New Chapter Awaits: Neurologist Opportunity in Dubbo, New South Wales
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Posted: 02/09/2025
- £126,701 - £171,177
- Australia, New South Wales
- Permanent
Ready for a fresh start — more sunshine, more space, more time — all while building a meaningful specialist career?
We’re seeking a Staff Specialist Neurologist to join a leading regional health service in New South Wales. This is more than a role; it’s a chance to combine modern medicine with the slower rhythms of country living.
The Role
- Position: Staff Specialist – Neurologist
- Location: Dubbo, Western NSW
- Type: Permanent, full-time
Consultant Pay
Salaries vary by state. For example, in New South Wales:
- Minimum Consultant Salary: $262,376 AUD (£126,701)
- Maximum Consultant Salary: $354,479 AUD (£171,177)
Additional income may be available in private practice.
You’ll deliver comprehensive neurological care, provide leadership, and train future clinicians — all while making a tangible difference to rural communities.
Why NSW?
- A city with open skies and open spaces
- Flexible hours and wellbeing programs
- Strong commitment to professional growth and career progression
- Modern redeveloped facilities
- Work where your expertise is truly needed — and deeply valued
What Overseas Doctors Need
If you’re UK-trained or FRCR/FRACP-equivalent, Australia is very accessible. To work as a consultant here, you will need:
- Specialist Recognition (SIMG Assessment) – assessed by the relevant college (RACP for neurology).
- AHPRA Registration – the national licence to practise medicine in Australia.
- English Test (OET/IELTS) – unless exempt.
- Visa – typically a Subclass 482 Skilled Worker visa.
Typical Costs (approx. £8,000):
- EPIC & AMC credentialing
- SIMG Assessment (~£5–6k)
- OET (~£300)
- AHPRA registration (~£1,250)
- Visa (~£780)
What’s Often Covered for You
- Visa costs (Subclass 482): usually covered
- Relocation assistance: flights, temporary housing, and shipping allowances are often provided
- Registration/assessment fees: may be partially reimbursed, especially in regional roles
- OET/credentialing: usually self-funded
Referral Bonus
Know someone perfect for this role? We’re offering a referral fee for successful introductions. If your colleague is appointed, you’ll be rewarded.
🌿 This is more than a job. It’s a lifestyle — meaningful medicine, open horizons, and a new chapter waiting in New South Wales.
Nicola Humroy
Director