GP Recruitment

Alecto services for employers

  • Looking for a GP to fill a vacancy in your practice?
  • Struggling to find good GPs who want to live and work in your area?
  • Finding the GP recruitment process  is consuming time you just don’t have?
  • Or perhaps you want to attract a GP from overseas, but find are baffled by the Distribution Priority Areas classification,   DWS, 19AB, 19AA and all the technicalities?

If this sounds like you, then talk to Alecto today. As a specialist medical recruitment agency focussed exclusively on GP practices, we understand medical workforce issues intimately, and can take the pain out of recruiting a great GP for your practice. We currently have dozens of FRACGP, vocationally registered GPs from Australia and overseas available for recruitment to GP positions right around the country.

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How to find a GP in Australia?

The key to GP recruitment is to plan ahead. With Alecto, that can be as simple as calling us, giving us a few details about the position you need to fill, and then letting us do the heavy lifting. We’ll work with you to develop a ‘pipeline’ of GPs to fulfil your needs – keeping in mind the limitations of government regulations and the supply of qualified GPs.

If you’re recruiting from overseas, we can provide strategies for dealing with the District of Workforce Shortage (DWS) and 19AB/19AA exemptions generally. And our experience in medical recruitment means that we know our way through all the accreditation obstacles you’re likely to encounter. Our consultants liaise with the regulatory authorities to ensure that we can brief both employers and candidates on the progress of their applications.

We brief our candidates on the kind of community they will be serving and living in, so you can be sure the GP you recruit will be a good fit. And we assist them with resettlement, so your new GP can get straight down to work, undistracted by issues like housing or schools. And just in case one of our GP’s doesn’t work out to be a perfect fit, we offer a money-back guarantee.

PLEASE NOTE:

  • We carefully review the paperwork that a practice provides us when they have a replacement exemption, and while it is unlikely that there will be issues with any jobs listed below, we are unable to guarantee Medicare will approve the exemption.
  • These jobs can be filled quickly (sometimes by the practice themselves or another recruiter). We regularly update information about the availability of these roles, however at times clients are slow to notify us when roles have been filled – so we aren’t able to guarantee the availability of any of the DPA exemptions below.
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How to Get the Most from Working with Your GP Recruitment Agency

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Work with no more than two GP recruitment agencies at a time. This will save you a lot of stress and effort in the long run. GPs will often contact more than one agency at a time, so you can easily receive the same CV from multiple agencies (which can lead to duplication and false starts).
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Ideally, work exclusively with one agency once you are confident in their abilities. Agencies are paid on success: the more agencies involved, the lower the incentive for each agency to invest time, work and money in recruitment. In contrast, when an agency operates exclusively, there is a high incentive to provide excellent service because efforts will be rewarded.
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If you get a CV from different agencies that appears to be for the same person, contact the agency immediately to confirm the full name of the candidate. If there is a double up, it is important that both agencies are notified immediately.
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Keep in contact with your designated consultant. Let them know if you have filled the vacancy through other means.
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Be clear about the employment terms you are offering to your next GP. What percentage of billings will you offer? Will you offer a minimum guarantee?
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As a general rule, if you have an open relationship with your consultant, things will run very smoothly.
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When discussing a job with a GP, you will find it best to be discrete about the recruitment fee. While it is a genuine cost to your practice, talking about it will make the GP feel uncomfortable and they will usually choose to pursue other options afterwards (as we have seen happen many times before).
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If you need help drafting a letter of offer or a contract, let your consultant know—they will probably be able to help.

Contact us today

Don’t let GP recruitment get you down. Call or contact us today. We will listen to your needs and requests and start looking for suitable candidates straight away.

To list your vacancy complete the form below or call us on 1800 604 332. Please note by listing your vacancy with us, you are agreeing to our medical recruitment terms and conditions. Please contact us for a copy of these terms and conditions.

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At Alecto Australia, we are committed to finding GP jobs that suit your individual preferences and needs. Because we specialise in sourcing the best GP jobs for the best GPs, we have access to the largest number of permanent GP jobs in Australia.

