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Doctor jobs in South Australia

Q: What are the main attractions in South Australia?

In South Australia you'll find the cultured city Adelaide, the Barossa Valley's famed wineries, and the magnificent outback of Flinders Ranges. Discover Kangaroo Island's wildlife, the underground town Coober Pedy, and the serene Murray River.

Q: Will working as a locum affect my tax status?

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

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.

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Registrar - Medicine - Geriatric Medicine

Woodville South, South Australia AU

NOW ~ 25 Nov 2026

Posted 23 days ago

Locum cover is required for: 6 - 7 October 2026 13 - 1 4 October 2026 20 - 21 October 2026 27 - 28 October 2026 10 - 11 November 2026 17 - 18 November 2026 24 - 25 November 2026 Position Details: Shift times: 0900 - 1700 Rates: REG $208.94 or RMO $169.77 per hour Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$209 per hourBase salary

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Registrar - Medicine - Rehabilitation Medicine

ADELAIDE, South Australia AU

NOW ~ 31 Dec 2026

Posted 23 days ago

Locum cover is required for: 23 October 2026 | 1700 - 2100 22 November 2026 | 0830 - 2100 25 November 2026 | 1700 - 2100 28 November 2026 | 0830 - 2100 1 December 2026 | 1700 - 2100 4 December 2026 | 1700 - 2100 13 December 2026 | 0830 - 2100 31 December 2026 | 1700 - 2100 Position Details: Covering: Spinal Med/Rehab Registrars Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$183 per hourBase salary

Locum

Registrar - Medicine - General Medicine / Physician

South Australia AU

20 Dec 2026 ~ 24 Dec 2026

Posted 23 days ago

Locum cover is required from 20 - 24 December 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: Normal Hours plus after hours and remote Med/Rehab Registrars Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$183 per hourBase salary

Locum

Registrar - Medicine - General Medicine / Physician

South Australia AU

23 Nov 2026 ~ 27 Nov 2026

Posted 23 days ago

Locum cover is required from 23 - 27 November 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: Normal Hours plus after hours and remote Med/Rehab Registrars Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$183 per hourBase salary

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Registrar - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Victor Harbour, South Australia AU

31 Oct 2026 ~ 08 Dec 2026

Posted 24 days ago

Locum cover is required for: 31 October - 2 November 2026 13 November 2026 27 November 2026 30 November 2026 8 - 9 December 2026 17 - 18 December 2026 Position Details: Shift times: Nights Team Leader / Registrar Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$222 per hourBase salary

Locum

Resident Medical Officer - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Victor Harbour, South Australia AU

NOW ~ 27 Nov 2026

Posted 24 days ago

Locum cover is required for: 11 - 12 October 2026 26 - 28 October 2026 30 October 2026 6 November 2026 13 November 2026 27 November 2026 Position Details: Shift times: Nights Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$183 per hourBase salary

Locum

Resident Medical Officer - Medicine - General Medicine / Physician

Northfield, South Australia AU

NOW ~ 30 Oct 2026

Posted a month ago

Locum cover is required from 19 - 30 October 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 0830 - 1700 | Monday to Friday Must be willing to carry the MER pager for the duration of the shift Preference will be given to locums who are flexible and willing to work additional shifts if required Must have an active EMR/Sunrise account and login Must hold current CALHN credentialling Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$157 per hourBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry - In Patient

Woodville South, South Australia AU

23 Nov 2026 ~ 04 Dec 2026

Posted 25 days ago

Locum cover is required from 23 November - 4 December 2026.

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

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

Available on applicationBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry - In Patient

Glenside, South Australia AU

19 Nov 2026 ~ 23 Nov 2026

Posted 25 days ago

Locum cover is required from 19 - 23 November 2026.

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

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

Available on applicationBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry - Geriatric

Tranmere, South Australia AU

NOW ~ 15 Nov 2026

Posted 25 days ago

Locum cover is required from 6 October - 15 November 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 0830 - 1700 Covering: Older Person Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

Available on applicationBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Mount Gambier, South Australia AU

NOW ~ 30 Oct 2026

Posted 25 days ago

Locum cover is required for: 5 - 7 October 2026 9 - 11 October 2026 13 October 2026 26 October 2026 29 - 30 October 2026 Position Details: Shift times: Various shifts On call on some shifts $3,500.00 for each 10-hour shift (FACRRM would be a lower rate if engaged @ $3,000) 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)

Berri, South Australia AU

NOW ~ 30 Dec 2026

Posted 25 days ago

Locum cover is required for: 12 October 2026 15 October 2026 17 - 20 October 2026 14 November 2026 21 December 2026 29 December 2026 Position Details: Shift times: 2230 - 0830 PGY5+ ED experience Night Senior must be able to run a resus and perform intubation.

Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.

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

$196 per hourBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Anaesthetics

Berri, South Australia AU

NOW ~ 26 Oct 2026

Posted 25 days ago

Locum cover is required from 19 - 26 October 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 1600 Rate: $2500 - $3000pd open to discuss Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$2,500 per dayBase salary

Locum

Resident Medical Officer - Medicine - General Medicine / Physician

Port Augusta, South Australia AU

18 Jan 2027 ~ 31 Jan 2027

Posted a month ago

Locum cover is required from 18 - 31 January 2027.

