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Frequently Asked Questions for Employees

Clear answers for doctors, nurses, registrars, IMGs and healthcare professionals using Med Jobs Australia to find compliant roles, transparent billing structures, pathway support, locum blocks and flexible medical work.

FSP / PEP / MDRAP

Pathway-aware search

DPA + MMM

Regional filters

Permanent + Locum

Role types

Role Types, Pathways & Locations

Straight answers for healthcare professionals

Q: Can I specify if a GP role is open to non-VR doctors or those on a specific training pathway?

A: Yes. Because the Australian training landscape is complex, listings can explicitly tag whether a role is for a Vocationally Registered specialist or whether it supports doctors on independent pathways such as PEP, MDRAP or FSP. This helps registrars and IMGs understand fit before applying.

Q: How does the platform handle DPA and MMM ratings?

A: For regional and rural clinics, DPA status and MMM rating can be major hiring leverage. Location filters tag practices with their current regulatory classifications so doctors searching for DPA-friendly roles can find relevant clinics quickly.

Q: Can we use the platform to hire temporary locums, or is it only for permanent placements?

A: The platform supports permanent, part-time and locum or casual placements. Locum listings can show exact block dates, on-call expectations, travel support and accommodation subsidies so travelling clinicians can assess the opportunity fast.

Privacy, Credentials & Workplace Security

Straight answers for healthcare professionals

Q: How do we verify that an applicant actually holds valid AHPRA registration?

A: Advanced screening questions require candidates to declare registration status and provide their AHPRA number, but final clinical due diligence stays with the employer. Candidate profiles include a direct path to verify registration details, restrictions or conditions.

Q: Who can see the notes our hiring team writes about a candidate?

A: Internal feedback is secure. Notes, interview scorecards and reference summaries added under a clinic account are visible only to designated hiring team users. Candidates do not see internal hiring discussions or dashboard logs.

Q: What happens if a candidate ghosts an interview scheduled through the platform?

A: If a practitioner misses a phone screen or integrated video interview, the employer can mark the profile as No Show, trigger an automated follow-up and decide whether to reschedule or archive the applicant.

Candidate Search, Pathway Support & Locums

Straight answers for healthcare professionals

Q: Can I look for jobs that specifically offer pathway support for non-VR doctors or IMGs?

A: Absolutely. Use the Training Pathway Support tag to find practices set up to provide supervision modules and clinical oversight for FSP, MDRAP, PEP and other pathway requirements.

Q: How can I tell if a regional practice qualifies for my Section 19AB moratorium or DPA requirements?

A: Regional and rural ads are required to show Modified Monash Model and Distribution Priority Area details up front, so you can check whether a role fits your Medicare provider number requirements before applying.

Q: Can I apply for short-term locum blocks if I already hold a permanent role elsewhere?

A: Yes. Many doctors and nurses use the platform to pick up weekend shifts or holiday blocks. You can filter for locum roles, sort by dates and review hourly or day rates, travel support and accommodation inclusions.

Billing Splits, Contracts & Secure Profiles

Straight answers for healthcare professionals

Q: How do billing splits work, and will the practice see my current earnings?

A: Percentage-of-billings roles usually list a split such as 65% or 70% gross billings, often with an initial hourly guarantee. Your personal financial history and previous billing volumes remain private; employers only see the experience, skills and qualifications you choose to share.

Q: Can I set up a profile anonymously if I do not want my current practice principal knowing I am looking?

A: Yes. Confidential Sourcing hides your name, current workplace and contact details from the searchable database. Practices see your qualifications, special interests and general location until you choose to reveal your identity.

Q: Does Med Jobs Australia assist with AHPRA credentialing or visa processing once I find a job?

A: Med Jobs Australia connects candidates with employers, but it does not act as a migration or medical board agent. Once an offer is signed, the employer guides credentialing, background checks and AHPRA verification steps directly.

Q: I am an International Medical Graduate. Can I find practices willing to sponsor my visa?

A: Yes. Use the Visa Sponsorship Available tag when building your profile or filtering roles. Many regional clinics and public hospitals actively sponsor qualified overseas doctors under pathways such as Subclass 482 or 494 visas.

Q: How do I filter for jobs that offer fellowship preparation or registrar mentoring?

A: Filter for Fellowship Pathway Support or Registrar Mentorship Program to find clinics with on-site supervisors, case-review modules and study leave allocations for FRACGP or FACRRM preparation.

Q: Can I look for roles that split time between in-clinic sessions and telehealth?

A: Yes. Hybrid arrangements are increasingly common. Use Roster Type filters to find roles offering dedicated telehealth sessions from home alongside face-to-face consulting blocks.

Leave, Relocation & Onboarding

Straight answers for healthcare professionals

Q: What does “Hire for Day One, Train for Day 90” mean for me as a candidate?

A: It means partner practices do not expect you to know every internal workflow on day one. You can expect structured onboarding across billing policies, systems training, practice protocols and clinical workflows.

Q: Are relocation allowances and regional grants paid directly to me or through the clinic?

A: It depends on the incentive. Practice-backed relocation allowances are usually handled through your employment contract, while government-backed incentives such as Workforce Incentive Program streams depend on MMM location, eligible billings and provider portal processes.

Q: What happens if a practice changes the billing split or guaranteed hourly rate after I apply?

A: Financial transparency is a platform standard. If terms discussed during the listing or phone screen change before contract signing, you can flag the listing to the support team for review.

Moratoriums, Provider Numbers & Fellowship Logistics

Straight answers for healthcare professionals

Q: How does the platform handle the 10-year moratorium if I am an OTD or IMG?

A: Candidate profiles can record current moratorium status. The system then highlights clinics with active DPA status or relevant exemptions so you avoid applying for roles where you cannot obtain a Medicare provider number.

Q: I have just achieved Fellowship. Can I use the platform to transition to an unrestricted metropolitan role?

A: Yes. Update your profile status from Registrar or Training Pathway to VR General Practitioner to access high-billing metro clinics seeking unrestricted fellowship-holding specialists.

Q: Can I apply before receiving my Medicare Provider Number for that specific location?

A: Yes. Practices understand that location-specific provider numbers take time through Services Australia. You can apply, interview and sign, then work with the onboarding clinic to lodge paperwork before your first roster session.

AHPRA Conditions, Supervision & Locum Payouts

Straight answers for healthcare professionals

Q: I have specific conditions or oversight requirements on my AHPRA registration. Can I still apply?

A: Yes. Your profile can show whether you hold General, Specialist or Limited registration and whether you require Level 1, 2 or 3 supervision. Accredited training clinics with on-site supervisors can assess whether they can support your requirements.

Q: How fast do clinics pay out for short-term locum blocks?

A: Payment timing varies, but locum job templates require employers to state terms up front. You can see whether a clinic pays weekly, fortnightly or within a set number of days after invoice or day-sheet submission.

Q: Can I use the platform to find non-clinical medical roles?

A: Yes. Beyond clinical rosters, you can filter for medical education, clinical advisory, health administration and telehealth-only consulting opportunities.

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