Discover doctor jobs in the Northern Territory
Where adventure and career collide
We have permanent and locum doctor jobs in the Northern Territory. Make a difference in the outback, tending to close-knit and remote communities. On your days off explore the wide-open plains of the rich red outback, visit waterholes and national parks, and learn from a region steeped in ancient Aboriginal culture. This will be an adventure like nothing you've ever experienced. Are you ready?
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Explore the outback
Adventure into the expansive red-plains of the outback and visit Australia's heart of the desert; Uluru. A career in Northern Territory will see your days off (and on the job) packed with excitement.
Experience Alice Springs
Watch the sunrise over the picture-perfect ranges, visit swimming holes, wander magnificent canyons and get lost in national parks. Alice Springs is the gateway to your next adventure.
Learn ancient Aboriginal culture
Immerse yourself in Australia's oldest cultures amid spectacular landscapes, visit and work within remote Aboriginal communities. Forage for bush tucker and learn about ancient dream time stories.
Why Medrecruit
Medrecruit is a medical recruitment agency with a difference. We make a difference in the lives of doctors by changing how medicine works and having a real-world impact on communities across Australia and New Zealand.
Medrecruit has the largest network of jobs in Australia and New Zealand, double the next largest agency. This provides you with the highest chance of getting the right role, and our scale provides you with a hiring advantage as many employers come to us exclusively before going to market.
We make the process as easy as possible. Some agencies have recruiters do everything. However, one person can’t be the best at all functions so we have specialist teams, combined with technology, to make each stage of the process as smooth as humanly possible.
In 2016, Our founder, Dr Sam Hazledine 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, well-being, and abilities in order to provide care of the highest standard.
Since then Medworld has continued to advocate for, educate, and work towards better health and well-being for all doctors. Medworld and Medrecruit are built for doctors, by doctors.
Benefits of 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 personalised service.
Earn up to $3000/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.
What are doctors earning in the NT?
According to Seek, the average salary of a Doctor in Australia is between $110000 and $130000. However, a doctor can make depending on many factors, including their grade, and their specialty. Doctors working as consultants in Australia are earning more and locum doctors are earning up to $3000 a day.
Are doctors in demand in Australia?
Yes! Doctors are in high demand in Australia for multiple reasons, the first of which is an excess of jobs available in rural and remote regions that need filling. The second reason is that Australia's ageing population is growing, creating a demand for more general practitioners.
A career as a doctor is seen as a very respected profession in Australia and you will feel like you are an important and integral part of the community.
FAQs
We have locum and permanent positions all over Australia and New Zealand, and every day we help doctors find the lifestyles or career goals they have been seeking. You can check out some of our other location pages here: Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria, Tasmania , New South Wales, Queensland, Australian Capital Territory, Northern Territory, and New Zealand. If you are interested in finding a new locum or permanent position in one of these regions the best thing to do is get in touch with our team and let them know which region you are looking to work in.