60+ Resident Medical Officer jobs found

Resident Medical OfficerJobs in Victoria

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 do Resident Medical Officers in New Zealand make?

Resident Medical Officers in New Zealand earn an annual salary between $60,000 and $100,000. In locum roles, they can expect to earn an hourly rate ranging from $70 to $115. These figures reflect the competitive compensation offered to junior doctors, recognising their essential contributions to healthcare delivery in New Zealand.

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60 Resident Medical Officer jobs found

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Resident Medical Officer - Surgery

Fitzroy, Victoria AU

NOW ~ 13 Sep 2026

Posted 6 days ago

Locum cover is required for: 31 August - 1 September 2026 | 0900 - 1700 2 September 2026 | 080 - 1700 3 September 2026 | 0900 - 1700 4 September 2026 | 0800 - 1400 8 - 9 September 2026 | 1000 - 1700 11 September 2026 | 0630 - 1430 12 - 13 September 2026 | 0700 - 1500 Position Details: Covering: Plastics HMO Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$105 per hourBase salary

Locum

Resident Medical Officer - Medicine

Wangaratta, Victoria AU

NOW ~ 04 Sep 2026

Posted 6 days ago

Locum cover is required from 28 August - 4 September 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 1700 HMO Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

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

$120 per hourBase salary

Locum

Resident Medical Officer - Surgery

Wangaratta, Victoria AU

28 Sep 2026 ~ 30 Sep 2026

Posted 6 days ago

Locum cover is required from 28 - 30 September 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 2030 HMO Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

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

$120 per hourBase salary

Locum

Resident Medical Officer - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Swan Hill, Victoria AU

12 Sep 2026 ~ 04 Oct 2026

Posted 8 days ago

Locum cover is required for: 12 - 15 September 2026 17 - 18 September 2026 21 - 22 September 2026 27 - 29 September 2026 1 - 4 October 2026 Position Details: Shift times: Various shifts Recent experience in Emergency Medicine required ALS or BLS required PGY 4+ 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

Locum

Resident Medical Officer - Medicine

Swan Hill, Victoria AU

03 Sep 2026 ~ 04 Oct 2026

Posted 8 days ago

Locum cover is required for: 3 - 9 September 2026 11 September 2026 14 - 17 September 2026 24 - 27 September 2026 29 September 2026 1 - 4 October 2026 Position Details: Shift times: 0700 - 1630 and 1400 - 2330 Recent experience in General Medicine required ALS or BLS required PGY3+ 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

Locum

Resident Medical Officer - Medicine

Swan Hill, Victoria AU

03 Sep 2026 ~ 27 Sep 2026

Posted 7 days ago

Locum cover is required for: 3 - 9 September 2026 | $140 per hour 11 September 2026 | $140 per hour 14 - 17 September 2026 21 September 2026 23 - 27 September 2026 Position Details: Shift times: Various shifts Recent experience in General Medicine required ALS or BLS required PGY3+ Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

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

$127 per hourBase salary

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Locum

Resident Medical Officer - Medicine

Wangaratta, Victoria AU

NOW ~ 03 Sep 2026

Posted 7 days ago

Locum cover is required from 31 August - 2 September 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 2000 - 0830 HMO Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

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

$150 per hourBase salary

Locum

Resident Medical Officer - Medicine

Stawell, Victoria AU

NOW ~ 27 Sep 2026

Posted 7 days ago

Locum cover is required for: 25 - 26 August 2026 2 - 3 September 2026 9 - 10 September 2026 16 - 17 September 2026 21 - 27 September 2026 Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 1730 Covering: Wards HMO PGY3+ 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

Resident Medical Officer - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Wodonga, Victoria AU

19 Sep 2026 ~ 01 Oct 2026

Posted 7 days ago

Locum cover is required for: 19 - 23 September 2026 28 - 30 September 2026 Position Details: Shift times: 2130 - 0830 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

Resident Medical Officer - Medicine

Echuca, Victoria AU

NOW ~ 09 Sep 2026

Posted 8 days ago

Locum cover is required for: 31 August - 2 September 2026 7 September 2026 9 September 2026 Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 1700 HMO Benefits: Travel reimbursed and accommodation provided.

