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Surgery - Otolaryngology (ENT)

  • Launceston, Tasmania AU
  • Locum
  • $4,000 per day
  • NOW ~ 02 Feb 2025
This hospital is part of an innovative and dynamic organisation dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of the surrounding community. They are committed to providing the highest levels of healthcare and services. ​ This is a 300-bed public hospital that provides acute care facilities in t...

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Obstetrics and Gynaecology

  • Wangaratta, Victoria AU
  • Locum
  • $4,000 per day
  • 06 Feb 2025 ~ 31 Mar 2025
Located in the heart of Victoria, this public hospital is a leading healthcare provider in the region. The hospital is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and technology, providing patients with the best possible care. The hospital has a range of services including emergency, medical, surgi...

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Anaesthetics

  • Echuca, Victoria AU
  • Locum
  • $4,000 per day
  • 23 Jan 2025 ~ 30 Jan 2025
This is a public hospital located in a port town 220 km North of Melbourne. As a prevalent tourist destination, the population swells during peak holiday periods and services provided by the hospital are often extended to the many visitors to the area. There are multiple services including: • A...

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Surgery - Orthopaedic

  • Mount Gambier, South Australia AU
  • Locum
  • $4,000 per day
  • NOW ~ 24 Jan 2025
This public hospital in Australia is located in a beautiful and vibrant community that offers a high quality of life. The hospital is a modern facility that provides a wide range of medical services to the local community and surrounding areas. The hospital has a strong commitment to patient care...

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Anaesthetics

  • Nowra, New South Wales AU
  • Locum
  • $4,000 per day
  • NOW ~ 29 Jan 2025
Located in the beautiful coastal region of New South Wales, this public hospital is a vital healthcare provider for the local community. The hospital is situated in a peaceful and picturesque location, surrounded by stunning beaches, national parks, and scenic waterways. The hospital is easily ac...

Specialist Consultant

Anaesthetics

  • Nowra, New South Wales AU
  • Locum
  • $4,000 per day
  • NOW ~ 29 Jan 2025
Located in the beautiful coastal region of New South Wales, this public hospital is a vital healthcare provider for the local community. The hospital is situated in a peaceful and picturesque location, surrounded by stunning beaches, national parks, and scenic waterways. The hospital is easily ac...
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Addiction psychiatry job market in Australia and New Zealand

Addiction medicine psychiatry is a vital specialty within mental health services across Australia and New Zealand. With increasing awareness of substance use disorders and their impact, the demand for specialists in this field is wide-ranging, spanning urban centres to rural communities.

In Australia, addiction psychiatrists typically earn between $150,000 to $300,000 AUD annually, with locum rates reaching up to $3,500 AUD per day for part-time roles. New Zealand offers competitive remuneration, with salaries ranging from $150,000 to $250,000 NZD and locum opportunities paying up to $2,000 NZD per day.

These rates vary based on experience, location, and the type of healthcare facility, but the demand for part-time and full-time addiction psychiatry professionals remains strong, reflecting the growing need for comprehensive mental health services across the region.

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