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“I had an excellent experience working with Alecto. From the very beginning, their team was professional, attentive, and genuinely invested in finding the right opportunities for me. They consistently presented roles that were a great match. Communication was clear, timely, and they provided valuable support throughout the entire process.”

Dr SudarshaniVictoria

“Very helpful during the full process, very quick to reply to emails with any queries. Very happy working with Alecto, great support from the start right up until starting work in Australia.”

Áine O'MearaMelbourne

“All recruitment staff I came into contact with at Alecto were incredibly helpful, they understood my needs, were courteous, responsive, reliable and professional to deal with. I was very impressed.”

Lisa ChangMelbourne

“Very knowledgeable and helpful throughout the relocation process. Responsive and no questions left unanswered. Incredibly supportive and proactive in checking how I was getting on which made to whole move a lot less daunting. 100% would recommend!”

Dr Nynke

“Martina and all the team at Alecto were the key to my professional move to Australia. Martina put a great deal of effort into; finding me the right clinic, helping with all of the required registration paperwork and sharing invaluable advice on life in Australia. Thanks to Martina & Alecto, my family and I are as happy as we have ever been. Thank you Martina and Alecto!!”

Dr Hilma

“A fantastic team who is responsive and helpful. They provided practical advice and set up interviews to find the best fit for me. I really appreciate that the team went out of their way to arrange the academic exemption for me as well.”

Dr Namrata

“I have found Martina and Alecto to be nothing short of thoroughly professional. They have both a breadth and depth of General Practice industry knowledge that we have found invaluable across many years.”

Bev Kennedy

“I have been working with Alecto for close to 10 years and they have been a cut above others with a clear level of professionalism and understanding of the requirements of the business. The team at Alecto keeps up to date with changes in the field and I have trusted them with delivering not just what is best for my clinics, but also for the doctors. Their standards have been exceptional at ensuring that myself as a practice owner maintain my standards so that they can deliver what is best for their doctors.”

A practice in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne

“I can’t fault Alecto from start to finish. They got in touch promptly, quickly provided a great selection and were really well informed about the options. Everyone I interacted with was knowledgeable and efficient, and they were able to hurry things along for me when needed. They made what could have been a difficult time very easy. Three times I have contacted Alecto and each time they’ve quickly found the right position for me. I won’t hesitate to contact them again in the future.”

Dr CalderbankPerth, Western Australia

“We have had an outstanding experience with Alecto. They have consistently provided us with highly skilled and professional GPs who have seamlessly integrated into our practice. The recruitment process was smooth, and their team has always been responsive and supportive, ensuring our needs are met promptly. Thanks to their excellent service, we have been able to maintain a high standard of care for our patients. Highly recommend Alecto for anyone looking for top-notch medical professionals!”

Bremer Medical CentreIpswich, Queensland

“We have used Alecto for our GP recruitment partner for over 14 years. They have exceptional GP candidates. We have successfully recruited both locally and OS trained GPs. Guiding us through all stages of the OS trained GP pathways has been invaluable and differentiate Alecto in the GP recruitment market.”

Jodie WillettQueensland

“Martina and the team at Alecto have always made the recruitment of GP’s easy and we have had a long standing relationship. Over 10 years, Alecto has helped us grow our clinics with quality doctors from both overseas and locally. Truly a remarkable company with the highest of standards always front and centre without compromise. Every little detail is taken care of throughout the process. Thank you to the team at Alecto!”

Laura PatonMelbourne

“I have been dealing with Alecto for the past 15 years and they have recruited several doctors during this time and their standard and professionalism has never changed. The staff particularly Megan and Louise are knowledgeable, efficient and nothing is too much trouble for them. I highly recommend Alecto.”

Christine AlushMelbourne

“When I first spoke to Martina, the whole registration process seemed like an uphill battle. However, the whole team made it extremely easy for me. Their estimates were spot on and made it so easy to plan things out beforehand. Special shout out to Louise who was extremely approachable and was very prompt and accurate with her responses. I would highly recommend Alecto for anyone considering moving to Australia.”

