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Discover emergency medicine jobs across Australia and New Zealand

Whatever your lifestyle or career goals are, our FACEM team exists to help you discover them. Get access to the largest network of specialist consultant emergency medicine jobs in Australia & New Zealand, double the next largest agency.

Meet your Australian FACEM Specialists
Sean McClifty

This role can be so rewarding - not only do we assist doctors to achieve their career and financial goals, but a large number of hospitals genuinely struggle to find doctors and it is so rewarding to know that the work we do makes a big difference in these areas.

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Meet Rhiannon Turner

I enjoy matching the job to suit the professional and personal goals of ED doctors and seeing the benefits of a better work/life balance.

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The emergency medicine consultant market in Australia

The amount you earn as an emergency doctor depends on multiple factors, like whether you are full-time, part-time, or locum and whether you are in a public or private hospital. Specialist ED doctors are earning an average of up to $234,000 per year in Australia. Locum ED consultants are earning up to $3500 a day. The ED job market is quite competitive, we have hundreds of emergency medicine jobs available, let our specialist team help you find the role of your dreams.

Latest ED jobs in Australia

Specialist Consultant

Emergency medicine

  • Wonthaggi, Victoria AU
  • Locum
  • $350 per hour
  • NOW ~ 16 Apr 2023
Located in the heart of a picturesque coastal town in Australia, this public hospital is a vital healthcare provider for the local community. The hospital boasts a range of services including emergency care, medical and surgical services, rehabilitation, and aged care. The hospital is equipped with...

Specialist Consultant

Emergency medicine

  • Wonthaggi, Victoria AU
  • Locum
  • $350 per hour
  • 24 Mar 2023 ~ 16 Apr 2023
Located in the heart of a picturesque coastal town in Australia, this public hospital is a vital healthcare provider for the local community. The hospital boasts a range of services including emergency care, medical and surgical services, rehabilitation, and aged care. The hospital is equipped with...

Specialist Consultant

Emergency medicine

  • Burnie, Tasmania AU
  • Locum
  • $3,500 per day
  • 01 Apr 2023 ~ 21 May 2023
This public hospital in Australia is located in a beautiful coastal town with stunning views of the ocean and surrounding mountains. The hospital is a modern facility with state-of-the-art equipment and a team of highly skilled medical professionals who are dedicated to providing the best possible...
Meet your New Zealand FACEM Specialist
Meet Sophie Steenberg

I love learning a doctor’s motivations and goals and helping them work towards them. It’s rewarding helping hospitals fill their rosters.

Medical recruiter

The emergency medicine consultant market in New Zealand

The average salary range for an emergency medicine doctor is between $234,002 and $463,009. Emergency medicine specialists are at the higher end of this scale. We have hundreds of positions available for emergency medicine consultants.

Latest ED jobs in New Zealand

Specialist Consultant

Emergency medicine

  • Taumarunui, North Island NZ
  • Locum
  • $250 per hour
  • 03 May 2023 ~ 26 Jun 2023
Located in the heart of New Zealand, this public hospital is a hub of healthcare services for the local community. The hospital is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and a team of highly skilled medical professionals who are dedicated to providing the best possible care to patients. The...

Specialist Consultant

Emergency medicine

  • Tokoroa, North Island NZ
  • Locum
  • $250 per hour
  • NOW ~ 01 Jul 2023
Enjoy rolling green hills, scenic walks, volcanic activity, cycling and outstanding natural beauty.   This idyllic region in south Waikato lures in thousands of visitors each year. Dairy farming and forestry are the mainstays of the local economy and the distinctive rich green landscape harbours...

Specialist Consultant

Emergency medicine

  • Masterton, North Island NZ
  • Locum
  • $230 per hour
  • 01 Apr 2023 ~ 17 Apr 2023
Live in a small city that services the surrounding beautiful rural towns.  Masterton is known for its welcoming locals and family-friendly atmosphere. Live here and enjoy beautiful parks, great schools, a rich history, and streets lined with arts and culture. The region boasts amazing wine and...
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Discover your new lifestyle in FACEM
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Flexibility.

