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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Doctor jobs in Australia

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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Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP)

Dalby, Queensland AU

NOW ~ 24 Oct 2026

Posted 6 months ago

Locum cover is required for: 29 June - 6 July 2026 | 0800 - 0800 25 - 27 September 2026 | 0800 - 2300 28 September - 1 October 2026 | 0800 - 2300 12 - 24 October 2026 | 0800 - 0800 Position Details: Locum Senior Medical Officer with Emergency experience (FACRRM/FRACGP+Obs AdvDipObs) 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

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Registrar - Surgery

Mackay, Queensland AU

NOW ~ 20 Dec 2026

Posted 6 months ago

Locum cover is required for: 18 - 24 May 2026 13 June - 20 December 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

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Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Spencer Park, Western Australia AU

NOW ~ 30 Sep 2026

Posted 6 months ago

Locum cover is required from 1 June - 30 September 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 1700 | Monday - Friday Full Time Consultant Psychiatrist only Supported by full time ATT Registrar and ATT RMO.

Working within the Assessment Treatment Team (ATT), Community Mental Health (Adult Service) $2500 - $2900 + GST On call 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)

Mungindi, Queensland AU

NOW ~ 05 Oct 2026

Posted 6 months ago

Locum cover is required: 15 April - 5 October 2026 18 October - 15 November 2026 22 November 2026 - ongoing Position Details: GP/ED Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

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

$2,350 per dayBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Surgery

Armidale, New South Wales AU

21 Dec 2026 ~ 28 Dec 2026

Posted 6 months ago

Locum cover is required from 21 - 27 December 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 0800 + on call Consultant/Specialist/VMO Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

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

$2,750 per dayBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Southport, Queensland AU

NOW ~ 31 Dec 2026

Posted 6 months ago

Locum cover is required from May or June - December 2026.

Position Details: Covering: Youth – Inpatient/Community Must hold FRANZCP Can be a Child and Youth or Adult General Psychiatrist Minimum block of 4 weeks Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

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

$2,200 per dayBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Paediatrics

Goulburn, New South Wales AU

NOW ~ 31 Dec 2026

Posted 6 months ago

Locum cover is required for: 10 April 2026 20 April 2026 27 April 2026 22 June 2026 29 - 30 June 2026 6 July 2026 7 July 2026 24 July 2026 14 Spetember 2026 21 September 2026 26 October 2026 2 November 2026 9 November 2026 16 November 2026 23 November 2026 30 November 2026 7 December 2026 14 December 2026 21 December 2026 23 - 24 December 2026 28 December 2026 30 - 31 December 2026 Position Details: Various shifts On call $2400 - $3000/day | Clinics $2200/day Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

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

$2,200 per dayBase salary

Locum

Resident Medical Officer - Medicine

Goulburn, New South Wales AU

28 Nov 2026 ~ 02 Feb 2027

Posted 7 months ago

Locum cover is required from 28 November 2026 - 2 February 2027.

Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 1630 Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

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

$90 per hourBase salary

Locum

Registrar - Surgery

Wollongong, New South Wales AU

NOW ~ 02 Oct 2026

Posted 6 months ago

Locum cover is required from 2 September - 2 October 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 0700 - 1530 On call Benefits: Accommodation allowance is included.

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

$180 per hourBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Surgery

Adelaide, South Australia AU

NOW ~ 21 Dec 2026

Posted 8 months ago

Locum cover is required for: 23 February - 2 March 2026 23 - 30 March 2026 8 - 16 April 2026 27 April - 7 May 2026 9 - 13 May 2026 25 May - 1 June 2026 13 - 20 July 2026 24 - 31 August 2026 7 - 14 Sep 2026 12 - 19 Oct 2026 2 - 9 Nov 2026 16 - 23 Nov 2026 14 - 21 Dec 2026 Position Details: FRACS / Specialist registration with AHPRA Covering: Kidney Transplant Surgery Experience in high-volume or quaternary transplant units Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

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

$2,750 per dayBase salary

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Registrar - Surgery

Bathurst, New South Wales AU

NOW ~ 30 Oct 2026

Posted 6 months ago

Locum cover is required from 3 August - 30 October 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 0700 - 1700 Monday - Friday OT, wards, clinics, ED patient reviews, etc Consultant and Intern support On call Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

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

$1,800 per dayBase salary

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Registrar - Surgery

Bathurst, New South Wales AU

02 Nov 2026 ~ 29 Jan 2027

Posted 6 months ago

Locum cover is required from 2 November 2026 - 29 January 2027.

Position Details: Shift times: 0700 - 1700 Monday - Friday OT, wards, clinics, ED patient reviews, etc Consultant and Intern support On call Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

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

$1,800 per dayBase salary

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Registrar - Medicine

Coffs Harbour, New South Wales AU

NOW ~ 18 Feb 2027

Posted 6 months ago

Locum cover is required from 27 August 2026 - 17 February 2027.

Position Details: Shift times: 2000 - 0830 | Night Shifts only Week on Week off - Must be able to work full block.

PGY3+ Including at least 1 year of relevant experience.

$170 per hourBase salary

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Specialist Consultant - Surgery

Griffith, New South Wales AU

21 Dec 2026 ~ 28 Dec 2026

Posted 7 months ago

Locum cover is required from 21 - 27 December 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 0800 Consultant/Specialist GESA certified required.

Roster will consist of on call only.

$2,500 per dayBase salary

Locum

Registrar - General Practice (GP)

St Kilda, Victoria AU

NOW ~ 16 Mar 2027

Posted 7 months ago

Locum cover is required from 4 May 2026 - 16 March 2027.

Position Details: Shift times: Regular shifts | 10 - 20 hours in the first few weeks/months PGY4+ with ED or GP experience Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$150 per hourBase salary

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Registrar - Surgery

North Tamworth, New South Wales AU

11 Oct 2026 ~ 12 Oct 2026

Posted 7 months ago

Locum cover is required for 11 October 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 0700 - 1530 + on call 1530 - 0700 Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

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

$180 per hourBase salary

Locum

Registrar - Surgery

North Tamworth, New South Wales AU

NOW ~ 09 Oct 2026

Posted 7 months ago

Locum cover is required for/from 27 September 2026 | 0700 - 1530 + on call 1530 - 0700 28 September - 2 October 2026 Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

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

$180 per hourBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP)

Parkes, New South Wales AU

NOW ~ 04 Oct 2026

Posted 7 months ago

Locum cover is required from 28 September - 4 October 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 0745 - 0815 Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$2,500 per dayBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP)

Forbes, New South Wales AU

NOW ~ 05 Oct 2026

Posted 7 months ago

Locum cover is required from 28 September - 4 October 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 1730 - 0800 Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$2,500 per dayBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP)

Parkes, New South Wales AU

29 Sep 2026 ~ 05 Oct 2026

Posted 7 months ago

Locum cover is required 28 September - 4 October 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 1800 - 0800 Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$2,500 per dayBase salary

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