Dr LakhanieMelbourne

“I found you genuine, kind & highly motivated & proactive. You did your best to understand what I wanted and came up with lots of options and suggestions tailored to my liking, which helped me pick exactly what I wanted. You were also crystal clear in defining what you can adv on & what you are not comfortable advising. You were good in foreseeing the events during the paperwork stages and helped me prepare for them. You were very prompt in replying to my queries. To put it in a nutshell I was convinced you would land my dream job the very 1st time I met you in Melbourne. Thanks for your kind help. I had a lovely experience with Alecto and was able to find the job of my dreams! Couldn’t have done it without them.”

Dr GopiQueensland

“I’m very happy that I initially contacted you to guide me through the whole process of finding and starting GP work in the Northern Territory, Australia. I experienced a very personal and informative service from everyone involved, and was guided through the process of registration step-by-step. This made the whole thing a lot less stressful and daunting. Prompt email responses, informative written material and even a welcome phone call on arrival were signs of a high class service. I would certainly recommend and use the company again. Many thanks.” I had a lovely experience with Alecto and was able to find the job of my dreams! Couldn’t have done it without them.”

Dr NirdushanDarwin

“Working with Monique and Martina in Australia, (UK GP applying from New Zealand) made the laborious and pedantic process of applying for GP Fellowship and Australian registration much easier than trying to do this alone. It was still a long process but the team helped every step of the way, and were happy to liaise with the AMC, RACGP or AHPRA when needed.They worked hard to secure a good GP position for me, and overall I highly recommend and thank them for all their help in the process of relocating to Australia as a GP.”

Dr UrsulaBrisbane

“I would strongly recommend Alecto to GPs and other relevant health professionals contemplating a move to Australia. After having contacted at least five different agencies dealing with GPs relocating from the UK to Australia, Alecto took the top spot in terms of understanding my requirements especially with the type of position my wife and I were looking for, the workings of the Australian Health Care, the paperwork involved, Immigration requirements, adjusting to the Aussie lifestyle, etc. Their consistent help throughout the 10-12 month period prior to the move is definitely worth mentioning. They helped us settle on arrival in Australia and made our relocation process a smooth transition, especially as we had no prior local contacts. Now in Australia for a year I could not have entrusted my relocation to a better team. I would give them a 10/10 and wish them immense success in the future.”

Dr DylanPerth

“We are currently in Brisbane working, living and enjoying the ‘dream’. This road, which involved a fair amount of paperwork and lots of questions about the different applications, i.e. AMC/RACGP/AHPRA, would not have been possible without your knowledge and experience. Martina, and particularly Lynn, were also invaluable in the whole process. To have all of you answer the numerous questions I had all the way through the application process, no matter how trivial, was incredibly helpful. Can’t recommend the service provided high enough. Thanks to all.”

Dr SivBrisbane

“I am very grateful to Alecto who helped me secure a GP position in Melbourne. I found their dealings very professional and it was a pleasure speaking to Martina who understood our needs perfectly and suited me with the right position. I would highly recommend Alecto and advise all prospective GPs who are looking for a GP position in Australia to contact Alecto first and speak to Martina its director.”

Dr SyedMelbourne

“Martina and her team made looking for a new job in Melbourne an insightful process. Martina teased out my career aims, offered me appropriate options then navigated me through the process. I am now settled in my new post and still have occasion contact from the Alecto team to check up on how it is all going. Thanks!”

Dr LauraVictoria

“I just wanted to thank you for finding me the perfect job. As I had already worked in WA I had a pretty good idea of where I wanted to be in Perth. However when I applied for an advertised job you went out of your way to find another position for me exactly where I wanted to live. I am now working the hours I want in a supportive practice, close to both my home and kids’ school. It has definitely been a good move.”

Dr PennyPerth

“I enjoyed the whole experience with Alecto, engaging with Martina, how it enabled me to recognise those things that I am already doing and encouraged me to continue exploring new workplace in Melbourne. The whole service is really client focused and full of hope and they will find their best way to fulfil my criteria. Thanks Martina and Alecto!”

Dr ShahVictoria