Take control of where and when you work for a better work/life balance. Placements last anything from a few hours to a year. Make good money while considering your next move. We can show you ways of working that you may not have considered.

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Lifestyle.

Travel with your work. Thousands of placements are now available in hospitals, clinics and medical centres across Australia and New Zealand. Experience life in a different town, city or country. Spend more time doing the things you love, or with the people you love.

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Simplicity.

Leave the paperwork to us. We have time and resources to connect you with leading hospitals , clinics and medical centres to ensure a seamless move. Moving to Australia or New Zealand? You will find us an ‘expert insider’, answering questions and organising every last detail.

Doctors first. Then Jobs. That's our difference.

Life as a doctor demands you give everything. Dr Sam Hazledine learned this first as an intern. Years later Medrecruit was his response. Sam successfully lobbied the World Medical Association to amend the Declaration of Geneva (the modern-day Hippocratic Oath) to include:

I will attend to my own health, wellbeing, and abilities in order to provide care of the highest standard.

Medrecruit continue to advocate for, educate and work towards better health and wellbeing for all doctors.

Emergency locum doctor
"To me, being a doctor is like trying to solve a puzzle" Dr Luke Logue
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Benefits of working with Medrecruit

Live better. Find better.

Find better job opportunities, better experiences and a better life here. With Medrecruit, you’ll get ongoing career support and a personalised service.

Earn up to $3500/day

Locum doctors can earn fantastic rates with flexible hours and locations across Australia and NZ. Whether you're saving for a house, investing or simply feel like treating yourself - locuming is a great way to boost your earnings.

Travel costs covered

For most placements, your travel and accommodation costs are covered. This means you get to explore new places with no cost to you!

FAQ's
Are accommodation and travel costs covered?

Yes! Most locum placements offer travel and accommodation arrangements. We can help negotiate this for you. This is usually hospital accommodation or a nice bed and breakfast, and flight or petrol reimbursement.

What length are locum placements?

Locum placements can be as short as a couple of days, though most doctors prefer slightly longer placements (a few weeks or months) so there’s time to get to know the area and the team.

Medrecruit also works with doctors to find permanent roles.

What paperwork will I need to apply for roles?

Your registration number, a current CV and three references are the essentials of any job application. Other paperwork that's commonly required is:

  • Evidence of vaccinations,
  • Evidence of your degree/fellowship,
  • Annual Practicing Certificates,
  • Indemnity,
  • A certified copy of your passport and/or driver’s licence,
  • Police vetting form.

What you'll need can vary slightly between Australian states and in New Zealand. Some states/locations also ask you complete an online training course (eMedical Courses). We're here to help guide you through the requirements and we'll give you a checklist detailing everything you need.

Do you charge a fee to doctors?

Nope! Our service is free for doctors. We're paid by hospitals and clinics for our services and are preferred suppliers in several states and areas. Because we have a huge network of doctors, we save clinics and hospitals time (and money) by taking the stress out of the hiring and credentialing process.

How will I get paid?

This depends on where you work – the hospital or clinic chooses how a doctor is paid. This will work one of three ways:

  • You’re paid by the hospital/clinic, as an employee
  • You’re paid by the hospital/clinic as a contractor
  • Medrecruit pays you directly

Your recruitment specialist can let you know which method you’ll be paid by for each job you undertake.

What is the average salary of an Emergency Medicine doctor?

The average emergency medicine doctor's salary in Australia is $191,196 per year. Junior doctors start at $190,624 per year, while most Specialist Consultants make up to $203,773 per year. Emergency Medicine locums can make up to $3500 a day.

What types of Emergency Medicine jobs can you find in Australia and New Zealand?

These are the types of ED jobs we represent across Australasia.

  • Hospital-based Emergency Medicine jobs
  • Trauma Services
  • Adult and Paediatric Emergency Medicine
  • Rural Emergency Medicine
  • Director of Emergency Medicine roles