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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.

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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.

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2 Clinical Director jobs found

Permanent

Clinical Director - Surgery

Launceston, Tasmania AU

Start dates are flexible

Posted 3 months ago

Director – Surgical Services (Department of Medicine) Location: Launceston, Tasmania Employment Type: Full-Time Salary: Competitive remuneration package About the Role This senior leadership position oversees Surgical Services within a major 450-bed teaching hospital serving Northern Tasmania.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams, ensuring high-quality, efficient surgical care across theatres, day procedures, and outpatient services.

The role combines strategic leadership, clinical governance, and resource management, with responsibility for workforce development, service improvement, and maintaining strong performance aligned with national safety and quality standards.

$300,000 ~ $400,000Base 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

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Registrar - Surgery

Pialba, Queensland AU

NOW ~ 02 Oct 2026

Posted 2 months ago

Locum cover is required from ASAP - 2 October 2026.

Position Details: PHO Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

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

$1,034 per dayBase salary

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Registrar - Surgery

Bendigo, Victoria AU

19 Oct 2026 ~ 21 Oct 2026

Posted 6 days ago

Locum cover is required from 19 - 21 October 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: Nights Previous General Surgery experience Benefits: 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 - Surgery

Bendigo, Victoria AU

NOW ~ 23 Oct 2026

Posted 7 days ago

Locum cover is required from 21 September - 23 October 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: Days and Evenings (including some weekends) Previous General Surgery experience Rates: $160 per hour days and $170 per hour nights Benefits: Accommodation is included.

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

$180 per hourBase salary

Locum

Registrar - Surgery

Rockhampton, Queensland AU

21 Sep 2026 ~ 27 Sep 2026

Posted a month ago

Locum cover is required from 21 - 27 September 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 0700 - 1730 Monday - Friday Rotating overnight shift 1930 - 0730, 7 nights per fortnight Rotating on call between 1 - 3 days per fortnight Covering: Clinics, theatre, wards as rostered PHO 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

21 Sep 2026 ~ 21 Sep 2026

Posted 10 hours ago

Locum cover is required for 21 September 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 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

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Surgery

Rockhampton, Queensland AU

21 Sep 2026 ~ 01 Dec 2026

Posted 9 days ago

Locum cover is required from 21 September - 1 December 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 0700 - 1730 On call as rostered 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

Cudgen, New South Wales AU

16 Nov 2026 ~ 03 Jan 2027

Posted 8 days ago

Locum cover is required from 16 November 2026 - 3 January 2027.

Position Details: Shift times: Various days, evenings and weekends 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 - Surgery

Cairns North, Queensland AU

26 Oct 2026 ~ 22 Feb 2027

Posted 2 months ago

Locum cover is required for: 26 October - 2 November 2026 23 - 30 November 2026 18 - 25 January 2027 15 - 22 February 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

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Specialist Consultant - Surgery

Coffs Harbour, New South Wales AU

25 Sep 2026 ~ 28 Sep 2026

Posted 2 days ago

Locum cover is required from 25 - 28 September 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 1800 - 1800 Consultant/Specialist/VMO Covering: on call emergency trauma roster, Fracture clinics and emergency trauma lists.

Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

$3,000 per dayBase salary

Locum

Hamlyn Terrace, New South Wales AU

NOW ~ 13 Nov 2026

Posted 14 hours ago

Locum cover is required for: 16 - 18 September 2026 21 - 25 September 2026 28 September - 2 October 2026 5 - 9 October 2026 12 - 16 October 2026 19 - 22 October 2026 26 - 29 October 2026 2 - 6 November 2026 9 - 13 November 2026 Position Details: Shift times: 0700 - 1530 Covering: Orthopaedic SRMO Benefits: Accommodation is included.

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

$100 per hourBase salary

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Specialist Consultant - Surgery

North Tamworth, New South Wales AU

06 Oct 2026 ~ 07 Oct 2026

Posted 15 hours ago

Locum cover is required for 6 October 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 0700 - 0700 Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

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

$3,250 per dayBase salary

Permanent

Clinical Director - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Queanbeyan, New South Wales AU

Available from 09 Nov 2026

Posted 10 days ago

Director - Emergency Medicine Location: Queanbeyan, NSW Employment Type: Staff Specialist or VMO (Min.

