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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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Permanent

Specialist Consultant - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Cairns North, Queensland AU

Available from 15 Oct 2026

Posted 2 months ago

Senior Staff Specialist or Staff Specialist – Emergency Medicine Location: Cairns, QLD Employment Type: Fixed-Term Temporary, Flexible Salary: Up to $281,545 p.a.

+ Superannuation & Benefits Start Date: ASAP to August 2027 About the Role An opportunity for a Senior Staff Specialist or Staff Specialist in Emergency Medicine to join a major regional health service in Tropical North Queensland.

You will provide specialist emergency care, support rural clinicians, and contribute to education, training, and service improvement initiatives.

Available on applicationBase salary

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Specialist Consultant - Medicine

Burnie, Tasmania AU

23 Nov 2026 ~ 10 Jan 2027

Posted 2 months ago

Locum cover is required from 23 November 2026 - 10 January 2027.

Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 1700 On Call Ratio - Roster 1:4 Covering: Our physicians conduct twice daily rounds on Medical Ward/ICU/ED/AMU/Surgical Ward/Bass Ward.

Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

$2,500 per dayBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Anaesthetics

Armidale, New South Wales AU

02 Jan 2027 ~ 04 Jan 2027

Posted 2 months ago

Locum cover is required from 2 - 3 January 2027.

Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 0800 Consultant/Specialist/VMO GP Anaesthetists are encouraged to apply.

Please note, rates are fixed at $2600/day for shifts without on-call duties and $3100/day for shifts with on-call responsibilities.

$3,500 per dayBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Medicine

Latrobe, Tasmania AU

NOW ~ 02 Oct 2026

Posted 2 months ago

Locum cover is required from 7 September - 2 October 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 1700 Covering: clinic, occasional ward review / phone consult 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 - Medicine

Coffs Harbour, New South Wales AU

NOW ~ 28 Oct 2026

Posted 2 months ago

Locum cover is required for: 23 July 2026 30 July - 5 August 2026 13 - 19 August 2026 27 August - 2 September 2026 10 September - 28 October 2026 Position Details: Shift times: 1000 - 2030 May require undertaking in-charge and on-call duties Experience Required: Minimum of 3 years post-graduate 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

Permanent

Specialist Consultant - Medicine

Mackay, Queensland AU

Available from 15 Oct 2026

Posted 2 months ago

Staff Specialist – Interventional Cardiology Location: Mackay, QLD Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time Salary: Competitive Specialist Remuneration Package Start Date: Negotiable About the Role An exciting opportunity for an Interventional Cardiologist to join a busy regional cardiac service.

You will provide specialist cardiology care across inpatient and outpatient settings, including diagnostic and interventional procedures such as coronary intervention, cardiac imaging, and device implantation.

Working within an accredited training environment, you will contribute to education, clinical governance, and service development.

$350,000 ~ $500,000Base salary

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Permanent

Specialist Consultant - Anaesthetics

Rockhampton, Queensland AU

Available from 15 Oct 2026

Posted 2 months ago

Senior Staff Specialist or Staff Specialist – Anaesthesia Location: Rockhampton, QLD Employment Type: Full-Time Salary: $267,790 - $339,527 p.a.

+ Superannuation & Benefits Start Date: Negotiable About the Role An excellent opportunity for a Senior Staff Specialist or Staff Specialist Anaesthetist to join a regional referral hospital.

You will provide specialist anaesthesia services across a broad range of surgical specialties while contributing to education, supervision, research, and quality improvement activities.

$267,790 ~ $339,527Base salary

Permanent

Registrar - Surgery

Launceston, Tasmania AU

Available from 01 Feb 2027

Posted 2 months ago

Registrar – General Surgery (Non-Accredited) Location: Launceston, TAS Employment Type: Fixed-Term Full-Time (February 2027 to February 2028) Salary: $138,978 - $194,675 p.a.

+ 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging Start Date: 1 February 2027 About the Role An excellent opportunity for a General Surgery Registrar to join a well-supported surgical team in regional Tasmania.

You will gain broad exposure to General Surgery, including operating, emergency, and outpatient settings, while rotating through Breast/Endocrine, Colorectal, and Upper GI/Hepatobiliary specialties.

$138,978 ~ $194,675Base salary

Permanent

Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP)

Patterson Lakes, Victoria AU

Start dates are flexible

Posted 2 months ago

General Practitioner | Permanent | Bulk Billing | Full Patient Books Are you looking for a well-established practice with immediate earning potential and a supportive team?

