Western Australia

Discover doctor jobs in Western Australia

From outback, to city, to sea

Explore the outback with Medrecruit. We have locum and permanent doctor jobs in Western Australia. There is so much to experience, from deserts and rock formations to ancient Aboriginal sites. Sample wine and cuisine at sweeping green vineyards or surf and sun on the shores of the many pristine beaches.

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Explore white sand beaches

Experience the most breathtaking beaches in Australia, where pristine white sand meets waves of aquamarine.

Western Australia city
Metropolitan delights

On your days off, embrace the best of both worlds in Perth, where soft-sand beaches and scenic parks meet a city of bars, restaurants, and art galleries.

Western Australia
Explore the Outback

Create work/life balance with road trips and outback adventures, explore magnificent rock formations, arid landscapes, and unique desert wildlife.

Discover the West with Medrecruit

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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 working with Medrecruit

Earn up to $3500/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 locum placements, your travel and accommodation costs are covered. For most permanent roles travel costs are covered, and in some cases, relocation expenses are covered. This means you get to explore new places with no cost to you!

Find better

We help doctors find better permanent and locum job opportunities, better experiences, and better lives. Work when and where you want with locum work or find the permanent role of your dreams with us.

How much are doctors earning in Western Australia?

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.

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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
Will working as a locum affect my tax status?

Yes, working as a locum means you are essentially a contractor. Your tax structure will be different. In Australia, you will need to provide an Australian Business Number. In New Zealand, you may need to register for GST

Are accommodation and travel costs covered?

Yes! Most locum placements offer travel and accommodation arrangements. We can help negotiate this for you. This is usually hospital accommodation or a nice bed and breakfast, and flight or petrol reimbursement.

How does the process work for doctors?

When you sign up with Medrecruit, we’ll start by checking your credentials and making sure you’re ‘job ready’ with all the right paperwork in place. You’ll receive regular updates of jobs which match your search terms, and your personal Solutions Specialist will be in touch if they see a job they think you’ll be interested in.

When you apply for a job, Medrecruit will present your credentials, experience and attributes to the relevant contact. This is why it’s important to only sign up with one agency – hiring staff get frustrated by multiple presentations from the same doctor.

What length are locum placements?

Locum placements can be as short as a couple of days, though most doctors prefer slightly longer placements (a few weeks or months) so there’s time to get to know the area and the team.

Medrecruit also works with doctors to find permanent roles.

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.