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Surgery

  • Traralgon West, Victoria AU
  • Locum
  • $4,000 per day
  • 07 May 2025 ~ 14 May 2025
Located in Eastern Victoria, this hospital treats around 130,000 people every year with more than a quarter of them seen by their busy Emergency Department. The Hospital has 289 beds and treatment chairs and is a teaching hospital closely affiliated with Monash University’s School of Rural Healt...

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Anaesthetics

  • Coffs Harbour, New South Wales AU
  • Locum
  • $4,000 per day
  • 29 Apr 2025 ~ 09 Jul 2025
Live the dream of sun, sand and surf in Coffs Harbour on the highly popular New South Wales north coast.  With a population of over 72,000, the city has all the advantages of urban living while offering a superb outdoor lifestyle, great climate, and handy location on the Pacific Highway. Work i...

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Anaesthetics

  • Dubbo, New South Wales AU
  • Locum
  • $4,000 per day
  • 01 May 2025 ~ 01 May 2025
Experience country charm in a town teeming with history. This public 160-bed hospital offers state-of-the-art theatres, development opportunities, and a range of services. Escape to a quintessential regional lifestyle, marked by a strong sense of community at this vibrant New South Wales town...

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Anaesthetics

  • GARRAN, Australian Capital Territory AU
  • Locum
  • $369 per hour
  • NOW ~ 19 Dec 2025
This public hospital in Australia is located in a bustling city with a vibrant culture and a diverse population. The hospital is a major tertiary referral center, providing a wide range of medical and surgical services to patients from across the region. The hospital has a strong focus on patient...

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Emergency Medicine (ED)

  • Burnie, Tasmania AU
  • Locum
  • $3,600 per day
  • 31 May 2025 ~ 01 Jun 2025
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 possibl...

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Anaesthetics

  • Taree, New South Wales AU
  • Locum
  • $3,500 per day
  • NOW ~ 31 Dec 2025
Nature meets relaxed country charm. This 160-bed hospital is located on Australia's East Coast, 170 km North of Newcastle, and offers the following services: Radiology, Ultrasound, Orthopaedics, Physiotherapy, Pharmacy, and Pathology. Based in a historic town on the banks of the beautiful Manning...
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Forensic psychiatry job market in Australia and New Zealand

Forensic psychiatrists are in high demand across Australia and New Zealand, driven by the need for expertise in legal and correctional systems, from courts of law to security hospitals. Their role in the criminal justic system conducting risk assessments makes them essential to forensic mental health services. This subspecialty is particularly valued, with demand driven by complex criminal cases, court proceedings, and increasing pressures on correctional health services.

In Australia, salaries range from AUD $200,000 to AUD $350,000, with locum rates reaching up to AUD $4,000 per day. In New Zealand, annual earnings typically fall between NZD $170,000 and NZD $280,000, with locum rates up to NZD $2,500 per day.

These figures are influenced by factors such as length of experience and training in forensic psychiatry, the complexity of the role, and whether the position is in a public or private healthcare setting or underserved area.

Forensic psychiatry offers a unique opportunity for those looking to make a significant impact while earning competitive remuneration.

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