It’s been a long time coming – 83 years since first attempts to link the UK and Australia to be exact – but at long last Qantas opened the first-ever non-stop passenger flight between the two countries last month. The journey lasts nearly 17 hours and covers a staggering 14,498 km, according to Qantas, and should mark an economic kick for the City of Light and Western Australian (WA) at large.

WA Chamber of Commerce and Industry chief executive Deidre Willmott said about the new flight, ”there is absolutely no downside to this deal. It opens Perth up as an international hub and will be a lift to our whole economy”.

This direct link between the UK and Australia also marks a huge leap for British GPs trying to find their dream medical job Down Under. It will now be easier than ever for doctors to explore the Australian medical market and find a role in WA that offers both career fulfilment and an excellent work-life balance.

Why is this link a game changer for UK doctors?

Australia has always been an appealing overseas destination for UK workers looking for a medical challenge overseas. HSBC’s Global Expat Explorer Report shows 11 per cent of all British expats choose Australia as their relocation destination.

More British doctors than ever are trading jobs in the NHS for the chance to work in Australia. 

However, lengthy travel times have often been off-putting for British GPs considering a move overseas. Now, the Qantas London-Perth direct flight has brought the two countries closer together than ever. Coupled with the Australian government’s recent decision to keep doctors on the Skills Occupation Visa list, this proves a real game changer for doctors who want to test themselves with a medical career move to Australia.

The appeal of a doctor job and life in Perth

WA offers numerous opportunities for UK doctors who want to blend a fulfilling GP role with a better quality of life:

• The WA Department of Health has over 43,000 employees working in the public sector and is continuing to expand as the state grows, with thousands of other opportunities in private medical centres and clinics.
• Reiwa and Housing NSW statistics show the median rent for a Perth property is $250 less per week than a Sydney equivalent.
• Australian Bureaua of Statistics show pay packets in Perth to be the second-most generous nationwide.



On top of these stats, Perth and WA boast some of Australia’s most beautiful beaches and other natural surrounds, making it a true paradise for the outdoorsy. The city is also home to some of the country’s finest restaurants and retail destinations, while still retaining a friendly atmosphere not to be found in some of Australia’s bigger cities.

Beautiful Perth offers the chance for an excellent work-life balance.

Finding the right recruitment service to seal your Perth move

Convinced? This new Qantas flight opens all kinds of doors for doctors UK-wide to consider a move to WA. But relocating to Australia requires thorough planning into securing a visa, filling out paperwork and finding the right doctor job – a task that can take many infuriating months.

With the help of quality medical recruitment, all you will need to worry about is what movies you will watch on your direct flight. Your Doctor Jobs boasts a team of experienced recruiters with intimate knowledge of the national medical sector. This means we can find you the perfect permanent GP role in Perth, or a locum doctor job that sees WA as your springboard to working anywhere nationwide.

Whatever you are after, our honest and open approach to recruitment is the perfect way to punch that ticket to Perth! For more information on making your Australian move a reality, contact the Your Doctor Jobs team today by clicking below.