International health professional applicants

Western Australia offers a rewarding lifestyle and flexible career opportunities where you can make a real difference in the community. WA Health is the state’s public health system covering an expansive 2.5 million square kilometres, the largest area in the world covered by a single health authority. Explore the exciting opportunities and benefits including flexible working arrangements, salary packaging, and prospects for career progression as part of our team.

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.

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Before applying for jobs in the WA health system

• Ensure professional registration (if applicable) is current and valid in Australia (external site).
• Ensure evidence of appropriate residency and immigration approvals to work in Australia.
• Read the application guidelines carefully to ensure you meet the employment criteria and will be able to provide all the required information.

Health careers in WA

Find out about requirements to practise

• Nursing and midwifery
• Allied health and health science
• Dentistry
• International medical graduates (IMGs)
• Information for international practitioners (external site)