Join our network and help Australian communities while achieving your lifestyle and career goals. Speak to the experts in GP recruitment with the largest network of jobs in Australia and New Zealand. Connect with us to explore opportunities that align perfectly with your professional aspirations.
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Our team have a deep knowledge of the healthcare industry's nuances, long-standing relationships, and a wealth of insights into trends, salary benchmarks, and in-demand skills, offering personalised guidance tailored to your career aspirations.
You will be assigned a dedicated recruitment expert in your field, committed to helping you reach your career and lifestyle goals with personalised service and ongoing placement support.
We have our finger on the pulse when it comes to medical recruitment in Australia. Speak to the experts in medical recruitment with the largest network of jobs including access to exclusive roles.
Very good agency, helpful, supportive and friendly. Very good girls, very supportive, when there were problems and hold ups they helped me get through it.
Locum Consultants can earn fantastic rates with flexible hours and locations across Australia and New Zealand. No matter your future financial goals - locuming is a great way to boost your earnings.
For most placements, your travel and accommodation costs are covered. Many of our Consultant locums even bring their family along for a working holiday.
Search yourself or take advantage of our free career support service and let our team find roles for you. We’re preferred suppliers to hospitals and clinics in Australia and New Zealand, meaning more chance of finding the perfect role.
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 continues to advocate for, educate, and work towards better health and wellbeing for all doctors.
Meet our expert General Practice team, dedicated to placing doctors in hospitals and practices across Australasia. With strong ties to healthcare facilities, they ensure you access specialist roles before they reach the market.
What I love about my role: The fact that we genuinely make a positive impact on the doctors and hospitals we work with.
What I love about my role: Matchmaking the best career fits for medical professionals.
What I love about my role: The opportunity to assist doctors to achieve their goals and build long-lasting relationships.
Consultant GPs are in high demand in Australia and New Zealand, especially to work in rural and remote areas.
The income of a General Practitioner (GP) significantly varies based on location, experience, patient load, and type of practice.
A GP in Australia in 2025 can earn between AU$100,000 and AU$300,000+ per annum. This can skew higher for those owning a private practice or working in areas with a medical workforce shortage, potentially allowing earnings of over AU$300,000. Locum GPs earn up to $2,200 a day. However, rural hospital GPs can expect to earn an annual salary of between AUD$150,000 - $350,000+ due to the demand for these roles to be filled, locum rates for rural hospital GPs sits between AUD$1,800 - $3,000 per day.
In New Zealand, the average salary for a General Practitioner (GP) in 2025 ranges from NZ$160,000 to $250,000 per year.
General Practitioners (GP) make a valuable contribution to Australia and New Zealand's communities. We have various opportunities across Australia and New Zealand, including GP registrar jobs.
Australia and New Zealand offer a vibrant lifestyle for GPs, combining outdoor adventures, rich cultures, and work-life balance unmatched anywhere else.
In New Zealand, GP doctors' earnings vary based on experience and location. On average, a GP's salary ranges from NZ$125,000 to NZ$200,000 per annum. However, those in private practice or with more experience can potentially earn more. Consult your Solutions Specialist for updated GP pay data.
Yes, locum GPs are in high demand in both Australia and New Zealand, particularly in rural and remote areas. This demand is driven by the need to ensure continuous healthcare coverage and access to primary care services. Locum positions offer flexibility and the opportunity to gain a wide range of experiences across different healthcare settings. Search locum GP roles.
Your registration number, a current CV and three references are the essentials of any job application. Other paperwork that's commonly required is:
What you'll need can vary slightly between Australian states and New Zealand. Some states/locations also require you to 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.
No, 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.
Our Specialist General Practice team can help you find roles in these subspecialties:
In 2025, General Practitioners in Australia can earn between AUD$100,000 and $300,000 a year, (for a 40-hour week). Specialist GPs and those who own private practices can earn more than AUD$300,000. Rural hospital GPs in Australia can expect to earn between AUD$150,000 - $350,000+.
The annual salary range for GPs in New Zealand is NZD$160,000 - $250,000.
This depends on where you work – the hospital or clinic chooses how a doctor is paid. This will work one of three ways:
Your recruitment specialist can tell you which method you’ll be paid for each job you undertake.
To find locum GP jobs in Australia, start with healthcare recruitment agencies specialising in locum positions. Check hospital career pages and use medical job boards. Websites like Health Workforce Australia and the Australian Medical Association also list locum opportunities. Looking for GP locum vacancies? Search our GP jobs in Australia and New Zealand.
There is a demand for IMG GPs in Australia and New Zealand, including rural hospitals and cities. Sought-after roles with the proper credentials are available for IMGs following registration with the Australian or New Zealand Medical Council.
Medrecruit is a leading international doctor recruitment agency. Our dedicated team prides itself on helping foreign doctors find work in New Zealand and Australia. Working with a recruitment agency has many benefits, including ongoing support. Find out more about working as an IMG GPon New Zealand's North Island, South Island, or Australia.
The GP healthcare landscape in Australia and New Zealand offers diverse opportunities, including positions for overseas-trained GPs, locum general practitioners, and full-time roles in private billing and mixed billing practices. Health services range from community-controlled centres to primary care facilities, with many practices offering general practitioners jobs starting from specific dates. The demand for GPs across both countries ensures a variety of settings, from urban to rural, catering to a broad patient demographic and health needs.
Yes, GPs are in high demand in both Australia and New Zealand. This demand is driven by the need to provide comprehensive primary care services across urban and rural areas. The healthcare systems in both countries continue to seek general practitioners to ensure access to health care for all communities, with opportunities ranging from locum positions to permanent roles.Search GP roles.
