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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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Director of Medical Services - Medical Administration

Taree, New South Wales AU

Available from 09 Nov 2026

Posted a month ago

Director of Medical Services – Regional Leadership Location: Taree, Barrington Coast, NSW Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent or Fixed Term Salary: Enquire for details Start Date: Flexible About the Role Lead medical services across a regional health sector, driving workforce, clinical governance, service delivery and quality improvement.

Partner with executive leaders to shape future healthcare services and foster a culture of excellence.

Key Responsibilities • Lead medical workforce and clinical services • Drive governance, quality and patient safety • Support strategy, planning and service growth • Oversee recruitment, training and engagement • Promote innovation and continuous improvement Essential Criteria • Medical specialist qualifications and registration • Senior medical leadership/management experience • Expertise in governance and workforce management • Strong communication and stakeholder skills • Demonstrated change leadership • International candidates can be considered What’s On Offer • Influential executive leadership opportunity • Involvement in a major hospital redevelopment • Strong research and academic partnerships • Professional development and leadership support • Relocation assistance, salary packaging, Fitness Passport and EAP Why Taree & the Barrington Coast?

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Director of Medical Services - Medical Administration

Launceston, Tasmania AU

Start dates are flexible

Posted a month ago

Deputy Executive Director of Medical Services – Tertiary Teaching Hospital Location: Northern Tasmania, Australia Employment Type: Fixed-Term, Full-Time (2 years) Salary: AUD $222,789 - $319,701 p.a.

+ 12% superannuation + benefits About the Role An outstanding senior medical leadership opportunity within a leading public health service.

Reporting to executive leadership, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across clinical governance, quality and safety, medical workforce management, service planning, and performance improvement.

$222,789 ~ $319,701Base salary

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Director of Medical Services - Medical Administration

Mount Gambier, South Australia AU

Available from 15 Oct 2026

Posted 3 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

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Specialist Consultant - Surgery

Rockhampton, Queensland AU

Available from 05 Apr 2027

Posted 2 days ago

Looking for a role that offers both professional challenge and an outstanding lifestyle?

Join a supportive team of orthopaedic subspecialists delivering a broad mix of elective and trauma surgery, outreach services, teaching, research, and telehealth.

With a dedicated Upper Limb focus, you'll have the opportunity to help shape a growing service while working alongside experienced colleagues in a collaborative environment.

$240,000 ~ $370,000Base salary

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Specialist Consultant - Medicine

Murdoch, Western Australia AU

Available from 07 Dec 2026

Posted 3 days ago

Consultant – Psychiatry / Addiction Medicine • Location: Fiona Stanley / Cockburn, Western Australia • Employment: Permanent, Fixed-Term Full-Time, Part-Time or Sessional • Salary: $365,665–$465,018 p.a.

pro rata, or $700.96–$891.41 per session, inclusive of applicable allowances • International candidates can be considered About the Role An exciting opportunity is available for a Consultant Psychiatrist, Addiction Medicine Specialist, or Physician with expertise in Addiction Medicine to join a multidisciplinary mental health and addiction service in Perth’s southern metropolitan region.

Working across inpatient and outpatient settings, you will provide specialist care and clinical leadership for patients with complex psychiatric, substance-use and behavioural addiction presentations.

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Specialist Consultant - Medicine

Mackay, Queensland AU

Available from 07 Dec 2026

Posted 3 days ago

Staff Specialist / Senior Staff Specialist – Rehabilitation Medicine Location: Mackay, Queensland Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time, 80 hours per fortnight Salary: L18–L24 / L25–L27 International candidates can be considered About the Role An exciting permanent opportunity is available for a Staff Specialist or Senior Staff Specialist in Rehabilitation Medicine to join a collaborative Department of Medicine in Mackay.

Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will provide high-quality, evidence-based rehabilitation care across inpatient and outpatient settings.

Responsibilities include medical assessment and management, treatment and discharge planning, education, patient safety, clinical audit and service development.

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Specialist Consultant - Medicine

Rockhampton, Queensland AU

Available from 07 Dec 2026

Posted 5 days ago

Senior Staff Specialist / Staff Specialist – Rehabilitation Medicine Location: Rockhampton, Queensland Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time / Part-Time Salary: $223,136–$282,912 p.a.

+ super, allowances and benefits Start Date: Negotiable About the Role Join a specialist Geriatric and Rehabilitation Service based in a purpose-built 16-bed facility, delivering rehabilitation and geriatric care across inpatient, ambulatory and outreach settings.

Lead specialist care for older people with complex needs while contributing to clinical leadership, education and service improvement.

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Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP)

Morayfield, Queensland AU

Start dates are flexible

Posted 10 days ago

General Practitioner – Urgent Care Location: Morayfield, QLD Employment: Permanent, regular weekly shifts or casual Salary: $200–$250/hr + GST or 75% of billings, whichever is higher International candidates can be considered About the Role An urgent opportunity is available for VR GPs (FRACGP or FACRRM) to join a busy, modern Urgent Care Clinic in Morayfield, just north of Brisbane.

Available shifts: Wednesday: 7am–5pm Saturday: 7am–5pm Sunday: 1pm–9pm Rates: 8am–6pm: $200/hr + GST or 75% billings 6pm–8pm: $225/hr + GST or 75% billings Weekends/Public Holidays: $250/hr + GST or 75% billings Whichever is higher.

Lump-sum arrangements may be available for GPs committing to one regular weekly shift.

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