Doctor Connect

Doctor Connect provides Permanent Recruitment for general practitioners across Australia, connecting GPs with medical practices from its Perth headquarters with over 10 years’ experience.

• Over 10 years connecting doctors with practices (director since 2014), with 1,000+ job openings placed since 2022 and five-star client reviews.
• Serves newly-Fellowed Australian-trained GPs, RACGP PEP Specialist Pathway candidates, ACRRM Specialist Pathway candidates, RVTS participants, and International Medical Graduates with tailored career guidance.
• Operates across metro, regional and remote locations nationwide, assisting GPs to understand lifestyle fit, family needs, and earning potential for each practice match.
• Team includes Director Dave Bell (recruiting since 2014), Principal Consultant Andrea Douglas (25+ years healthcare including practice management), and registration specialists in AHPRA and RACGP pathways.

Best for: Medical practices seeking permanent GP recruitment with candidate screening and onboarding support, or GPs seeking permanent roles with tailored guidance on location, lifestyle and career fit.

Doctor Connect supports general practitioners through Visa and Work Permit Applications, specializing in pathways for International Medical Graduates seeking to establish careers in Australia.

• Guides doctors through 482 Skills in Demand Temporary Skill Shortage visa (medium-term 2-4 years) and 186DE Permanent Residency pathways, both requiring sponsorship from Australian medical practices.
• Specializes in Distribution Priority Area (DPA) placements for Substantially Comparable qualifications and MM2+/MM3+ regional locations for Partially Comparable qualifications, with potential visa moratorium reductions of 6, 5 or 4 years in shortage areas.
• Supports RACGP PEP Specialist Pathway and Expedited Pathway for doctors from UK, Ireland and New Zealand with established comparative qualifications, including registration assistance with AHPRA and RACGP.

Best for: International Medical Graduates and overseas-qualified doctors seeking tailored guidance through visa requirements, regulatory registration and relocation to practice in Australia.