This depends on where you work – the hospital or clinic chooses how a doctor is paid. This will work one of three ways: You’re paid by the hospital/clinic as an employee You’re paid by the hospital/clinic as a contractor Medrecruit pays you directly (this can be as a casual employee of Medrecruit or via your company) Your recruitment specialist can tell you which method you’ll be paid for each job you undertake.

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Q: Where is the work in Australia?

There are roles available right across Australia. Where the work is depends on your experience and specialty. Many (though certainly not all) locum roles are in rural areas. Overseas-trained doctors are required to work in a rural area of need for a period of time. Lots of doctors we work with love earning extra and exploring the country through locum and permanent placements. You can find out more about our current job listings on the job search page.

Q: Can I work in Australia?

AHPRA registered doctors have lots of opportunities to find permanent and locum work in Australia. Kiwi doctors can work in Australia – you'll need to gain AHPRA registration, and we can assist you in this process. Doctors who gained their primary medical degree overseas are known as International Medical Graduates (IMGs). Ideally, you will have a few years' experience in a comparative health system (like in the UK or Ireland) under your belt. There are a few pathways to work in Australia but it's important to note that there are restrictions on where and how you can work.

Q: What paperwork will I need to apply for roles?

Your registration number, a current CV and three references are the essentials of any job application. Other paperwork that's commonly required is: Evidence of vaccinations, Evidence of your degree/fellowship, Annual Practicing Certificates, Indemnity, A certified copy of your passport and/or driver’s licence, Police vetting form. 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.

Q: Do you charge a fee to doctors?

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.

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Locum

Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP)

Whyalla, South Australia AU

30 Nov 2026 ~ 10 Jan 2027

Posted 3 months ago

Locum cover is required for: 30 November - 6 December 2026 21 - 27 December 2026 28 December 2026 - 10 January 2027 Position Details: Shift times: 0730 - 1800 Suitable for FRACGP / FACRRM / ACEM certificate / SMO FELLOWED RATES: $240ph weekdays, $260ph Weekends and Public Holiday.

NON-FELLOWED RATES: $230ph weekdays, $250ph Weekends and Public Holiday Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$230 per hourBase salary

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Resident Medical Officer - Emergency Medicine (ED)

North Tamworth, New South Wales AU

30 Oct 2026 ~ 31 Oct 2026

Posted 2 days ago

Locum cover is required from 30 - 31 October 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 1830 SRMO Benefits: Travel reimbursement and accommodation provided.

Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$170 per hourBase salary

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SMO/MOSS - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Bairnsdale, Victoria AU

29 Sep 2026 ~ 14 Oct 2026

Posted a month ago

Locum cover is required for: 29 September 2026 | $280ph + $25ph on-call 5 - 7 October 2026 10 - 11 October 2026 13 October 2026 Position Details: Shift times: 1400 - 2400 + on-call until 0700 ED SMO in charge/FACEM Benefits: Reimbursement for fuel receipts or alternative travel, such as bus or train.

Accommodation allowance up to $162 per night, including GST (for the room only, and invoice evidence must be provided).

Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$250 per hourBase salary

Locum

SMO/MOSS - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Bairnsdale, Victoria AU

28 Sep 2026 ~ 07 Oct 2026

Posted 13 days ago

Locum cover is required for: 28 September 2026 | $ 280 p/h 30 September - 2 October 2026 | $ 280 p/h 5 October 2026 7 October 2026 Position Details: Shift times: 1400 - 2400 ED Flow SMO/FACEM Benefits: Reimbursement for fuel receipts or alternative travel, such as bus or train.

Accommodation allowance up to $162 per night, including GST (for the room only, and invoice evidence must be provided).

Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$250 per hourBase salary

NewLocum

Registrar - Intensive Care Medicine

North Tamworth, New South Wales AU

30 Oct 2026 ~ 02 Nov 2026

Posted 2 days ago

Locum cover is required from 30 October - 1 November 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 2000 - 0830 Benefits: Travel reimbursement and accommodation provided.

Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$200 per hourBase salary

Locum

Registrar - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Byron Central, New South Wales AU

26 Sep 2026 ~ 26 Sep 2026

Posted 22 days ago

Locum cover is required for 26 September 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 1300 - 2330 Must have eMeds/eMR completed CMO On call In charge Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$250 per hourBase salary

Locum

Registrar - Surgery

Bairnsdale, Victoria AU

23 Sep 2026 ~ 24 Sep 2026

Posted 13 days ago

Locum cover is required from 23 - 24 September 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 0730 - 1800 Covering: Theatre Up to Senior Registrar Benefits: Reimbursement for fuel receipts or alternative travel, such as bus or train.

