This depends on where you work – the hospital or clinic chooses how a doctor is paid. This will work one of three ways: You’re paid by the hospital/clinic as an employee You’re paid by the hospital/clinic as a contractor Medrecruit pays you directly (this can be as a casual employee of Medrecruit or via your company) Your recruitment specialist can tell you which method you’ll be paid for each job you undertake.

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Doctor jobs in South Australia

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.

Q: What paperwork will I need to apply for roles?

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.

Q: Do you charge a fee to doctors?

No, our service is free for doctors! We're paid by hospitals and clinics for our services and are preferred suppliers in several states and areas. Because we have a huge network of doctors, we save clinics and hospitals time (and money) by taking the stress out of the hiring and credentialing process.

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Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP)

Whyalla, South Australia AU

25 Sep 2026 ~ 10 Jan 2027

Posted a month ago

Locum cover is required for: 25 - 28 September 2026 20 - 27 October 2026 9 - 11 November 2026 17 - 25 November 2026 27 - 28 December 2026 4 - 10 January 2027 Position Details: Shift times: 1300 - 2330 Suitable for FRACGP / FACRRM / ACEM certificate / SMO FELLOWED RATES: $240ph weekdays, $260ph Weekends and Public Holiday.

NON-FELLOWED RATES: $230ph weekdays, $250ph Weekends and Public Holiday Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

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

$230 per hourBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP)

Whyalla, South Australia AU

NOW ~ 04 Jan 2027

Posted 3 months ago

Locum cover is required for: 12 - 15 September 2026 | $3500pd 25 - 29 September 2026 10 - 18 October 2026 27 October - 8 November 2026 16 - 22 November 2026 29 November - 6 December 2026 14 December 2026 - 3 January 2027 Position Details: Shift times: 2130 - 0800 Suitable for FRACGP / FACRRM / ACEM certificate / SMO FELLOWED RATES: $250ph weekdays, $270ph Weekends and Public Holiday.

NON-FELLOWED RATES: $250ph weekdays, $270ph Weekends and Public Holiday 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

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Woodville South, South Australia AU

12 Oct 2026 ~ 12 Oct 2026

Posted 12 days ago

Locum cover is required for 12 October 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 0830 - 1700 Covering: Ward Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

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

$2,500 per dayBase salary

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Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP)

Gawler, South Australia AU

NOW ~ 01 Oct 2026

Posted 12 days ago

Locum cover is required for: 13 September 2026 30 September 2026 Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 0800 GP Anaesthetist or FANZCA Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$3,139 per dayBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Anaesthetics

Clare, South Australia AU

09 Oct 2026 ~ 09 Oct 2026

Posted 12 days ago

Locum cover is required for 9 October 2026.

Position Details: On call Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$3,000 per dayBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Anaesthetics

Port Pirie, South Australia AU

NOW ~ 08 Dec 2026

Posted 2 months ago

Locum cover is required for: 11 - 15 September 2026 21 - 22 September 2026 28 September 2026 30 September - 1 October 2026 6 - 7 October 2026 8 - 9 October 2026 12 - 14 October 2026 21 October 2026 26 - 27 October 2026 29 October 2026 3 November 2026 6 November 2026 9 - 10 November 2026 18 November 2026 1 December 2026 4 December 2026 7 - 8 December 2026 Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 1600 Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.

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

$2,500 per dayBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Port Pirie, South Australia AU

NOW ~ 18 Oct 2026

Posted 17 days ago

Locum cover is required for: 18 - 20 September 2026 | $2800pd 25 - 27 September 2026 2 - 11 October 2026 16 - 18 October 2026 Position Details: Neonatal On call + ED Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.

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

$2,400 per dayBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP)

Clare, South Australia AU

10 Oct 2026 ~ 11 Oct 2026

Posted 12 days ago

Locum cover is required from 10 - 11 October 2026.

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

$3,000 per dayBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP)

Yorketown, South Australia AU

08 Oct 2026 ~ 13 Oct 2026

Posted 12 days ago

Locum cover is required from 8 - 13 October 2026.

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

$2,600 per dayBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP)

Maitland, South Australia AU

05 Oct 2026 ~ 08 Oct 2026

Posted 12 days ago

Locum cover is required from 5 - 8 October 2026.

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

$2,400 per dayBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP)

Burra, South Australia AU

27 Sep 2026 ~ 10 Oct 2026

Posted 12 days ago

Locum cover is required for: 27 September 2026 10 October 2026 Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$2,400 per dayBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP)

Booleroo, South Australia AU

25 Sep 2026 ~ 28 Dec 2026

Posted 2 months ago

Locum cover is required for: 25 - 27 September 2026 | $2600pd 2 - 5 October 2026 30 October - 1 November 2026 27 - 29 November 2026 21 - 24 December 2026 25 - 28 December 2026 | $2800pd Position Details: Shift times: GP Clinic M-F 0900 - 1700 and ED on call 0800 - 0800 24/7 GP/SMP Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$2,400 per dayBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP)

Peterborough, South Australia AU

27 Sep 2026 ~ 27 Sep 2026

Posted 12 days ago

Locum cover is required for 27 September 2026.

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

$2,400 per dayBase salary

Locum

Resident Medical Officer - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Mount Gambier, South Australia AU

03 Oct 2026 ~ 09 Oct 2026

Posted 12 days ago

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)

Mount Gambier, South Australia AU

06 Oct 2026 ~ 14 Oct 2026

Posted 12 days ago

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

$180 per hourBase salary

Locum

Registrar - Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Port Augusta, South Australia AU

NOW ~ 30 Oct 2026

Posted 3 months ago

Locum cover is required for: 9 - 11 September 2026 14 - 18 September 2026 21 - 25 September 2026 28 September - 2 October 2026 6 - 9 October 2026 12 - 16 October 2026 19 - 23 October 2026 26 - 30 October 2026 Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 1700 No on call $1500/day | On call $1800/day Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

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

$1,500 per dayBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP)

Naracoorte, South Australia AU

21 Sep 2026 ~ 23 Sep 2026

Posted 13 days ago

Locum cover is required from 21 - 22 September 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 0800 Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$3,000 per dayBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Mount Gambier, South Australia AU

12 Oct 2026 ~ 03 Nov 2026

Posted 18 days ago

Locum cover is required for: 12 - 13 October 2026 Position Details: Shift times: Various shifts On call on some shifts $3500 daily rate (FACEM) or $3000 daily (FACRRM) + $300 hourly for call backs Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

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

$3,500 per dayBase salary

Locum

Registrar - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Adelaide, South Australia AU

NOW ~ 01 Oct 2026

Posted 3 months ago

Locum cover is required for: 17 - 18 September 2026 21 - 23 September 2026 29 - 30 September 2026 Position Details: Shift times: 2200 - 0830 Must be resus capable.

Not essential to be airway competent.

ED Registrar/ SMO PGY5+ Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

$250 per hourBase salary

Locum

Registrar - Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Mount Gambier, South Australia AU

01 Oct 2026 ~ 30 Nov 2026

Posted a month ago

Locum cover is required for: 1 - 6 October 2026 12 October - 2 November 2026 13 - 30 November 2026 Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

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

$2,000 per dayBase salary

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Yes, working as a locum means you are essentially a contractor. Your tax structure will be different. In Australia, you will need to provide an Australian Business Number. In New Zealand, you may need to register for GST

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