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 - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Albury, New South Wales AU

25 Sep 2026 ~ 01 Nov 2026

Posted a month ago

Locum cover is required for: 25 - 26 September 2026 30 September 2026 - 4 October 2026 6 October 2026 8 - 11 October 2026 14 - 17 October 2026 19 October 2026 23 - 24 October 2026 27 October 2026 30 October - 1 November 2026 Position Details: Shift times: Various shifts FACEM Benefits: Travel 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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Resident Medical Officer - Surgery

Albury, New South Wales AU

NOW ~ 26 Oct 2026

Posted 11 days ago

Locum cover is required for: 21 - 27 September 2026 | $160/hour 19 - 25 October 2026 Position Details: Shift times: 2130 - 0830 HMO Surgical Ward Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

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

$140 per hourBase salary

Locum

Registrar - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Hamlyn Terrace, New South Wales AU

NOW ~ 11 Oct 2026

Posted 2 months ago

Locum cover is required for: 21 September 2026 26 September 2026 28 September 2026 2 October 2026 5 - 6 October 2026 8 - 9 October 2026 11 October 2026 Position Details: Shift times: 1400 - 2400 CMO/Registrar Benefits: Accommodation is included.

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

$145 per hourBase salary

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Registrar - Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Mildura, Victoria AU

12 Oct 2026 ~ 30 Nov 2026

Posted 3 days ago

Locum cover is required for: 12 - 18 October 2026 26 October - 15 November 2026 23 - 29 November 2026 Position Details: Shift times: 1930 - 0800 Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

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

$190 per hourBase salary

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Registrar - Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Pialba, Queensland AU

NOW ~ 31 Jan 2027

Posted 6 days ago

Locum cover is required ASAP - 31 January 2027.

Position Details: PHO Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.

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

$1,034 per dayBase salary

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Registrar - Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Pialba, Queensland AU

28 Sep 2026 ~ 31 Jan 2027

Posted 3 days ago

Locum cover is required 28 September 2026 - 31 January 2027.

Position Details: PHO Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.

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

$1,034 per dayBase salary

Locum

Registrar - Intensive Care Medicine

Wollongong, New South Wales AU

26 Sep 2026 ~ 31 Oct 2026

Posted 25 days ago

Locum cover is required for: 26 September 2026 | $180/hour 1 - 4 October 2026 6 - 7 October 2026 16 October 2026 20 - 21 October 2026 25 October 2026 28 - 30 October 2026 Position Details: Shift times: A mix of 0700 - 1900 and 1900 - 0700 CMO Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$150 per hourBase salary

Locum

Resident Medical Officer - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Burnie, Tasmania AU

NOW ~ 25 Oct 2026

Posted 2 months ago

Locum cover is required from 21 September - 25 October 2026.

Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

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

$1,200 per dayBase salary

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Registrar - Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Gosford, New South Wales AU

NOW ~ 26 Oct 2026

Posted a month ago

Locum cover is required for: 20 - 25 September 2026 27 September 2026 30 September 2026 1 - 2 October 2026 14 - 20 October 2026 26 October 2026 Position Details: Shift times: Various shifts Trainee Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$170 per hourBase salary

Locum

Resident Medical Officer - Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Burnie, Tasmania AU

23 Sep 2026 ~ 09 Oct 2026

Posted 2 months ago

Locum cover is required from 23 September - 9 October 2026.

Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

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

$1,200 per dayBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Obstetrics and Gynaecology

South Toowoomba, Queensland AU

NOW ~ 01 Jan 2027

Posted 3 months ago

Locum cover is required ASAP - January 2027.

Position Details: Covering: Obstetrics and gynecology cover, emergency services, ANC and gynae outpatients.

On call is required, 1:8 including overnight.

$2,300 per dayBase salary

Locum

Resident Medical Officer - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Swan Hill, Victoria AU

21 Dec 2026 ~ 03 Jan 2027

Posted 5 days ago

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

Position Details: Shift times: Various shifts Recent experience in Emergency Medicine required ALS or BLS required PGY 4+ Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

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

$140 per hourBase salary

Locum

Registrar - Psychiatry

Fairfield, Victoria AU

NOW ~ 31 Oct 2026

Posted 11 days ago

Locum cover is required from 14 September - 31 October 2026.

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

$160 per hourBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Port Augusta, South Australia AU

25 Sep 2026 ~ 05 Jan 2027

Posted a month ago

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

Locum

Resident Medical Officer - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Victor Harbor, South Australia AU

NOW ~ 14 Oct 2026

Posted 4 days ago

Locum cover is required for: 18 - 19 September 2026 24 September - 1 October 2026 4 - 7 October 2026 9 October 206 11 - 13 October 2026 Position Details: Shift times: Various shifts PGY3+ Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$169 per hourBase salary

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Resident Medical Officer - Medicine

Broken Hill, New South Wales AU

28 Sep 2026 ~ 09 Oct 2026

Posted 3 days ago

Locum cover is required for: 28 September - 2 October 2026 6 - 9 October 2026 Position Details: Shift times: 1630 - 2000 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

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Paediatrics

Kalgoorlie, Western Australia AU

NOW ~ 28 Feb 2027

Posted 12 days ago

Locum cover is required for: ASAP - 15 October 2026 2 November - 10 December 2026 29 December 2026 - 8 January 2027 25 January - 28 February 2027 Position Details: Shift times: 0830 - 1630 $2700 – this rate is for less than 6 years $2900 – this rate is for 6 years plus 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

Locum

Registrar - Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Kalgoorlie, Western Australia AU

21 Dec 2026 ~ 31 Dec 2026

Posted a month ago

Locum cover is required from 21 - 31 December 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 1600 Monday - Friday | Rotating On Call Must be 6 Years plus and have 3 Years Full time as a Registrar in Australia.

Benefits: Travel is included.

$2,300 per dayBase salary

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Specialist Consultant - Surgery

Geraldton, Western Australia AU

29 Sep 2026 ~ 02 Oct 2026

Posted 3 days ago

Locum cover is required from 29 September - 1 October 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 0730 - 0730 (ends 0730 on 2 October) Specialist - Orthopaedic Consultant Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.

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

$2,970 per dayBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Kalgoorlie, Western Australia AU

12 Oct 2026 ~ 28 Feb 2027

Posted 3 months ago

Locum cover is required for: 12 - 21 October 2026 14 December 2026 - 28 February 2027 Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 1630 Rate dependent on qualifications and experience.

Rate: $2700 – this rate is for less than 6 years | $2900 – this rate is for 6 years plus Rotating on-call Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

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

$2,900 per dayBase salary

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