With the release of the 2025–26 Australian Federal Budget, the Department of Health and Aged Care has published various factsheets detailing the health-related aspects of the budget, including Strengthening Medicare initiatives. Read more about the $662.6 million investment to strengthen Australia’s health workforce, key measures to grow GP training places, better salary and leave support for trainees, expanded medical education, and new nursing and midwifery scholarships.

Jobs and Skills Australia’s latest Occupation Shortage Report shows fill rates and total applicant numbers have increased. While employers are finding it easier to fill vacancies amid a cooling labour market, a growing suitability gap suggests finding the right candidate remains a challenge. We explore the Occupation Shortage List to see which health and medical roles are currently in shortage across different AU States and Territories.

The South Australian Government is expanding mental health services at Flinders Medical Centre, increasing the number of mental health inpatient beds and building a new 12-bed Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit. Their "For Work. For Life" recruitment campaign hopes to attract mental health professionals from interstate and overseas to address workforce shortages, and presents significant opportunities for job seekers while encouraging a growing pool of qualified candidates for employers.