My name is Dr Harjot Singh and I am a senior consultant psychiatrist who will be moving to Australia in 2026.
I first began exploring a move to Australia in 2024. A colleague of mine in Australia who had themselves made the move, recommended that I speak to Alasdair Spinner from Spinner Medical Recruitment.
Unsure of the process and having heard many stories which suggested a difficult path ahead I had plenty of questions and no shortage of uncertainty. Alasdair was friendly, straightforward, knowledgeable, and was genuinely interested in what my professional and personal references were. He made sure I understood the full pros and cons of certain, associated risks and so on.
What was really impressive was the depth and accuracy of the information Alasdair provided. You can see this knowledge in his blog posts. He talked me through the complex RANZCP specialist pathway in real detail, how my training and qualifications would be assessed, what the Medical Board of Australia registration process involves, and what to expect at each stage. He was honest about timelines, clear about potential problems. When I had questions about a potential employer and location region specifically, he was able to give me honest, practical answers.
After I received my employment offer, Alasdair introduced me to Ellen who was really amazing and helped me through all of my paperwork. She was very kind, patient and friendly and made time for me whenever I had a question.
Throughout the process, both Alasdair and Ellen were professional, responsive, and so easy to deal with. They followed through on everything they said they would. They are truly a family business and I think because it is their business they will go far and beyond what other recruiters will do. For any psychiatrist or any other medical specialist considering a move to Australia, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them!