Accommodation allowance up to $162 per night, including GST (for the room only, and invoice evidence must be provided).

$250 per hourBase salary

NewLocum

Registrar - Medicine

Bairnsdale, Victoria AU

05 Oct 2026 ~ 08 Oct 2026

Posted 2 days ago

Locum cover is required from 5 - 8 October 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 0730 - 2000 IMU Registrar in Charge Benefits: Reimbursement for fuel receipts or alternative travel, such as bus or train.

Accommodation allowance up to $162 per night, including GST (for the room only, and invoice evidence must be provided).

$180 per hourBase salary

NewLocum

Registrar - Medicine

Bairnsdale, Victoria AU

27 Sep 2026 ~ 05 Oct 2026

Posted 2 days ago

Locum cover is required for: 27 September 2026 29 - 30 September 2026 3 - 4 October 2026 Position Details: Shift times: 1930 - 0800 Night Ward Registrar Benefits: Reimbursement for fuel receipts or alternative travel, such as bus or train.

Accommodation allowance up to $162 per night, including GST (for the room only, and invoice evidence must be provided).

Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$200 per hourBase salary

NewLocum

Registrar - Medicine

Atherton, Queensland AU

02 Nov 2026 ~ 29 Nov 2026

Posted 2 days ago

Locum cover is required from 2 - 29 November 2026.

Position Details: PHO Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$1,034 per dayBase salary

Locum

Resident Medical Officer - Medicine

Cudgen, New South Wales AU

19 Oct 2026 ~ 15 Nov 2026

Posted 7 days ago

Locum cover is required for: 19 - 23 October 2026 25 - 29 October 2026 31 October - 1 November 2026 5 - 6 November 2026 9 - 11 November 2026 13 November 2026 15 November 2026 Position Details: Shift times: Various shifts Rmo / Jmo (General Medicine/Surgery) $100 per hour(Day/Evening rate); $115 per hour (Nights) Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$100 per hourBase salary

NewLocum

Resident Medical Officer - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Windsor, New South Wales AU

05 Oct 2026 ~ 05 Oct 2026

Posted 2 days ago

Locum cover is required for 5 October 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 1830 RMO $140/hour | Senior $180/hour Critical Care - Emergency.

Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$140 per hourBase salary

NewLocum

Resident Medical Officer - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Windsor, New South Wales AU

04 Oct 2026 ~ 04 Oct 2026

Posted 2 days ago

Locum cover is required for 4 October 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 1400 - 0000 RMO $140/hour | Senior $180/hour Critical Care - Emergency.

Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$140 per hourBase salary

NewLocum

Registrar - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Broken Hill, New South Wales AU

02 Nov 2026 ~ 07 Nov 2026

Posted 2 days ago

Locum cover is required for: 2 - 3 November 2026 7 - 8 November 2026 Position Details: In Charge Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$200 per hourBase salary

NewLocum

Specialist Consultant - Surgery

Douglas, Queensland AU

28 Sep 2026 ~ 27 Nov 2026

Posted 2 days ago

Locum cover is required from 28 September - 27 November 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: Monday - Friday On call - Rostered on call including weekdays & weekends (up to one week at a time) Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$2,300 per dayBase salary

NewLocum

Registrar - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Windsor, New South Wales AU

09 Oct 2026 ~ 09 Oct 2026

Posted 2 days ago

Locum cover is required for 9 October 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 1400 - 0000 Resident/Registrar/CMO Critical Care - Emergency.

Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$180 per hourBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Burnie, Tasmania AU

NOW ~ 10 Oct 2026

Posted a month ago

Locum cover is required for: 22 September 2026 26 - 29 September 2026 4 October 2026 6 - 7 October 2026 9 - 10 October 2026 Position Details: Shift times: Various shifts FACEMs Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$3,500 per dayBase salary

NewLocum

Registrar - Intensive Care Medicine

Port Macquarie, New South Wales AU

24 Oct 2026 ~ 27 Oct 2026

Posted 2 days ago

Locum cover is required from 24 - 27 October 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 2030 Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$160 per hourBase salary

Locum

Resident Medical Officer - Urgent Care

Colac, Victoria AU

05 Oct 2026 ~ 06 Oct 2026

Posted 12 days ago

Locum cover is required from 5 - 6 October 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 1430 - 2400 PGY3+ Benefits: Accommodation is provided, and milage reimbursed Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$111 per hourBase salary

Locum

Resident Medical Officer - Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Queanbeyan, New South Wales AU

29 Sep 2026 ~ 19 Oct 2026

Posted 12 days ago

Locum cover is required for: 29 September 2026 16 - 19 October 2026 Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 1630 + on call PGY4+ O&G Medical Officers SRMO Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$160 per hourBase salary

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