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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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Specialist Consultant - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Wodonga, Victoria AU

Start dates are flexible

Posted 3 months ago

Emergency Medicine Specialist – Cross-Campus Setting Location: Albury–Wodonga, NSW/VIC Border, Australia Employment Type: Permanent / Full-Time (part-time opportunities may be available) Salary: AUD $250,000 – $450,000+ per annum (dependent on experience and allowances) About the Role Join a high-performing regional emergency department working across two hospital campuses, managing a broad and diverse patient population.

You will deliver specialist emergency care, support and supervise junior doctors, and work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

The role also offers opportunities to be involved in teaching, clinical governance, and quality improvement initiatives, making it ideal for specialists looking to further develop their leadership and mentoring skills in a well-supported environment.

$250,000 ~ $450,000Base salary

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Specialist Consultant - Surgery

Launceston, Tasmania AU

24 Dec 2026 ~ 05 Jan 2027

Posted 4 months ago

Locum cover is required from 24 December 2026 - 5 January 2027.

Position Details: Shift times: Day Work + On Call Rate: $3500 per day (Monday to Friday)+ $140 On Call (if rostered) 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

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Registrar - Paediatrics

Dubbo, New South Wales AU

05 Oct 2026 ~ 12 Oct 2026

Posted 3 months ago

Locum cover is required from 5 - 11 October 2026 Position Details: Shift times: 2000 - 0830 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

Locum

Registrar - Paediatrics

Dubbo, New South Wales AU

04 Jan 2027 ~ 11 Jan 2027

Posted 3 months ago

Locum cover is required from 4 - 10 January 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.

$140 per hourBase salary

Permanent

Specialist Consultant - Medicine

Hobart, Tasmania AU

Start dates are flexible

Posted 3 months ago

Staff Specialist – Geriatric Medicine Royal Hobart Hospital, TAS $222K – $305K + benefits | Closing: 19 July Overview Join Tasmania’s largest hospital as part of a team of 18 geriatricians, delivering care across acute, subacute, outpatient, and community settings.

Role Highlights 106-bed aged care service (acute, GEM, dementia + GEM at Home) Clinics: memory, falls, movement disorders + subspecialty exposure Mix of inpatient, outpatient & telehealth Orthogeriatrics + outreach (TAZREACH) options Opportunity to shape Older Person’s ED model Team & Support Strong training environment (registrars, RMOs, interns) Active teaching + research opportunities Highly collaborative, stable team What’s on Offer Salary packaging + PD leave Relocation & visa sponsorship Supportive team culture and career development

$250,000 ~ $370,000Base salary

Locum

Registrar - Paediatrics

Dubbo, New South Wales AU

22 Jan 2027 ~ 25 Jan 2027

Posted 3 months ago

Locum cover is required from 22 - 24 January 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 2000 - 0830 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

Locum

Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP)

Scottsdale, Tasmania AU

NOW ~ 02 Oct 2026

Posted 7 months ago

Locum cover is required for: 13 - 17 July 2026 20 - 24 July 2026 27 - 31 July 2026 3 - 7 August 2026 10 - 14 August 2026 17 - 21 August 2026 24 - 28 August 2026 31 August - 4 September 2026 7 - 11 September 2026 14 - 18 September 2026 21 September 2026 25 September 2026 28 September - 2 October 2026 Position Details: Shift times: 0900 - 1700 Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$1,400 per dayBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Medicine

Douglas, Queensland AU

NOW ~ 09 Oct 2026

Posted 3 months ago

Locum cover is required from 31 August - 9 October 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 1630 | Monday - Friday 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

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Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP)

Moree, New South Wales AU

NOW ~ 22 Nov 2026

Posted 3 months ago

Locum cover is required for: 28 - 30 August 2026 25 - 27 September 2026 23 - 25 October 2026 20 - 22 November 2026 Position Details: Shift times: 0700 - 1900 CMO In charge Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$2,750 per dayBase salary

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Specialist Consultant - Medicine

Mackay, Queensland AU

21 Dec 2026 ~ 08 Jan 2027

Posted 3 months ago

Locum cover is required from 21 December - 8 January 2026.

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

Permanent

Specialist Consultant - Pathology

Hobart, Tasmania AU

Start dates are flexible

Posted 3 months ago

Our client is advertising an opportunity for a Staff Specialist – Anatomical Pathology to permanently join their team at a public hospital in TAS.

The ideal start date for this position is ASAP.

$222,789 ~ $319,701Base salary

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Specialist Consultant - Obstetrics and Gynaecology

North Tamworth, New South Wales AU

13 Oct 2026 ~ 19 Oct 2026

Posted 3 months ago

Locum cover is required for: 13 October 2026 15 - 18 October 2026 Position Details: Shift times: 0730 - 0730 Consultant/Specialist/VMO Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

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 - Obstetrics and Gynaecology

North Tamworth, New South Wales AU

NOW ~ 28 Sep 2026

Posted 3 months ago

Locum cover is required from 25 - 27 September 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 0730 - 0730 Consultant/Specialist/VMO Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

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 - Psychiatry

Bunbury, Western Australia AU

14 Dec 2026 ~ 29 Jan 2027

Posted 3 months ago

Locum cover is required from 9 June - 1 August 2025.

Position Details: Shift times: 0830 - 1630 | Monday - Friday On call required Covering: Consultation-Liaison 6+ years Australian experience Benefits: Travel and accommodation reimbursement.

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

$2,800 per dayBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP)

Surat, Queensland AU

NOW ~ 23 Nov 2026

Posted 3 months ago

Locum cover is required for: 6 - 13 July 2026 17 - 24 August 2026 1 - 23 November 2026 Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

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

$2,600 per dayBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP)

Dirranbandi, Queensland AU

NOW ~ 13 Mar 2027

Posted 3 months ago

Locum cover is required for: 5 - 12 July 2026 9 - 16 August 2026 6 - 20 September 2026 14 - 18 October 2026 15 - 22 November 2026 13 December 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.

$2,500 per dayBase salary

Permanent

Clinical Director - Surgery

Launceston, Tasmania AU

Start dates are flexible

Posted 3 months ago

Our client is advertising an opportunity for a Director - Department of Medicine (Surgery) to permanently join their team at a public hospital in TAS.

The ideal start date for this position is ASAP.

$222,789 ~ $319,701Base salary

Permanent

Specialist Consultant - Medicine

Launceston, Tasmania AU

Start dates are flexible

Posted 3 months ago

Director – Department of Medicine Location: Launceston General Hospital, Tasmania Contract: 3-year fixed term | Full-time Salary: $222k–$319k + super + 35% private practice + vehicle + CPD Role Lead and manage Surgical Services (theatres, clinics, workforce, budget) Oversee governance, performance, and service delivery Contribute to statewide strategy Maintain a clinical surgical workload Requirements Specialist registration (AHPRA) Senior consultant with strong leadership/management experience Executive-level surgical leadership role combining clinical + operational oversight

$300,000 ~ $400,000Base salary

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Specialist Consultant - Medicine

Bundaberg, Queensland AU

NOW ~ 29 Sep 2026

Posted 3 months ago

Locum cover is required from 21 - 29 September 2026.

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

Locum

Resident Medical Officer - Medicine

Taree, New South Wales AU

14 Nov 2026 ~ 15 Nov 2026

Posted 3 months ago

Locum cover is required from 14 - 15 November 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 2030 Covering: Wards 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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