Wavelength

What Wavelength does

Wavelength International Pty Ltd is an Australian medical recruitment agency founded in 1999 by Claire Ponsford and Dr John Bethell, headquartered in Surry Hills, NSW. The company places doctors across all medical specialties and seniority levels, covering both permanent and locum roles, and serves a distributed client base of more than 1,000 hospitals and GP clinics across Australia, with cross-border operations extending into New Zealand and Singapore. Its candidate database exceeds 100,000 registered doctors, and the firm places more than 3,500 doctors into roles each year.

Wavelength's core products include permanent medical recruitment services, locum and roster management, general practice recruitment, and a dedicated junior locum division (JAMED), with healthcare executive search operated through the Ccentric subsidiary acquired in 2015. The company operates a cloud-based ATS/CRM system for candidate and client management, and the broader technology stack is standard recruitment operations software rather than an AI-enabled platform. Distinctive capabilities include in-house regulatory and migration services staffed by registered migration agents, supporting overseas-trained doctors through AHPRA registration, visa sponsorship, and Medicare eligibility pathways, complemented by an adjacent partner ecosystem covering insurance, legal, financial advisory, relocation, and allied health recruitment.

The business model is sales-led and transaction-based, earning placement fees from healthcare employers on each successful doctor placement. Pricing is usage-based and varies by specialty and seniority: specialist locums are billed at AUD $2,000-$3,000 per day, GP locums at AUD $1,000-$3,000 per day, registrars at AUD $100-$300 per hour, and RMOs at AUD $80-$160 per hour. Go-to-market is direct, with specialty-segmented consultants maintaining deep relationships with both candidates and healthcare providers. The firm is privately held, founder-led, and operates without external institutional capital.

Name

Wavelength

Legal name

Wavelength International Pty Ltd

Website

https://wave.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Wavelength International is an Australian medical recruitment agency founded in 1999 that places doctors in permanent and locum roles across all specialties, serving over 1,000 hospitals and GP clinics and a database of 100,000+ doctors, with in-house regulatory and migration services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Recruitment Services

NAICS

All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541990)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Healthcare Clinical & Allied Health Staffing (BPACADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Healthcare Clinical Direct Hire (Nursing/Allied/Physicians) (BPACAFAH)

Keywords

• Medical recruitment services
• Locum doctor placement
• Physician recruitment agency
• Healthcare executive search
• Medical migration services

Headquarters

HQ city

Surry Hills

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Recruitment Placement Fees: Commission-based placement fees charged to healthcare employers (hospitals and GP clinics) for matching them with qualified medical professionals. The company places doctors across all specialties and seniority levels in both permanent and locum roles.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Wavelength is a medical recruitment agency that places doctors across all medical specialties and seniority levels into permanent and locum roles at Australian hospitals and GP clinics. The firm supplements placements with in-house regulatory and migration services for overseas-trained doctors, healthcare executive search via the Ccentric brand, and a dedicated Junior Locum Doctors (JAMED) division. Operations span Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore, supported by a cloud-based ATS/CRM and a network of more than 1,000 hospitals and clinics.

Product overview

Wavelength operates as a medical recruitment platform offering a portfolio of services centered on permanent and locum doctor placement across Australian hospitals, GP clinics, and healthcare organizations. The core offerings include Permanent Medical Recruitment Services, Locum and Roster Management, and General Practice Recruitment, supported by a dedicated Regulatory and Migration Services team with in-house registered migration agents. The company also provides Healthcare Executive Search through its Ccentric brand and operates a Junior Locum Doctors (JAMED) division for early-career placements. Additional services include GP Telehealth Recruitment, a Refer a Doctor Programme, and the Medical Flyways Podcast content series. The product architecture follows a service-based model where recruitment consultants provide tailored, consultative placement services supported by proprietary candidate databases and relationship management systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ccentric: Healthcare executive search division within the Wavelength Group, specializing in C-suite and senior leadership roles for healthcare organizations.

Products and services

• Permanent Medical Recruitment Services Full-service permanent placement of doctors across all medical specialties and seniority levels in Australian hospitals and healthcare facilities.
• Locum and Roster Management Temporary doctor placement services managing locum staffing needs for hospitals, GP clinics, and healthcare organisations across Australia.
• General Practice Recruitment Specialised recruitment services for General Practitioners, including permanent and locum placements in GP clinics, Aboriginal Medical Services, and Indigenous Health organisations.
• Healthcare Executive Search (Ccentric) Executive and leadership recruitment services for healthcare organisations, including C-suite, senior management, and board-level placements through the affiliated Ccentric brand.
• Regulatory and Migration Services In-house registered migration agents and regulatory consultants assisting overseas-trained doctors with AHPRA registration, Medicare requirements, visa applications, and pathways to permanent residency in Australia and New Zealand.
• Junior Locum Doctors (JAMED) Dedicated division providing locum placement services specifically for junior doctors, RMOs, and registrars in their early career stages.
• GP Telehealth Recruitment Recruitment services focused on telehealth GP positions and remote healthcare delivery roles.