We are currently seeking a VRGP to join a busy bulk billing clinic with full patient books from day one.

What's on offer: 70%+ of billings Billing up to $4,000per day $250ph income guarantee Bulk billing practice Full books from commencement Skin cancer mentoring available Negotiable sign-on bonus Permanent position with an ASAP start Practice hours: Monday to Friday: 8:00am – 5:00pm Saturday: 8:00am – 11:00am If you're looking for a busy practice where you can hit the ground running while developing your skin cancer skills, I'd love to have a chat.

Available on applicationBase salary

Permanent

Director of Medical Services - Medical Administration

Mount Gambier, South Australia AU

Available from 15 Oct 2026

Posted 2 months ago

Director of Medical Services – Regional Health Service Location: Mount Gambier, SA Employment Type: Temporary Full-Time (12-Month Contract, potential ongoing appointment) Salary: MD2 | $243,212 - $320,467 p.a.

+ 12% Superannuation, Leave Loading & Salary Sacrifice Start Date: Negotiable About the Role An outstanding leadership opportunity for an experienced medical professional to provide strategic and operational leadership within a major regional health service.

Reporting to the Executive Director, Medical Services, you will lead clinical governance, medical workforce management, service planning, and quality improvement initiatives to support safe, high-quality patient care.

$243,212 ~ $320,467Base salary

Locum

Registrar - Surgery

Gladstone, Queensland AU

NOW ~ 31 Jan 2027

Posted 4 months ago

Locum cover is required for: 20 - 31 July 2026 1 November -2026 - 31 January 2027 Position Details: PHO Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

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

$1,044 per dayBase salary

Permanent

Clinical Director - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Swan Hill, Victoria AU

Available from 15 Oct 2026

Posted 2 months ago

Deputy Director – Emergency Medicine Location: Swan Hill, VIC Employment Type: Full Time or Part Time (minimum 0.5 FTE) Salary: As per EBA, including an incentivised package and accommodation support Start Date: Negotiable About the Role An exciting leadership opportunity for an experienced Emergency Medicine clinician to support the Clinical Director in the leadership, governance, and operational management of a modern regional Emergency Department.

You will provide senior clinical oversight, contribute to workforce planning, support quality and safety initiatives, and mentor junior medical staff while maintaining a clinical workload.

International candidates can be considered.

$250,000 ~ $500,000Base salary

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Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP)

Injune, Queensland AU

NOW ~ 14 Oct 2026

Posted 3 months ago

Locum cover is required for: 22 - 27 July 2026 16 - 23 September 2026 7 - 14 October 2026 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

Registrar - Surgery

Joondalup, Western Australia AU

NOW ~ 31 Jan 2027

Posted 2 months ago

Locum cover is required 3 August - 31 January 2027.

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

$126 per hourBase salary

Locum

Registrar - Medicine

Goulburn, New South Wales AU

NOW ~ 31 Dec 2026

Posted 3 months ago

Locum cover is required from 3 August - 31 December 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.

$130 per hourBase salary

Locum

Resident Medical Officer - Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Nowra, New South Wales AU

NOW ~ 01 Nov 2026

Posted 2 months ago

Locum cover is required from 3 August - 1 November 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 1630 Benefits: 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 - Medicine

Douglas, Queensland AU

NOW ~ 30 Oct 2026

Posted 2 months ago

Locum cover is required 20 July - 30 October 2026.

Position Details: Monday - Friday No on call requirements Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.

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

$2,300 per dayBase salary

Locum

SMO/MOSS - Psychiatry

Ipswich, Queensland AU

NOW ~ 27 Oct 2026

Posted 2 months ago

Locum cover is required from 27 August - 27 October 2026.

Position Details: Clinician to provide GP coverage for the General Health Clinic 1 day per week SMO Benefits: Mileage reimbursement.

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

$1,728 per dayBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Spencer Park, Western Australia AU

NOW ~ 18 Oct 2026

Posted 3 months ago

Locum cover is required for: 13 - 21 August 2026 26 September - 11 October 2026 17 - 18 October 2026 Position Details: A mix of days and evening shifts $2700 - $2900 + GST FACEM Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$2,700 per dayBase salary

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Registrar - Medicine

Coffs Harbour, New South Wales AU

NOW ~ 05 Nov 2026

Posted 2 months ago

Locum cover is required from 30 July - 4 November 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 2000 - 0830 PGY3+ At least 1 year of relevant experience.

Benefits: Travel reimbursement and accommodation provided.

$170 per hourBase salary

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