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Q: How do you become an RMO in Australia?

To become an RMO in Australia, you must complete your bachelor's degree in medicine and then successfully complete a one-year internship. It is essential to obtain APHRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency) registration to work as an RMO. This registration ensures that you meet the necessary professional standards and qualifications required to provide high-quality healthcare as a Junior Doctor in Australia.

Q: What is a Resident Medical Officer in Australia?

A Resident Medical Officer or RMO in Australia is a doctor in their second postgraduate year (PGY-2). They gain invaluable clinical experience by working in public hospitals under the guidance of senior medical specialists. RMOs play a crucial role in patient care and contribute to the overall functioning of the healthcare system.

Q: How much do Resident Medical Officers in Australia make?

Resident Medical Officers in Australia typically earn a salary range of $60,000 - $100,000 per year, depending on factors such as experience and location. For locum work, they can expect to earn around $90 - $150 per hour. These rates reflect the rewarding compensation that junior doctors receive for their dedication and commitment to providing quality healthcare.

Q: What are the levels of doctor grades in Australia?

Medical student Resident Medical Officer (RMO) (PGY-2) Registrar (PGY-5) Senior Resident Medical Officer (SMO) (PGY 3/4) Specialist Consultant

Q: How much does an RMO earn in Australia?

In Australia, an RMO (Resident Medical Officer) typically earns between $70,000 to $85,000 AUD per annum, though this can vary by state, hospital, and hours worked. Additional allowances for overtime or working in high-demand areas can also influence these figures. Juniors PGY+2 might earn $150 to $200 AUD per hour when locuming.

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183 Resident Medical Officer jobs found

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Resident Medical Officer - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Port Pirie, South Australia AU

20 Dec 2026 ~ 17 Jan 2027

Posted 9 days ago

Locum cover is required for: 20 - 24 December 2026 6 December 2026 14 - 15 December 2026 21 December 2026 1 - 3 January 2027 9 - 10 January 2027 17 January 2027 Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 1800 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

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Resident Medical Officer - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Katoomba, New South Wales AU

19 Dec 2026 ~ 20 Dec 2026

Posted 9 days ago

Locum cover is required for 19 December 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 2230 - 0830 Resident/Registrar/CMO At least PGY-3 with 6 months minimum ED experience.

Critical Care - Emergency.

$250 per hourBase salary

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Resident Medical Officer - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Katoomba, New South Wales AU

13 Dec 2026 ~ 14 Dec 2026

Posted 9 days ago

Locum cover is required for 13 December 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 2230 - 0830 Resident/Registrar/CMO At least PGY-3 with 6 months minimum ED experience.

Critical Care - Emergency.

$250 per hourBase salary

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Resident Medical Officer - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Katoomba, New South Wales AU

12 Dec 2026 ~ 13 Dec 2026

Posted 9 days ago

Locum cover is required for 12 December 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 2230 - 0830 Resident/Registrar/CMO At least PGY-3 with 6 months minimum ED experience.

Critical Care - Emergency.

$250 per hourBase salary

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Resident Medical Officer - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Katoomba, New South Wales AU

05 Dec 2026 ~ 06 Dec 2026

Posted 9 days ago

Locum cover is required for 5 December 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 2230 - 0830 Resident/Registrar/CMO At least PGY-3 with 6 months minimum ED experience.

Critical Care - Emergency.

$250 per hourBase salary

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Resident Medical Officer - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Maclean, New South Wales AU

14 Nov 2026 ~ 03 Jan 2027

Posted 9 days ago

Locum cover is required for: 14 - 15 November 2026 | 0800 - 1630 | $145/hr 21 December 2026 - 3 January 2027 | 1500 - 2330 Position Details: RMO/JMO PGY3+ At least 1 year of relevant experience.

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)

Wallaroo, South Australia AU

06 Dec 2026 ~ 29 Jan 2027

Posted 9 days ago

Locum cover is required for: 6 December 2026 12 - 13 December 2026 17 - 18 December 2026 25 - 27 December 2026 31 December 2026 - 1 January 2027 8 - 16 January 2026 27 - 29 January 2027 Position Details: Shift times: 1100 - 2100 Rates: $140 - $180 per hour Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.

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

$140 per hourBase salary

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Resident Medical Officer - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Wallaroo, South Australia AU

29 Nov 2026 ~ 11 Jan 2027

Posted 10 days ago

Locum cover is required for: 29 November - 1 December 2026 21 December 2026 - 2 January 2027 5 - 10 January 2027 Position Details: Shift times: 2230 - 0830 Rates: $140 - $180 per hour Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.

