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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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Rural generalist job market in Australia

Rural generalists are in high demand across Australia, offering competitive salaries and rewarding rural generalist locum opportunities. Full-time rural generalist jobs typically offer salaries ranging from $250,000 to $400,000 AUD annually, depending on experience, location, and the scope of practice. Locum opportunities are particularly lucrative, with rural generalist locum jobs paying up to $3,000 AUD per day.

These roles often combine general practice with emergency medicine in hospital and health service settings, providing a dynamic and impactful career. For those with rural generalist training or experience in hospital emergency departments, rural emergency medicine jobs provide a chance to work in diverse and high-need areas, including the Northern Territory.

Rural generalists play a vital role in supporting health services in rural communities, offering comprehensive care that makes a real difference. With opportunities to live and work in vibrant regional areas, these roles are ideal for doctors seeking variety, professional growth, and the chance to contribute meaningfully to general practice and emergency medicine.

Let our specialist team connect you with the best rural generalist jobs across Australia, whether you're looking for full-time roles or high-paying locum jobs.

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