International Applicants
Doctors | Nurses & Midwives | Oral Health | Allied HealthDoctors
All doctors working in NSW must be registered with the NSW Medical Board. International Medical Graduates (IMG) are eligible for general registration if they have completed the Australian Medical Council examination and undertaken a period of supervised training.
IMGs who have not completed the AMC examination may be eligible for conditional registration. For more information refer to:
- Registration in NSW
- Pathways to registration flowchart
Rural Initiatives for International Medical Graduates
- Area of Need
- Rural Locum Relief Program
- Five-year Rural Incentives Scheme
Useful Links
information on assessment process for IMGs
registration information for IMGs
information on Medicare
information on temporary and permanent visa requirements
a comprehensive guide to registration, immigration and Medicare provider number requirements for General Practice in country NSW
Nurses & Midwives
To be eligible for employment as a nurse or midwife in NSW you must be registered with the Nurses and Midwives Board (NMB) NSW. The NMB will assess international nursing and midwifery qualifications for eligibility for registration in NSW.
For more information on application and registration refer to the international recruitment information available on the website of the
Oral Health
information about the assessment process
registration information
- Pathways to the registration of internationally trained dentists
For more information about assessment and recognition of overseas-trained dentists, email or phone 02 9391 9803.
Initiatives for International Applicants
NSW Health is offering a unique opportunity for up to ten overseas trained dentists resident in Australia who are enrolled with the Australian Dental Council, to pursue career opportunities within NSW Health. For more information refer to the Public Sector Workforce Program for Overseas Trained Dentists in NSW.
Allied Health
Requirements to practice in NSW depend upon your speciality and can include registration and/or eligibility for membership of your professional association.
Registration to practice in NSW is required for pharmacists, physiotherapists, podiatrists and psychologists, for more information see the websites of the relevant registration body:
For all other specialities, practice in NSW requires eligibility for membership of your professional association. For more information please see the:
Ambulance Service
The Ambulance Service of NSW is currently recruiting qualified paramedics from the United Kingdom to join the emergency health care team.
Extra support and assistance may be provided for successful international applicants including:
- Up to two weeks temporary accommodation and car hire on arrival in Sydney
- Clinical mentoring conducted over 28 weeks
- Employee Support System
- Financial assistance for visa costs, visa applications and medical costs.For contact details and more information on application and registration for international applicants refer to the website of the
Ambulance Service of NSW.