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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 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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79 Resident Medical Officer jobs found

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Resident Medical Officer - Medicine - General Medicine / Physician

Swan Hill, Victoria AU

04 Nov 2026 ~ 27 Dec 2026

Posted 10 days ago

Locum cover is required for: 4 - 6 November 2026 25 - 27 December 2026 Position Details: Shift times: 0700 - 1630 and 1400 - 2330 Recent experience in General Medicine required Rates: $126.60 p/hr HSV Base Rate | $150 p/hr Public Holidays 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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Resident Medical Officer - Medicine - General Medicine / Physician

Echuca, Victoria AU

24 Oct 2026 ~ 25 Oct 2026

Posted 11 days ago

Locum cover is required from 24 - 25 October 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 2200 HMO/Registrar Benefits: Travel and accommodation included.

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 - Medicine - Neurology

Fitzroy, Victoria AU

02 Nov 2026 ~ 08 Nov 2026

Posted 11 days ago

Locum cover is required from 2 - 8 November 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: A mix of days and evenings HMO Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$105 per hourBase salary

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Resident Medical Officer - Medicine - Neurology

Fitzroy, Victoria AU

02 Nov 2026 ~ 31 Jan 2027

Posted 11 days ago

Locum cover is required from 2 November 2026 - 31 January 2027.

Position Details: Shift times: A mix of days and evenings HMO Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$105 per hourBase salary

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Resident Medical Officer - Surgery

Fitzroy, Victoria AU

02 Nov 2026 ~ 03 Jan 2027

Posted 11 days ago

Locum cover is required from 2 November 2026 - 3 January 2027.

Position Details: Shift times: A mix of days and evenings Cardiothoracics HMO Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$105 per hourBase salary

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Resident Medical Officer - Medicine - General Medicine / Physician

Swan Hill, Victoria AU

NOW ~ 03 Jan 2027

Posted a month ago

Locum cover is required for: 26 October - 1 November 2026 4 - 6 November 2026 25 - 27 December 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.

$127 per hourBase salary

Locum

Resident Medical Officer - Medicine - General Medicine / Physician

Bendigo, Victoria AU

NOW ~ 30 Oct 2026

Posted 11 days ago

Locum cover is required for: 21 October 2026 | 2000 - 0830 26 October 2026 | 0800 - 1500 27 - 28 October 2026 | 0800 - 2000 30 October 2026 | 0800 - 2000 Position Details: Previous General Medicine experience Registrar: $115.00 Standard Hourly (Days) | $125.00 Standard Hourly (Nights) 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 - Medicine - General Medicine / Physician

Traralgon West, Victoria AU

NOW ~ 14 Nov 2026

Posted 18 days ago

Locum cover is required for: 10 - 13 October 2026 15 October 2026 17 - 18 October 2026 26 - 27 October 2026 31 October - 1 November 2026 5 - 6 November 2026 9 November 2026 12 - 13 November 2026 Position Details: Shift times: Various Medical HMO $115ph - $130ph Benefits: Accommodation provided.

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

$115 per hourBase salary

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Resident Medical Officer - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Traralgon West, Victoria AU

NOW ~ 09 Nov 2026

Posted 18 days ago

Locum cover is required for: 9 October 2026 | 2300 - 0800 ($140ph) 1 November 2026 | 1400 - 2330 ($115ph) 8 November 2026 | 2300 - 0800 ($125ph) Position Details: Shift times: 2300 - 0830 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)

Horsham, Victoria AU

02 Nov 2026 ~ 04 Jan 2027

Posted 22 days ago

Locum cover is required for: 2 - 8 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

Locum

Resident Medical Officer - Psychiatry

Wangaratta, Victoria AU

NOW ~ 30 Oct 2026

Posted 16 days ago

Locum cover is required for: 12 - 15 October 2026 | 0800 - 1600 16 October 2026 | 0800 - 1400 19 - 22 October 2026 | 0800 - 1600 23 October 2026 | 0800 - 1400 26 - 29 October 2026 | 0800 - 1600 30 October 2026 | 0800 - 1400 Position Details: HMO 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 - Medicine - General Medicine / Physician

Warrnambool, Victoria AU

NOW ~ 28 Oct 2026

Posted 17 days ago

Locum cover is required 7 - 27 October 2026.

Benefits: 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

Ballarat Central, Victoria AU

NOW ~ 24 Oct 2026

Posted 22 days ago

Locum cover is required for: 17 - 18 October 2026 | 1900 - 0730 22 - 23 October 2026 | 2030 - 0730 Position Details: General Surgery HMO Benefits: Accommodation provided.

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

$121 per hourBase salary

Locum

Resident Medical Officer - Medicine - General Medicine / Physician

Wangaratta, Victoria AU

NOW ~ 23 Oct 2026

Posted 23 days ago

Locum cover is required from 21 - 23 October 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 - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Wangaratta, Victoria AU

NOW ~ 24 Oct 2026

Posted 2 months ago

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)

Colac, Victoria AU

16 Nov 2026 ~ 26 Nov 2026

Posted 18 days ago

Locum cover is required for: 16 - 19 November 2026 24 - 26 November 2026 Position Details: Shift times: 1200 - 2130 PGY3+ HMO Benefits: 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 - Psychiatry

Traralgon West, Victoria AU

18 Dec 2026 ~ 12 Jan 2027

Posted 18 days ago

Locum cover is required from 18 December 2026 - 12 January 2027.

Position Details: Shift times: 0830 - 1630 HMO $115/hr | Registrar $160/hr Covering: Flynn Ward Benefits: Accommodation is included.

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

$115 per hourBase salary

Locum

Resident Medical Officer - Urgent Care

Colac, Victoria AU

16 Nov 2026 ~ 26 Nov 2026

Posted 18 days ago

Locum cover is required for: 16 - 19 November 2026 23 - 26 November 2026 Position Details: Shift times: 1200- 2130 HMO PGY3+ Benefits: Accommodation is provided, and milage reimbursed Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$111 per hourBase salary

Locum

Resident Medical Officer - Paediatrics

St Albans, Victoria AU

02 Nov 2026 ~ 31 Jan 2027

Posted 21 days ago

Locum cover is required from 2 November 2026 - 31 January 2027.

Position Details: Shift times: Days ($111.30/hour) | Nights ($121.30/hour) HMO Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$111 per hourBase salary

Locum

Resident Medical Officer - Urgent Care

Colac, Victoria AU

23 Nov 2026 ~ 08 Jan 2027

Posted 23 days ago

Locum cover is required for: 23 - 26 November 2026 | 23000 - 0830 | $140 per hour 28 - 30 December 2026 | 1200 – 2130 4 - 6 January 2027 | 1200 – 2130 8 January 2027 | 1200 – 2130 Position Details: HMO PGY3+ Benefits: Accommodation is provided, and milage reimbursed Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$130 per hourBase salary

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“Easy process, felt well taken care of with a personal contact person. Great communication and flexibility. ”

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RMO, Internal Medicine

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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.

How do you become an RMO in Australia?

What is a Resident Medical Officer in Australia?

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What are the levels of doctor grades in Australia?

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