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

$140 per hourBase salary

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Resident Medical Officer - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Wallaroo, South Australia AU

NOW ~ 26 Jan 2027

Posted 10 days ago

Locum cover is required for: 5 November 2026 9 - 10 November 2026 3 December 2026 7 - 8 December 2026 17 December 2026 24 - 25 December 2026 1 January 2026 8 - 9 January 2026 20 - 26 January 2026 Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 1800 Rates: $140 - $180 per hour Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.

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

$140 per hourBase salary

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Resident Medical Officer - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Camperdown, New South Wales AU

NOW ~ 29 Dec 2026

Posted 10 days ago

Locum cover is required for: 3 November 2026 5 - 9 November 2026 13 - 15 November 2026 19 - 22 November 2026 25 - 29 November 2026 2 - 6 December 2026 12 December 2026 20 December 2026 24 - 27 December 2026 29 December 2026 Position Details: Shift times: Various PGY3 SRMO or Registrar or above Paeds experience preferable.

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

$120 per hourBase salary

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Resident Medical Officer - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Burnie, Tasmania AU

10 Nov 2026 ~ 10 Jan 2027

Posted 10 days ago

Locum cover is required from 10 November 2026 - 10 January 2027.

Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

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

$1,200 per dayBase salary

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Resident Medical Officer - Emergency Medicine (ED)

North Tamworth, New South Wales AU

10 Nov 2026 ~ 12 Nov 2026

Posted 10 days ago

Locum cover is required from 10 - 11 November 2026.

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

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

$200 per hourBase salary

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Resident Medical Officer - Emergency Medicine (ED)

North Tamworth, New South Wales AU

07 Nov 2026 ~ 09 Nov 2026

Posted 10 days ago

Locum cover is required from 7 - 8 November 2026.

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

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

$200 per hourBase salary

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Resident Medical Officer - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Windsor, New South Wales AU

15 Nov 2026 ~ 15 Nov 2026

Posted 10 days ago

Locum cover is required for 15 November 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 1800 Resident/Registrar/CMO RMO $140/hour | Senior $180/hour Critical Care - Emergency.

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

$140 per hourBase salary

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Resident Medical Officer - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Gosford, New South Wales AU

NOW ~ 14 Nov 2026

Posted 11 days ago

Locum cover is required for: 28 - 29 October 2026 31 October - 1 November 2026 6 - 8 November 2026 12 - 13 November 2026 Position Details: Shift times: A mix of 0800 - 1830, 1400 - 2400, and 2230 - 0830 Days $130/hr - $160/hr | Nights $180/hr SRMO 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)

Gosford, New South Wales AU

09 Nov 2026 ~ 15 Nov 2026

Posted 11 days ago

Locum cover is required for: 9 November 2026 14 - 15 November 2026 Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 1830 SRMO Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$160 per hourBase salary

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Resident Medical Officer - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Horsham, Victoria AU

NOW ~ 05 Jan 2027

Posted 11 days ago

Locum cover is required for: 2 November 2026 | 2130 - 0830 16 - 18 November 2026 | 0800 - 1900 28 December 2026 - 4 January 2027 | 2130 - 0830 Position Details: HMO/Ward Cover Benefits: Accommodation and mileage reimbursed.

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

$180 per hourBase salary

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Resident Medical Officer - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Swan Hill, Victoria AU

04 Jan 2027 ~ 07 Jan 2027

Posted 11 days ago

Locum cover is required from 4 - 5 January 2027 Position Details: Shift times: 2000 - 0830 Must be confident working solo with nursing and on call support Must have neo-resus training and certification Must have ALS Must have recent ED experience PGY 4+ Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

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

$250 per hourBase salary

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Resident Medical Officer - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Echuca, Victoria AU

13 Nov 2026 ~ 16 Nov 2026

Posted 11 days ago

Locum cover is required from 13 - 15 November 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 2130 - 0830 HMO Benefits: Travel reimbursed and accommodation provided.

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

$111 per hourBase salary

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Resident Medical Officer - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Traralgon West, Victoria AU

NOW ~ 23 Nov 2026

Posted 15 days ago

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

$125 per hourBase salary

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How do I become an RMO in Australia?

To become an RMO in Australia, you'll first obtain a medical degree. Then, apply for a hospital internship. Post-internship, you can apply for RMO positions. RMO roles offer clinical exposure and further training. Always check with state health departments and the AMC for specific requirements. Additionally, gaining experience through internships and networking with medical professionals can enhance your chances of securing an RMO position.

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