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Q: How much does a registrar make in Australia?

In Australia, a registrar's annual salary generally ranges between AUD$85,000 to $150,000 in 2025. However, earnings can vary based on the medical speciality, state, hospital, and years of experience. Additional allowances for overtime, on-call duties, and regional placements can further influence their remuneration.

Q: 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

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.

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Registrar - Medicine - General Medicine / Physician

Griffith, New South Wales AU

NOW ~ 28 Dec 2026

Posted 4 months ago

Locum cover is required for: 27 - 29 July 2026 | $200/hr 30 July - 2 August 2026 17 - 23 August 2026 14 - 20 September 2026 12 - 18 October 2026 9 - 15 November 2026 7 - 13 December 2026 21 - 27 December 2026 Position Details: Shift times: 2130 - 0730 ED Junior Nights (Registrar/SRMO) (will review a PGY5+ only) Benefits: Shared Travel and accommodation provided.

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

$165 per hourBase salary

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Specialist Consultant - Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Grafton, New South Wales AU

NOW ~ 28 Dec 2026

Posted 4 months ago

Locum cover is required for: 27 July 2026 | $3750pd 1- 2 August 2026 25 - 27 September 2026 18 - 27 December 2026 Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 0800 On call | No JMO support Consultant/Staff Spec/Vmo Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

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

$2,500 per dayBase salary

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Registrar - Medicine - General Medicine / Physician

Griffith, New South Wales AU

NOW ~ 30 Dec 2026

Posted 4 months ago

Locum cover is required for: 30 July - 5 August 2026 | 1800 - 0630 | $220/hr 22 - 28 October 2026 | 0600 - 1830 3 - 9 December 2026 | 1800 - 0630 24 - 30 December 2026 | 0600 - 1830 Position Details: Covering: Medical/Ward includes Rapid Response for ICU, Paediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Maternity & code blues.

Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

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

$150 per hourBase salary

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Registrar - Psychiatry

Sydney, New South Wales AU

NOW ~ 31 Jan 2027

Posted 4 months ago

Locum cover is required from 3 August 2026 - 31 January 2027.

Position Details: Shift times: 0830 - 1700 After-hours is required, will be pro-rata to their placement FTE.

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

$150 per hourBase salary

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Registrar - Medicine - Haematology

Penrith, New South Wales AU

NOW ~ 29 Jan 2027

Posted 4 months ago

Locum cover is required from 26 July 2026 - 29 January 2027.

Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 1700 Resident/Registrar/CMO Covering: opportunities in inpatient, clinic and laboratory work.

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

$190 per hourBase salary

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Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP) - Anaesthetics

Katherine, Northern Territory AU

NOW ~ 03 Jan 2027

Posted 4 months ago

Locum cover is required for: 19 August - 1 September 2026 19 October - 1 November 2026 21 December 2026 - 3 January 2027 Position Details: GP Anaesthetist Registrar (without AST in Anaesthetics) $2,700 per day GP with FACRRM, JCCA & AST (Advanced Skills Training in Anaesthetics) $3,000 per day Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

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

$2,700 per dayBase salary

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Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry - Adult

Kogarah, New South Wales AU

04 Jan 2027 ~ 10 Jan 2027

Posted 4 months ago

Locum cover is required from 7 - 13 December 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 0830 - 1700 1 week cover at 0.6FTE - 3 days Consultant/Staff Specialist/VMO Psychiatry - General Adult Mix of inpatient general adult and older persons adult/community psychiatry.

On call included.

$2,500 per dayBase salary

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Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry - Adult

Kogarah, New South Wales AU

07 Dec 2026 ~ 13 Dec 2026

Posted 4 months ago

Locum cover is required from 7 - 13 December 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 0830 - 1700 1 weeks of 0.4FTE cover (2 days a weeks).

Consultant/Staff Specialist/VMO Psychiatry - General Adult Mix of inpatient general adult and older persons adult/community psychiatry.

$2,500 per dayBase salary

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Registrar - Medicine - General Medicine / Physician

Goulburn, New South Wales AU

NOW ~ 31 Dec 2026

Posted 4 months ago

Locum cover is required from 3 August - 31 December 2026.

Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

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

$130 per hourBase salary

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Specialist Consultant - Anaesthetics

Coffs Harbour, New South Wales AU

30 Nov 2026 ~ 05 Dec 2026

Posted 4 months ago

Locum cover is required for: 30 November - 2 December 2026 | 0800 - 1800 3 - 4 December 2026 | 0800 - 1800 + 1800 - 0800 on call Position Details: Consultant/Specialist/VMO Benefits: Travel reimbursement and accommodation provided.

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

$3,000 per dayBase salary

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Specialist Consultant - Anaesthetics

Coffs Harbour, New South Wales AU

23 Nov 2026 ~ 28 Nov 2026

Posted 4 months ago

Locum cover is required for: 23 - 26 November 2026 | 0800 - 1800 27 November 2026 | 0800 - 1800 + 1800 - 0800 on call Position Details: Consultant/Specialist/VMO Benefits: Travel reimbursement and accommodation provided.