Quantifiable outcome

• 97% customer recommendation rate
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• AIHE (Australian Institute of Health Executives)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAIHE is an independent, doctor-led healthcare consulting firm providing expert insights, strategic workforce advice, and professional development solutions. As Wavelength's exclusive medical advisory partner, AIHE delivers unparalleled analysis and guidance to support doctors and health employers in navigating complex workforce challenges.
• Experien Insurance ServicessupportingOthersEstablished in 2004, Experien specializes in arranging insurance for doctors including Professional Indemnity Insurance, Business Insurance, Life Insurance, and Disability Insurance. Has helped clients be paid over $120m in claims from insurers.
• William BucksupportingOthersLeading firm of accountants and advisors providing services in wealth management, business advisory, corporate finance, tax, and superannuation. Wavelength doctors and practice managers have access to trusted advisors through this partnership.
• Avant LawsupportingOthersOffers a range of tailored legal services for doctors and medical practices including corporate, commercial, employment, property, and dispute resolution matters.
• You LegalsupportingOthersExpert medical and health lawyers offering nationwide services for doctors seeking opportunities in Australia or beyond. Up to date on latest industry developments and trends.
• Grace MobilitysupportingOthersSpecializes in relocation and mobility solutions across Australia, New Zealand and internationally. Services include home and school searches, temporary accommodation, and furniture rental. Favorable rates provided to all Wavelength doctors.
• MediRecruitsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAllied health recruitment partner offering similar quality services for Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, Psychologists, Social Workers, Exercise Physiologists, Dietitians, Podiatrists, Osteopaths, Radiographers, Sonographers and Rehabilitation Professionals.
• Curis RecruitmentsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrivately-owned recruitment company specializing in sourcing permanent, fixed-term, and locum positions for Registered Nurses and Midwives throughout Australia, with focus on remote and rural regions.
• Medical Career PlanningsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerOffers personalized career coaching and online courses to support doctors at every stage of their medical career, from starting out to near retirement.
• Scale My ClinicsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides education and advice for GP clinic owners by matching them with mentors who have built successful practices with exceptional operational efficiencies.
• Better BillingsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerAustralian-based online education platform dedicated to enhancing Medicare billing proficiency among healthcare professionals through courses, templates, and coaching.
• Match MedicssupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLeading medical recruiter facilitating smooth transitions for Wavelength doctors with opportunities in Ireland, offering broad understanding of facilities and locum/permanent positions.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Curis Recruitment: Australian recruitment firm specializing in permanent, fixed-term, and locum healthcare placements with a focus on remote and rural regions; Wavelength's existing channel partner for nursing and midwifery, evidencing overlapping service lines and geography.
• MedRecruit: Direct competitor in Australian medical recruitment, placing doctors in locum and permanent roles across specialties; already partnered with Wavelength as an allied-health recruitment channel partner, indicating close overlap in target market and offerings.
• Skilled Medical: Australia-based medical recruitment firm placing doctors in locum and permanent positions across hospitals nationwide, with comparable specialty coverage and target client base as Wavelength.
• Ochre Recruitment: Australian medical recruitment agency focused on placing doctors in rural, regional, and remote locations, directly competing with Wavelength's locum and permanent placement services for the same hospital and GP clients.
• Match Medics: Medical recruiter facilitating placements of doctors (particularly in Ireland) and partnered with Wavelength for cross-border movement of doctors between Ireland and Australia; comparable product offering focused on doctor mobility.

Emerging players

• HealthcareLink: Australian healthcare jobs marketplace connecting doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals with employers; partial overlap with Wavelength but adds a self-serve digital channel that competes for the same candidate pool.

Broad incumbents

• Robert Walters (Healthcare): International recruitment group with Australian operations across healthcare and life sciences; competes with Wavelength's Ccentric division for senior healthcare appointments and permanent placements across specialty areas.
• Hays Healthcare (Australia): Global staffing firm with a dedicated Australian healthcare division placing doctors, allied health, and health executives; broader portfolio than Wavelength but competes for the same hospital and GP clients across permanent and locum mandates.
• Aya Healthcare: Large US-based healthcare staffing and workforce solutions company expanding internationally; while primarily US-focused, it represents the type of well-capitalized global incumbent that could enter the Australian market and pressure incumbent agencies like Wavelength.

Others

• Ccentric: Healthcare executive search firm acquired by Wavelength in 2015; included here as an adjacent capability rather than a peer, given it is now part of the Wavelength Group rather than an independent competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/wavelength_int
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCIammGKFkDgOBm2jx4Uc6qA
• Facebookfacebook.com/WavelengthInternational
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wavelengthinternational

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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