FAQs for GP Employers

Please note that it is the employer’s choice whether or not they hire a particular candidate. We conduct checks as outlined above, but we cannot guarantee that the candidate has been truthful and honest during the entire recruitment process.

Due to the Privacy Act there are limitations to the checks we can complete with and without the candidate’s permission. It is the responsibility of the employer to ensure that candidates are suitable for a position.

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As a medical recruitment agency does Alecto Australia charge any fees at the beginning of the recruitment process?

No: medical recruitment fees are only charged once a suitable candidate has been found. Once the candidate accepts the job and signs a contract, 50% of the recruitment fee is due. The remaining 50% is due on the day they start working for you. However this is only one of our fee arrangements, talk to us about different options. This is an important feature of our service as we are committed to an approach which allows the candidate to choose the position that is matched to his/her preferences. We believe that this will help to improve retention of GPs.

What is included in the recruitment cost?

The recruitment fee covers advertising, sourcing and speaking to candidates. For overseas GPs, it also includes assisting them through the entire registration process of becoming a GP in Australia.

How long does it take to place a GP in my clinic?

It depends on the location, clinic and your offer but the recruitment process can sometimes take 6-12 months due to the shortage and demand for GPs around Australia.

Can Alecto assist with registration support for GPs I have recruited myself?

Yes, our experienced Registration Manager can assist your GP with the registration process even if we have not recruited them for you. If you would like to know more, please contact Megan at [email protected]

Can Alecto Australia Medical Recruitment help with visas and immigration?

Yes, we have an experienced registered migration agent who can assist. You can choose to use them for part or all of the immigration process. The cost of using this agent is in addition to any recruitment fees paid.

What checks do you have in place to verify a candidate’s qualifications and experience?

Prior to you offering a candidate a job we:

  • Request two professional referees from the candidate and contact both of them to verify details about the candidate
  • Contact previous employers to verify employment history
  • Confirm any medical registration they claim to have at present or in the past
  • Request copies of relevant qualifications and notify candidates that these will need to be sighted prior to entering into an employment contract
  • Conduct further electronic searches to ensure that there is nothing in their history that we may have missed.

We can provide you with a summary of the checks we have conducted for your records.

Does Alecto Australia do international medical recruitment?

Yes! We have a particular focus on international medical recruitment, including VR GPs from the UK, Ireland and New Zealand. We do, of course, also recruit local VR GPs.

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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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“Had a very satisfactory experience working with Alecto. Martina and Louise were experienced and were helpful every step along the way.”

Dr Dominic KwongVictoria

“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