What recruitment costs will employers/sponsors and overseas trained doctors incur?
The Department of Health and Ageing will meet the cost of recruitment fees associated with placing overseas trained doctors in eligible medical vacancies if employers/sponsors use a medical recruitment agency contracted by the Department. The Department will not meet other costs, such as: • visa application fees • medical registration fees • specialist recognition fees • travel expenses and • relocation expenses. Employers/sponsors may elect to meet some of these costs and should discuss this possibility with the doctor when negotiating the employment contract.