Join our network and help Australasian communities while achieving your lifestyle and career goals. Speak to the experts in GP recruitment with the largest network of jobs in Australia, including exclusive roles. Connect with us to explore opportunities that align perfectly with your professional goals.
Specialist Consultant
Specialist Consultant
Specialist Consultant
Specialist Consultant
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.
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: The opportunity to assist doctors to achieve their goals and build long-lasting relationships.
General Practitioners (GPs) remain in high demand across Australia, with urgent need for consultants and registrars in rural, remote, and outer-metropolitan areas. Workforce shortages and population growth continue to drive the demand, making now an ideal time to explore new opportunities.
In 2025, GPs in Australia typically earn between AUD $100,000 and $300,000+ annually, depending on experience, billing model (e.g. mixed/private), and patient load. GPs working in rural hospitals or remote locations can earn significantly more—between AUD $150,000 and $350,000+ annually. Practice owners and those working in Distribution Priority Areas (DPAs) often exceed this range.
Locum GPs are also in strong demand, earning between AUD $1,800 and $3,000 per day, particularly in rural hospital settings or locations with critical workforce shortages. Australia offers an exceptional lifestyle for GPs—combining professional autonomy, career flexibility, and access to some of the world’s most liveable regions. We also support placements for GP registrars looking to gain experience or meet training requirements in high-need areas.
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.
Yes, locum GPs are in high demand in Australia, particularly in rural and remote areas. This demand stems from the need to maintain consistent healthcare services and ensure access to primary care. Locum roles offer GPs the flexibility to choose when and where they work, and the opportunity to gain experience across diverse clinical settings. Search locum GP roles.
To work as an IMG GP in Australia, you’ll need to gain registration through the Australian Medical Council (AMC) and meet specific eligibility criteria. There is demand for IMGs in both rural and urban settings, with a wide range of roles available. Medrecruit supports IMG doctors throughout the process, offering expert guidance and ongoing support.
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.
Australia’s GP healthcare landscape is diverse, with roles available in private billing, mixed billing, and community health settings. GPs are needed across metro, regional, and rural areas, with opportunities for both locally trained and overseas-trained doctors. Positions are available for locum, part-time, and full-time work, often with defined start dates.
Yes, New Zealand also has a high demand for GPs, with health services actively seeking general practitioners to serve diverse populations across the country. Whether in cities or rural towns, there are numerous locum and permanent roles available. Search GP roles.