Position Details: Shift times: 0730 - 1800 Rates: $140 - $190 per hour based on experience Inpatient RMO PGY4+ Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.

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

$140 per hourBase salary

Locum

Resident Medical Officer - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Port Augusta, South Australia AU

26 Apr 2027 ~ 11 Jul 2027

Posted a month ago

Locum cover is required for: 26 April - 2 May 2027 5 - 11 July 2027 Position Details: Shift times: 1300 - 2330 Rates: $140 - $190 per hour based on PGY level PGY4+ Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.

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

$140 per hourBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP) - Emergency Medicine / SMO

Port Augusta, South Australia AU

12 Jan 2027 ~ 05 Jul 2027

Posted a month ago

Locum cover is required for: 12 - 17 January 2027 26 - 31 January 2027 9 - 14 February 2027 23 - 28 February 2027 9 - 14 March 2027 23 - 28 March 2027 6 - 11 April 2027 20 - 25 April 2027 4 - 9 May 2027 18 - 23 May 2027 1 - 6 June 2027 15 - 20 June 2027 29 June - 4 July 2027 Position Details: Shift times: 2130 - 0800 FELLOWED RATES: $240ph weekdays, $260ph Weekends and Public Holiday.

NON-FELLOWED RATES: $230ph weekdays and $250ph Weekends and Public Holiday.

Senior Medical Officer / Medical Practitioner / FACRRM / FRACGP / ACEM Diploma Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$240 per hourBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP) - Emergency Medicine / SMO

Port Augusta, South Australia AU

25 Jan 2027 ~ 11 Jul 2027

Posted a month ago

Locum cover is required for: 25 - 31 January 2027 22 - 28 February 2027 22 - 28 March 2027 19 - 25 April 2027 17 - 23 May 2027 14 - 20 June 2027 28 June - 11 July 2027 Position Details: Shift times: 1300 - 2330 FELLOWED RATES: $240ph weekdays, $260ph Weekends and Public Holiday.

NON-FELLOWED RATES: $230ph weekdays and $250ph Weekends and Public Holiday.

Senior Medical Officer / Medical Practitioner / FACRRM / FRACGP / ACEM Diploma Benefits: Travel and accommodation is include Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$240 per hourBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP) - Emergency Medicine / SMO

Port Augusta, South Australia AU

04 Jan 2027 ~ 11 Jul 2027

Posted a month ago

Locum cover is required for: 4 - 10 January 2027 18 - 247 January 2027 1 - 7 February 2027 15 - 21 February 2027 1 - 7 March 2027 15 - 21 March 2027 29 March - 4 April 2027 12 - 18 April 2027 26 April - 2 May 2027 10 - 16 May 2027 24 - 30 May 2027 7 - 13 June 2027 21 -27 June 2027 5 - 11 July 2027 Position Details: Shift times: 0730 - 1800 FELLOWED RATES: $240ph weekdays, $260ph Weekends and Public Holiday.

NON-FELLOWED RATES: $230ph weekdays and $250ph Weekends and Public Holiday.

$240 per hourBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry - Geriatric

Adelaide, South Australia AU

NOW ~ 15 Nov 2026

Posted a month ago

Locum cover is required from 6 October - 15 November 2026.

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

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

Available on applicationBase salary

Locum

Resident Medical Officer - Medicine - General Medicine / Physician

Northfield, South Australia AU

NOW ~ 02 Feb 2027

Posted a month ago

Locum cover is required for: 21 - 27 September 2026 3 November 2026 - 2 February 2027 Position Details: Shift times: 0830 - 1700 | Monday to Friday After hours 2x per week 1700 - 2100 Med/Geris/Rehab SRMO PGY 4+ or PGY 3+ Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$167 per hourBase salary

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Doctors we've placed across South Australia — from first locum shift to permanent post.

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

Dr Damian Nguyen

Placed at South Australia Health, Prison Health, South Australia

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“I was as passionate about medicine as anyone could be. But the journey through medicine can be gruelling and it's long. It's very, very long. ”

Dr Eva Rosenbaum

doctor, paramedic, adventurer

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“Efficient, friendly and take the time to understand needs. Have enjoyed the relationship working with everyone.”

Amanda McIntyre

St George Private Hospital, Kogarah, NSW

★★★★★

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

Dr Damian Nguyen

Placed at South Australia Health, Prison Health, South Australia

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What's the lifestyle like in South Australia?

South Australia boasts a balanced lifestyle with a mild climate, renowned wine regions, and artistic events. Adelaide's urban charm complements hobbies like beach outings, hiking in scenic parks, and exploring local gastronomy, ensuring fulfilling leisure time.

What are the main attractions in South Australia?

Will working as a locum affect my tax status?

Where is the work in Australia?

Can I work in Australia?

What paperwork will I need to apply for roles?