Sponsor Eligibility

To be eligible for approval as a temporary resident sponsor you must:

• be a lawfully established and actively operating organisation in Australia
• be willing and able to comply with sponsorship undertakings
• have a satisfactory record of compliance with immigration laws of Australia.

Who can be a sponsor?

The following organisations may apply to sponsor overseas doctors:

• direct employers from the health industry
• state or territory health authorities
• deputising services and locum agencies
• community bodies such as local councils, government health organisations and medical centres in regional areas.

Supporting documentation

To be approved as a sponsor of an overseas doctor, you must provide a letter confirming:

• the position you want to fill is full-time
• the salary for the position meets current Australian market rates and employment conditions
• the qualifications and essential skills required for the position.