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

$3,000 per dayBase salary

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Specialist Consultant - Anaesthetics

Coffs Harbour, New South Wales AU

16 Nov 2026 ~ 22 Nov 2026

Posted 4 months ago

Locum cover is required for: 16 - 19 November 2026 | 0800 - 1800 20 November 2026 | 0800 - 1800 + 1800 - 0800 on call 21 November 2026 | 0800 - 0800 on call Position Details: Consultant/Specialist/VMO Benefits: Travel reimbursement and accommodation provided.

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

$3,000 per dayBase salary

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Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP) - Rural Generalist

Groote Eylandt, Northern Territory AU

NOW ~ 29 Jan 2027

Posted 4 months ago

$2,500 per day plus GST Monday to Friday No on call No weekend work Support from other Senior Medical Practitioners at other clinics Support from Nursing and Allied Health staff Travel and accommodation provided Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$2,500 per dayBase salary

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Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP) - Emergency Medicine / SMO

Peterborough, South Australia AU

NOW ~ 26 Dec 2026

Posted 4 months ago

Locum cover is required for: 25 - 26 July 2026 10 - 16 August 2026 22 - 26 August 2026 6 September 2026 13 September 2026 20 September 2026 27 September 2026 9 - 20 October 2026 8 November 2026 15 November 2026 22 November 2026 29 November 2026 24 - 25 December 2026 Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 0800 24-hour on-call (SAVES/SAVCS 1900-0700) GP/SMP Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$2,400 per dayBase salary

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Specialist Consultant - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Maitland, South Australia AU

NOW ~ 01 Jan 2027

Posted 4 months ago

Locum cover is required for: 27 July - 5 August 2026 7 - 10 August 2026 17 - 20 August 2026 26 - 30 August 2026 3 - 4 September 2026 7 - 11 September 2026 21 September 2026 27 September - 1 October 2026 9 - 11 October 2026 15 October 2026 19 - 23 October 2026 29 - 31 October 2026 5 - 8 November 2026 12 - 13 November 2026 18 - 20 November 2026 26 - 30 November 2026 6 - 10 December 2026 16 - 18 December 2026 26 - 31 December 2026 | $2800pd Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 0800 on call (SAVES/SAVCS 1900-0700) SMP/FRACGP/FACRRM/FACEM/Advance Trainee ACEM Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$2,400 per dayBase salary

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Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP) - Emergency Medicine / SMO

Burra, South Australia AU

NOW ~ 29 Dec 2026

Posted 4 months ago

Locum cover is required for: 2 August 2026 30 - 31 August 2026 27 - 28 September 2026 18 October 2026 13 December 2026 20 - 21 December 2026 27 - 28 December 2026 | $2800pd Position Details: Shift times: 0830 - 0830 (SAVES/SAVCS 1900-0700) SMP/FRACGP/FACRRM/FACEM/Advance Trainee ACEM Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$2,400 per dayBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP) - Emergency Medicine / SMO

Balaklava, South Australia AU

NOW ~ 01 Jan 2027

Posted 4 months ago

Locum cover is required for: 23 - 24 July 2026 29 July 2026 10 - 15 August 2026 28 - 30 August 2026 12 - 13 September 2026 21 - 26 September 2026 13 - 18 October 2026 2 - 8 November 2026 16 - 22 November 2026 30 November - 5 December 2026 18 December 2026 28 - 31 December 2026 | $2800pd Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 0800 (SAVES/SAVCS 1900-0700) SMP/FRACGP/FACRRM/FACEM/Advance Trainee ACEM Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$2,400 per dayBase salary

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Resident Medical Officer - Medicine - General Medicine / Physician

Taree, New South Wales AU

21 Dec 2026 ~ 04 Jan 2027

Posted 4 months ago

Locum cover is required from 21 December 2026 - 3 January 2027.

Position Details: Shift times: Various Covering: Wards SRMO 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

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Specialist Consultant - Paediatrics

Spencer Park, Western Australia AU

10 Jan 2027 ~ 31 Jan 2027

Posted 4 months ago

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

$2,900 per dayBase salary

Locum

Registrar - Medicine - Medical Oncology

Bendigo, Victoria AU

23 Nov 2026 ~ 29 Jan 2027

Posted 4 months ago

Locum cover is required from 23 November 2025 - 29 January 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 1630 with one half day Covering: Oncology Haematology Experienced Oncology Haematology Registrar Benefits: 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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How do I become an RMO in Australia?

To become an RMO in Australia, you'll first obtain a medical degree. Then, apply for a hospital internship. Post-internship, you can apply for RMO positions. RMO roles offer clinical exposure and further training. Always check with state health departments and the AMC for specific requirements. Additionally, gaining experience through internships and networking with medical professionals can enhance your chances of securing an RMO position.

How much does a registrar make in Australia?

Will working as a locum affect my tax status?

Where is the work in Australia?

Can I work in Australia?

What paperwork will I need to apply for roles?