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

$105 per hourBase salary

Locum

Resident Medical Officer - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Bendigo, Victoria AU

12 Sep 2026 ~ 12 Oct 2026

Posted 7 days ago

Locum cover is required for: 12 - 14 September 2026 | 2300 - 0800 26 - 29 September 2026 | 2300 - 0830 10 - 11 October 2026 | 2300 - 0830 Position Details: HMO Benefits: Accommodation is included.

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

$125 per hourBase salary

Locum

Resident Medical Officer - Medicine

Swan Hill, Victoria AU

NOW ~ 20 Sep 2026

Posted 8 days ago

Locum cover is required for: 1 September 2026 4 - 6 September 2026 10 - 13 September 2026 17 - 21 September 2026 23 - 29 September 2026 2 - 4 October 2026 Position Details: Shift times: 0700 - 1630 and 1400 - 2330 Recent experience in General Medicine required ALS or BLS required PGY3+ 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

Locum

Resident Medical Officer - Surgery

Echuca, Victoria AU

NOW ~ 03 Sep 2026

Posted 8 days ago

Locum cover is required for: 31 August - 1 September 2026 | 0700 - 1430 2 September 2026 | 0700 - 1430 3 September 2026 | 1230 - 2200 Position Details: General Surgery HMO Benefits: Travel reimbursed and accommodation provided.

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

$105 per hourBase salary

Locum

Resident Medical Officer - Medicine

Wangaratta, Victoria AU

NOW ~ 28 Sep 2026

Posted 8 days ago

Locum cover is required for: 31 August - 2 September 2026 10 - 16 September 2026 24 - 27 September 2026 Position Details: Shift times: 2000 - 0830 HMO Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

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

$150 per hourBase salary

Locum

Resident Medical Officer - Surgery

Fitzroy, Victoria AU

NOW ~ 06 Sep 2026

Posted a month ago

Locum cover is required for: 27 August 2026 29 August - 6 September 2026 Position Details: Covering: Plastics RMO Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$105 per hourBase salary

Locum

Resident Medical Officer - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Traralgon West, Victoria AU

NOW ~ 04 Oct 2026

Posted 13 days ago

Locum cover is required for: 24 August 2026 | $140/hour 28 August 2026 12 - 13 September 2026 15 - 18 September 2026 21 - 22 September 2026 26 - 27 September 2026 1 October 2026 4 October 2026 Position Details: Shift times: Various shifts Rates: Days $115 per hour | Nights $125 per hour HMO Benefits: Accommodation provided.

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

$115 per hourBase salary

Locum

Resident Medical Officer - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Wangaratta, Victoria AU

NOW ~ 30 Oct 2026

Posted 2 months ago

Locum cover is required for: 20 - 23 August 2026 25 - 28 August 2026 11 - 13 September 2026 30 September - 4 October 2026 13 October 2026 26 - 28 October 2026 30 October 2026 Position Details: Shift times: Various shifts, includes a mixture of day, evening and night shifts $120/hour Day | $135/hour Evening | $150/hour Night HMO Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

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

$120 per hourBase salary

Locum

Resident Medical Officer - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Wodonga, Victoria AU

NOW ~ 07 Sep 2026

Posted 13 days ago

Locum cover is required from 31 August - 6 September 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 2130 - 0830 PGY3 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

Resident Medical Officer - Obstetrics and Gynaecology

St Albans, Victoria AU

NOW ~ 21 Sep 2026

Posted 13 days ago

Locum cover is required from 31 August - 21 September 2026.

Position Details: Rates: Day $111.30 per hour | Night $121.30 per hour SHMO/HMO Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$111 per hourBase salary

Locum

Resident Medical Officer - Psychiatry

Traralgon West, Victoria AU

07 Sep 2026 ~ 02 Oct 2026

Posted 14 days ago

Locum cover is required for: 7 - 11 September 2026 | 0830 - 1630 14 - 20 September 2026 | 16000 - 0000 + on call to 0830 | $125/hour ($240 flat rate on call/callbacks) 21 - 24 September 2026 | 0830 - 1630 28 September - 2 October 2026 | 0830 - 1630 Position Details: HMO/Registrar Benefits: Accommodation is included.

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

$115 per hourBase salary

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