Locum in Victoria

Discover doctor jobs in Victoria

Live and work in the culture capital

We have permanent and locum doctor jobs in Victoria. Work rurally in close-knit communities or in state-of-the-art hospitals in the capital. Whatever your lifestyle or career aspirations are, we will help you make them a reality. Explore the vibrant and bustling laneways of Melbourne and immerse yourself in the city's fashion, culture, and cuisine, or if that isn't enough, magnificent stretches of coastline and renowned wineries are only a road trip away.

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I have been very happy with my placement. The entire process was very smooth and the team was quick and prompt to respond to my queries. I would definitely love to find more locum work through Medrecruit!

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Dr Priscilla Stephen , Placed at Werribee Mercy Hospital, Victoria
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Renowned Metropolitans

Known as the culture capital of Australia, experience city-life and the best in coffee and cuisine with locum or permanent roles in Melbourne, Victoria.

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Get lost in bustling laneways

A medical career in Victoria allows easy access to Melbourne's famed art and cultural scene. Visit galleries or lose yourself down one of Melbourne's art-filled alleyways.

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Breathtaking coastlines

Travel the Great Ocean Road to the iconic Twelve Apostles or other hidden gems, Victoria has no shortage of great beaches for you to explore when working in the region.

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
Geriatrics doctors
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.

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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.

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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 Victoria?

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.

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FAQs
What other locations in Australia do you cover?

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.