30 hrs/week) Salary: NSW Health rates Start Date: TBC About the Role Lead a busy Emergency Department managing approximately 27,000 presentations annually.

This role combines clinical practice with departmental leadership, including governance, service development, education and workforce growth.

$250,000 ~ $450,000Base salary

Permanent

Clinical Director - Rural Hospital Medicine

Matiland, New South Wales AU

Available from 09 Nov 2026

Posted 13 days ago

Clinical Director / Head of Department – Medicine Location: Maitland Hospital, Hunter Valley, NSW Employment Type: Full-Time (1.0 FTE) | Fixed Term or Permanent Salary: Enquire for details Start Date: Flexible About the Role Lead the Department of Medicine in a modern regional hospital, providing strategic, clinical and operational leadership.

Ensure safe, high-quality patient care while driving service development, workforce excellence and innovation.

Approximately 50% of the role is clinical.

Available on applicationBase salary

Permanent

Clinical Director - Psychiatry

Geraldton, Western Australia AU

Start dates are flexible

Posted 14 days ago

Our client is advertising an opportunity for a Director Clinical Services for Mental Health to permanently join their team at a public hospital in WA.

The ideal start date for this position is ASAP.

Available on applicationBase salary

Permanent

Clinical Director - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Queanbeyan, New South Wales AU

Available from 19 Oct 2026

Posted 2 months ago

Director - Emergency Medicine Location: Queanbeyan, NSW Employment Type: Staff Specialist or Visiting Medical Officer (Minimum 30 hrs/week) Salary: NSW Award Rates Apply Start Date: By Negotiation About the Role Lead a busy Emergency Department seeing approximately 27,000 presentations annually.

This role combines clinical practice with leadership responsibilities across service development, clinical governance, workforce planning and education.

Approximately 20-25 hours per week is dedicated to leadership duties, with the remainder being clinical.

$250,000 ~ $450,000Base 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

Permanent

Clinical Director - Radiology

Port Macquarie, New South Wales AU

Start dates are flexible

Posted 10 months ago

This private practice in Port Macquarie are seeking a FRANZCR Radiologist to join their team on a permanent, full time basis.

Port Macquarie is a coastal town on the mid-north coast of New South Wales, Australia, known for its relaxed lifestyle, stunning beaches, and natural beauty.

Surrounded by national parks and bordered by the Hastings River, it offers a mix of outdoor adventure and laid-back charm.

$450,000 ~ $700,000Base salary

NewLocum

Specialist Consultant - Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Katoomba, New South Wales AU

21 Oct 2026 ~ 21 Oct 2026

Posted 4 hours ago

Locum cover is required for 21 October 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 0700 - 1700 Consultant/Specialist/VMO Covering: Ward on site.

Benefits: Accommodation is included.

$2,500 per dayBase salary

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Specialist Consultant - Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Katoomba, New South Wales AU

20 Oct 2026 ~ 21 Oct 2026

Posted 4 hours ago

Locum cover is required for 20 October 2026.

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Benefits: Accommodation is included.

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Specialist Consultant - Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Katoomba, New South Wales AU

13 Oct 2026 ~ 14 Oct 2026

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Locum cover is required for 13 October 2026.

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Westmead, New South Wales AU

14 Oct 2026 ~ 01 Jan 2027

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Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP)

Inverell, New South Wales AU

13 Nov 2026 ~ 16 Nov 2026

Posted 5 hours ago

Locum cover is required from 13 - 15 November 2026.

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Specialist Consultant - Anaesthetics

Windsor, New South Wales AU

12 Oct 2026 ~ 13 Oct 2026

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Locum cover is required for 12 October 2026.

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

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Windsor, New South Wales AU

28 Sep 2026 ~ 28 Sep 2026

Posted 8 hours ago

Locum cover is required for 28 September 2026.

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$1,750 per dayBase salary

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Resident Medical Officer - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Windsor, New South Wales AU

27 Sep 2026 ~ 28 Sep 2026

Posted 8 hours ago

Locum cover is required for 27 September 2026.

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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 - General Practice (GP)

Queanbeyan, New South Wales AU

01 Oct 2026 ~ 13 Oct 2026

Posted 9 hours ago

Locum cover is required for: 1 October 2026 | $3500/day 5 October 2026 | $3500/day 8 - 12 October 2026 Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 0800 GP Obstetrician/ Specialist O&G for GP Obstetrician On call 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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