Allied Health Employment Australia
Allied Health Employment is a joint South African and Australian company and as such we have offices and professional recruitment consulting teams in both countries. This allows us to offer you the most comprehensive service when looking to undertake employment in Australia.
Our firm specialises in the placement of Allied Health professionals into all Australian states. We have employment contracts with both public hospitals as well as private hospitals and medical clinics. Our existing client base in Australia is well over 10,000 hospitals and private practices which has been built up over the last 9 years.
The professions we cater to are
- Radiographers (Diagnostic)
- Sonographers
- Podiatrists
- Optometrists
- Physiotherapists
- Dieticians
- Occupational Therapists
- Speech and Language Therapists
Australia currently has a shortage of medical professionals, especially in the regional areas more so than the major cities. Like all countries, Australia has its own healthcare standard and registration requirements with state and national registration councils and credentialing bodies.
To work in Australia you MUST hold current registration in the Australian state that you wish to work. Each state in Australia has its own registration board however a national body is being introduced in 2010 for most professions. Please contact your Allied Health Employment recruitment consultant for more information on registration and how to apply.
You also need a valid Australian working visa in your South African passport or Australian or New Zealand passport. In most cases, we will need to find an employer to provide you with a visa. This is called workplace sponsorship please ask your recruitment consultant regarding this.
If you hold either a UK or Irish passport and are under the age of 31 then you are also eligible to apply directly for a one year working holiday visa!
Many applicants also are required to sit the IELTS (International English Language Test) to be eligible for both registration and a working visa. Even if English is your first language and you are fluent in it sometimes will not give you exemption. If you have any queries at all please contact your Allied Health Employment recruitment consultant.
Depending on your profession and the registration requirements at the Australian side, you may also be required to undertake both a written and or clinical examination in your field. Your Allied Health consultant will be able to guide you on the requirements.
For more details register with us today by completing the form on the right.
