International health professional applicants
The success of WA health depends on our workers and we welcome diversity and wealth of experience that overseas professionals bring to our health services.
Job vacancies across WA Health are advertised on the WA Health Jobs Board.
Before applying for jobs in the WA health system
- ensure professional registration (if applicable) is current and valid in Australia
- ensure evidence of appropriate residency and immigration approvals to work in Australia
- provide evidence of being fully vaccinated for COVID-19 with a TGA approved vaccine (external site)
- read the application guidelines carefully to ensure you meet the employment criteria and will be able to provide all the required information.
Getting to Western Australia
Financial incentives
We are progressing initiatives to support international recruitment and expedite employment for critical workforce shortages. Initiatives include travel exemptions and financial incentives of up to $8,000 to cover flight and quarantine costs.
Visa sponsorship opportunities may also be available for specific vacancies and should be discussed with the recruiting health service provider.
Travel exemptions
While Western Australia has border arrangements in place for people entering from overseas, successful applicants are considered an essential service and will be permitted entry. View information on WA’s entry requirements (external site).
Western Australians seeking to return home from outside Australia for employment will be eligible for these financial incentives and travel exemptions.
Find out about requirements to practise
Last reviewed: 19-11-2021