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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NewLocum

Registrar - Paediatrics

Port Augusta, South Australia AU

06 Oct 2026 ~ 24 Dec 2026

Posted 6 hours ago

Locum cover is required for: 6 - 9 October 2026 19 - 23 October 2026 26 - 30 October 2026 2 - 6 November 2026 9 - 13 November 206 16 - 20 November 2026 23 - 27 November 2026 30 November - 4 December 2026 7 - 11 December 2026 14 - 18 December 2026 21 - 24 December 2026 Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 1700 On call 2 days a week from 1700 - 1200 (Midnight) consultant support Sunrise EMR + PAS training required Rates: $1500 per weekday when not on-call, $1800 when on call Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

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

$1,500 per dayBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Paediatrics

Grafton, New South Wales AU

25 Sep 2026 ~ 28 Sep 2026

Posted 24 days ago

Locum cover is required from 25 - 27 September 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 0800 Consultant/Specialist/VMO Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.

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

$4,000 per dayBase salary

NewLocum

Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP)

Ipwsich, Queensland AU

21 Sep 2026 ~ 21 Dec 2026

Posted 6 hours ago

Locum cover is required ASAP - ongoing.

Position Details: Working a combination of virtual (from home) and at Centres across Wacol and Gatton; no on-call.

Monday - Friday, 0800 - 1630 onsite or Evenings 1330 - 2200 virtually Saturdays 0800 - 1630 and/or 1330 - 2200 virtually Preferred but optional: Virtual support clinic from home Work laptop will be provided (will need internet access) Saturday shifts 0800 - 1630 and/or 1330 - 2200 (can be in place of a weekday shift) Weekday evening shifts (1330 - 2200) Opioid substitution therapy credentialled and to provide clinics Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided where required.

$2,246 per dayBase salary

Locum

Registrar - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Bathurst, New South Wales AU

19 Sep 2026 ~ 12 Oct 2026

Posted a month ago

Locum cover is required for: 19 September 2026 | $2000 per day 12 October 2026 Position Details: Shift times: A mix of 0800 - 1800, 1100 - 2100, and 1400 - 0000 Rates: Day = 0800 - 1800 - $1,600/daily Mid = 1100 - 2100 - $1,600/daily Evening = 1400 - 0000 - $1,800/daily Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.

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

$1,800 per dayBase salary

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NewLocum

Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP)

Ipwsich, Queensland AU

21 Sep 2026 ~ 21 Dec 2026

Posted 6 hours ago

Locum cover is required ASAP - ongoing.

Position Details: Monday to Friday, 8 hours per day No on-call or weekend requirements Providing care in scheduled clinics (new patients and reviews) Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided where required.

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

$2,246 per dayBase salary

NewLocum

Specialist Consultant - Paediatrics

Griffith, New South Wales AU

28 Sep 2026 ~ 01 Oct 2026

Posted 6 hours ago

Locum cover is required from 28 - 30 September 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 0800 Roster consists of on call and assistance in ICU/ED/ Labour Ward Consultant/Specialist 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

NewLocum

Specialist Consultant - Surgery

Alice Springs, Northern Territory AU

09 Nov 2026 ~ 13 Nov 2026

Posted 6 hours ago

Locum cover is required from 9 - 13 November 2026.

Benefits: Travel reimbursed and accommodation is included.

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

$2,800 per dayBase salary

NewLocum

Registrar - Medicine

Pialba, Queensland AU

29 Dec 2026 ~ 31 Dec 2026

Posted 7 hours ago

Locum cover is required from 29 - 31 December 2026.

Benefits: Travel and accommodation allowance.

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

$2,300 per dayBase salary

NewLocum

Registrar - Medicine

Pialba, Queensland AU

09 Nov 2026 ~ 13 Nov 2026

Posted 6 hours ago

Locum cover is required from 9 - 13 November 2026.

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

NewLocum

Registrar - Surgery

North Tamworth, New South Wales AU

19 Sep 2026 ~ 20 Sep 2026

Posted 7 hours ago

Locum cover is required from 19 - 20 September 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 0730 - 1530 Surgery Orthopaedic Benefits: Travel reimbursed and accommodation provided.

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

$200 per hourBase salary

NewLocum

Registrar - Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Queanbeyan, New South Wales AU

21 Sep 2026 ~ 19 Oct 2026

Posted 7 hours ago

Locum cover is required for: 21 September 2026 16 - 19 October 2026 Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 1630 PGY4+ 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

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Anaesthetics

Pialba, Queensland AU

NOW ~ 09 Oct 2026

Posted 2 months ago

Locum cover is required ASAP - 9 October 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

Registrar - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Cooma, New South Wales AU

10 Oct 2026 ~ 31 Oct 2026

Posted 4 days ago

Locum cover is required for: 10 October 2026 16 - 17 October 2026 24 October 2026 31 October 2026 Position Details: Shift times: 0730 - 1530 PGY5+ ED or ED Registrar for ED Non In charge 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 - Paediatrics

Wangaratta, Victoria AU

02 Oct 2026 ~ 07 Jan 2027

Posted 3 days ago

Locum cover is required for: 2 - 5 October 2026 25 December 2026 - 7 January 2027 Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 2030 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

NewLocum

Specialist Consultant - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Warragul, Victoria AU

NOW ~ 19 Sep 2026

Posted 7 hours ago

Locum cover is required for 18 September 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 1330 - 2300 then on call from 2300 - 0730 FACEM Benefits: Accommodation is included.

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

$3,000 per dayBase salary

NewLocum

Resident Medical Officer - Medicine

Strathalbyn, South Australia AU

17 Oct 2026 ~ 06 Nov 2026

Posted 7 hours ago

Locum cover is required for: 17 - 18 October 2026 26 - 27 October 2026 2 - 6 November 2026 Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 1630 Covering: Inpatient Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$183 per hourBase salary

NewLocum

Resident Medical Officer - Medicine

Mount Barker, South Australia AU

19 Sep 2026 ~ 03 Nov 2026

Posted 7 hours ago

Locum cover is required for: 19 September 2026 17 - 30 October 2026 2 - 3 November 2026 Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 1630 | 1200 - 2030 Covering: Inpatient Benefits: Accommodation included.

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

$183 per hourBase salary

NewLocum

Resident Medical Officer - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Bedford Park, South Australia AU

19 Sep 2026 ~ 19 Sep 2026

Posted 8 hours ago

Locum cover is required for 19 September 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: Day shift RMO/Registrar Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$219 per hourBase salary

NewLocum

Resident Medical Officer - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Bedford Park, South Australia AU

19 Sep 2026 ~ 19 Sep 2026

Posted 8 hours ago

Locum cover is required for 19 September 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: Day shift RMO/Registrar Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$219 per hourBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Medicine

Echuca, Victoria AU

19 Sep 2026 ~ 20 Sep 2026

Posted 2 days ago

Locum cover is required from 19 - 20 September 2026.

Position Details: Victorian-based physician preferred On call and ward rounds Rate On call rate $2500 including ward rounds | Ward rounds only $2000 Benefits: Travel reimbursed 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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