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 - Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Matiland, New South Wales AU

16 Nov 2026 ~ 23 Nov 2026

Posted a month ago

Locum cover is required for: 16 - 17 November 2026 | 0800 - 1300 $2500/day 18 - 19 November 2026 | 0800 - 0800 $3000/day 20 November 2026 | 0800 - 1800 $2500/day 21 - 22 November 2026 | 0800 - 0800 $3000/day Position Details: Consultant/Specialist/VMO Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

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

$2,500 per dayBase salary

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Specialist Consultant - Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Matiland, New South Wales AU

09 Nov 2026 ~ 14 Nov 2026

Posted a month ago

Locum cover is required for: 9 November 2026 | 1300 - 1800 $2500/day 10 November 2026 | 0800 - 1300 $2500/day 11 - 12 November 2026 | 0800 - 1800 $2500/day 13 November 2026 | 0800 - 0800 $3000/day Position Details: Consultant/Specialist/VMO Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

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

$2,500 per dayBase salary

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Specialist Consultant - Surgery

Taree, New South Wales AU

29 Sep 2026 ~ 29 Sep 2026

Posted a month ago

Locum cover is required for 29 September 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 1700 Consultant/Specialist/VMO Covering: theatre lists.

Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

$3,000 per dayBase salary

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Registrar - Surgery

Matiland, New South Wales AU

12 Oct 2026 ~ 16 Oct 2026

Posted a month ago

Locum cover is required from 12 - 16 October 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 0700 - 1530 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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Specialist Consultant - Anaesthetics

Wallaroo, South Australia AU

NOW ~ 09 Dec 2026

Posted 2 months ago

Locum cover is required for: 1 - 3 September 2026 7 - 8 December 2026 Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 0800 on call 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

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Medicine

Ipwsich, Queensland AU

NOW ~ 28 Nov 2026

Posted a month ago

Locum cover is required ASAP - 3 months.

Position Details: Shift times: Monday - Friday No weekends or on-call requirements Covering: Addiction Medicine Specialist or a GP with Opioid Substitution Therapy (OST) Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$2,200 per dayBase salary

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Specialist Consultant - Anaesthetics

Queanbeyan, New South Wales AU

02 Oct 2026 ~ 21 Oct 2026

Posted a month ago

Locum cover is required for: 2 October 2026 8 - 14 October 2026 21 October 2026 Position Details: Shift times: A mix of 0800 - 1300, 0800 - 1700, 0700 - 0700 GP Anaesthetist/Specialist Anaesthetic Theatre Coverage Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.

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

$2,500 per dayBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Pialba, Queensland AU

07 Oct 2026 ~ 31 Jan 2027

Posted 2 months ago

Locum cover is required from 7 October 2026 - 31 January 2027.

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 - Surgery

North Tamworth, New South Wales AU

19 Oct 2026 ~ 23 Oct 2026

Posted a month ago

Locum cover is required for: 19 - 20 October 2026 | 0700 - 1530 21 October 2026 | 0700 - 1530 + on call 2300 - 0700 22 - 23 October 2026 | 0700 - 1530 Benefits: Travel reimbursement and accommodation provided.

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

$180 per hourBase salary

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Registrar - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Grafton, New South Wales AU

NOW ~ 29 Nov 2026

Posted a month ago

Locum cover is required for: 14 - 16 September 2026 | $145/hr 5 - 6 October 2026 10 - 11 October 2026 21 October 2026 7 - 8 November 2026 11 November 2026 14 November 2026 18 November 2026 21 - 22 November 2026 25 November 2026 29 November 2026 Position Details: Shift times: 0700 - 1530 PGY3+ 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

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Resident Medical Officer - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Taree, New South Wales AU

26 Sep 2026 ~ 29 Sep 2026

Posted a month ago

Locum cover is required for: 26 September 2026 28 - 29 September 2026 Position Details: Shift times: 1300 - 2300 Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.

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

$130 per hourBase salary

Locum

Resident Medical Officer - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Taree, New South Wales AU

28 Sep 2026 ~ 28 Sep 2026

Posted a month ago

Locum cover is required for 28 September 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 1830 Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.

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

$130 per hourBase salary

Locum

Resident Medical Officer - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Taree, New South Wales AU

28 Sep 2026 ~ 29 Sep 2026

Posted a month ago

Locum cover is required from 28 - 29 September 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 1830 Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.

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

$130 per hourBase salary

Locum

Resident Medical Officer - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Taree, New South Wales AU

01 Oct 2026 ~ 05 Oct 2026

Posted a month ago

Locum cover is required from 1 - 4 October 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 2230 - 0830 Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.

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

$150 per hourBase salary

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Registrar - Intensive Care Medicine

Taree, New South Wales AU

05 Oct 2026 ~ 12 Oct 2026

Posted a month ago

Locum cover is required from 5 - 11 October 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 2000 - 0830 Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.

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

$180 per hourBase salary

Locum

Resident Medical Officer - Medicine

Bunbury, Western Australia AU

25 Sep 2026 ~ 31 Oct 2026

Posted a month ago

Locum cover is required for: 25 September 2026 12 October 2026 16 - 17 October 2026 31 October 2026 Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 1600 or 1300 - 2100 PGY2 to PGY3 Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$110 per hourBase salary

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Registrar - Psychiatry

Glenside, South Australia AU

29 Sep 2026 ~ 14 Oct 2026

Posted a month ago

Locum cover is required for: 29 - 30 September 2026 6 - 7 October 2026 13 - 14 October 2026 Position Details: Shift times: 0830 - 1700 Registrar/RMO Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

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

$183 per hourBase salary

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Resident Medical Officer - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Nowra, New South Wales AU

29 Oct 2026 ~ 02 Nov 2026

Posted a month ago

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

Position Details: Shift times: 2300 - 0900 RMO $180/hour | Registrar $190/hour Benefits: Accommodation is included.

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

$180 per hourBase salary

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Registrar - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Nowra, New South Wales AU

26 Oct 2026 ~ 01 Nov 2026

Posted a month ago

Locum cover is required for: 26 - 27 October 2026 28 October 2026 | Registrar only 29 - 31 October 2026 1 November 2026 | Registrar only Position Details: Shift times: 1400 - 0000 RMO $160/hour | Registrar $180/hour Benefits: Accommodation is included.

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

$180 per hourBase salary

Locum

Resident Medical Officer - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Nowra, New South Wales AU

24 Oct 2026 ~ 24 Oct 2026

Posted a month ago

Locum cover is required for 24 October 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 1400 - 0000 RMO $160/hour | Registrar $180/hour Benefits: 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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