice on housing, banking, schools, driving and settling in.
Read the guideExplore your professional pathway.
Once you know whether you're pursuing nursing and midwifery or allied health, you can explore the registration, recruitment and relocation considerations that apply to your profession.
Each pathway has its own requirements, so start with the page that matches your professional background.
Two pathways. One destination.
Nursing & Midwifery
Explore registration, employment and relocation information for nurses, midwives and nurse practitioners.
Allied Health
Understand the different assessment and registration routes across Australian allied health professions.
Current Nursing & Allied Health Vacancies in Australia.
Explore current opportunities managed through DocHop.
General Practitioner, Doctor-Owned Start-Up Practice
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (NP), Doctor-Owned Start-Up Practice
No opportunities currently available.
Talk to DocHopFrequently asked questions.
Can nurses, midwives and allied health professionals move to Australia?
Yes. Australia has opportunities across many nursing, midwifery and allied health professions, but registration and employment requirements vary by profession.
Do nursing and allied health professionals follow the same registration process?
No. Different professions are overseen by different regulators and can have different qualification, registration, assessment and English language requirements.
Can I work while my registration is being assessed?
This depends on your profession, registration status and the requirements that apply to your circumstances. You should confirm the conditions of your registration before starting work.
Are there opportunities outside the major Australian cities?
Yes. Healthcare professionals work across metropolitan, regional, rural and remote Australia.
Can I move with my family?
Depending on your visa, your partner and eligible family members may be able to accompany you. Family arrangements are worth considering early in the process.
Ready to explore your professional pathway?
Tell us about your profession, experience and what you're looking for in Australia. We'll help you work out where to start.