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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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Locum

Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP) - Anaesthetics

Mount Gambier, South Australia AU

NOW ~ 30 Oct 2026

Posted 2 months ago

Locum cover is required for: 10 - 16 September 2026 12 - 18 October 2026 26 - 30 October 2026 Position Details: FANZCA/CONSULTANT - $3,500 per day for entire period (inclusive of 24 hour on call period*) GPA/CONSULTANT - $3,000 per day for entire period (inclusive of 24 hour on call period*) Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

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

$3,000 per dayBase salary

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Registrar - Paediatrics

Port Augusta, South Australia AU

NOW ~ 30 Oct 2026

Posted 2 months ago

Locum cover is required for: 14 - 18 September 2026 6 - 9 October 2026 12 - 16 October 2026 19 - 23 October 2026 26 - 30 October 2026 Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 1700 | Monday - Friday On call 2 days a week from 1700 – 1200 Sunrise EMR + PAS training required Will have consultant support Benefits: Travel and accommodation are included.

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

$1,500 per dayBase salary

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Resident Medical Officer - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Port Augusta, South Australia AU

NOW ~ 25 Oct 2026

Posted 3 months ago

Locum cover is required for: 31 August - 5 September 2026 | $210/hour 19 - 24 October 2026 Position Details: Shift times: 2130 - 0800 PGY4+ Rates based on year level 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 - Paediatrics

Mount Gambier, South Australia AU

NOW ~ 26 Oct 2026

Posted 2 months ago

Locum cover is required from 19 - 25 October 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 0800 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

Locum

Resident Medical Officer - Medicine - General Medicine / Physician

Mount Gambier, South Australia AU

NOW ~ 01 Dec 2026

Posted 2 months ago

Locum cover is required for: 13 - 19 October 2026 27 October - 2 November 2026 10 - 16 November 2026 24 - 30 November 2026 Position Details: Shift times: 2215 - 0815 PGY 5+ RMO Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

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

$200 per hourBase salary

Locum

Registrar - Paediatrics

Port Augusta, South Australia AU

NOW ~ 30 Oct 2026

Posted 3 months ago

Locum cover is required for: 17 - 21 August 2026 7 - 11 September 2026 14 - 18 September 2026 6 - 9 October 2026 26 - 30 October 2026 Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 1700 | Monday - Friday On call 2 days a week from 1700 – 1200 Sunrise EMR + PAS training required Benefits: Travel and accommodation are included.

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

$1,500 per dayBase salary

Locum

Resident Medical Officer - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Port Augusta, South Australia AU

NOW ~ 26 Oct 2026

Posted 3 months ago

Locum cover is required from 19 - 25 October 2026.

Position Details: Shifts times: 2130 - 0830 Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.

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

$150 per hourBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Wallaroo, South Australia AU

NOW ~ 01 Jan 2027

Posted 4 months ago

Locum cover is required for: 14 - 16 August 2026 13 September 2026 5 October 2026 11 October 2026 22 - 23 October 2026 22 November 2026 6 December 2026 10 - 13 December 2026 31 December 2026 Position Details: Shift times: 2030 - 0830 Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.

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) - Emergency Medicine / SMO

Naracoorte, South Australia AU

21 Dec 2026 ~ 28 Dec 2026

Posted 3 months ago

Locum cover is required from 21 - 27 December 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 0800 General or Specialist Medical Registration Rate: $3,500 per 24-Hour On-Call Period (Inclusive of all call-backs and penalties) Public Holiday Rate: $3,800 per 24-hour on-call period for 25 & 26 December (inclusive of all call-backs and penalties) 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

Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP) - Clinic / Family Medicine

Highbury, South Australia AU

NOW ~ 31 Oct 2026

Posted 3 months ago

Locum cover is required ASAP - ongoing.

Position Details: Rate: 180ph Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$180 per hourBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP) - Clinic / Family Medicine

Greenwith, South Australia AU

NOW ~ 01 Jan 2027

Posted 3 months ago

Locum cover is required ASAP - ongoing.

Position Details: Shift times: 3 days / week Rate: 180ph Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$180 per hourBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP) - Clinic / Family Medicine

Golden Groce, South Australia AU

NOW ~ 31 Oct 2026

Posted 3 months ago

Locum cover is required ASAP - ongoing.

Position Details: Rate: 180ph Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$180 per hourBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP) - Clinic / Family Medicine

Salisbury North, South Australia AU

NOW ~ 31 Oct 2026

Posted 3 months ago

Locum cover is required ASAP - ongoing.

Position Details: Rate: 180ph Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$180 per hourBase salary

Permanent

Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP) - Clinic / Family Medicine

Para Hills, South Australia AU

Start dates are flexible

Posted 7 months ago

Our client is advertising an opportunity for a VR GP to permanently join their team at a GP Group in SA.

The ideal start date for this position is ASAP.

Available on applicationBase salary

Locum

Registrar - Psychiatry

Adelaide, South Australia AU

NOW ~ 06 Nov 2026

Posted 3 months ago

Locum cover is required from 5 August - 6 November 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 0830 - 1700 Psych Registrars/RMO Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

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

$183 per hourBase salary

Locum

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

Peterborough, South Australia AU

NOW ~ 26 Dec 2026

Posted 3 months ago

Locum cover is required for: 25 - 26 July 2026 10 - 16 August 2026 22 - 26 August 2026 6 September 2026 13 September 2026 20 September 2026 27 September 2026 9 - 20 October 2026 8 November 2026 15 November 2026 22 November 2026 29 November 2026 24 - 25 December 2026 Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 0800 24-hour on-call (SAVES/SAVCS 1900-0700) 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 - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Maitland, South Australia AU

NOW ~ 01 Jan 2027

Posted 3 months ago

Locum cover is required for: 27 July - 5 August 2026 7 - 10 August 2026 17 - 20 August 2026 26 - 30 August 2026 3 - 4 September 2026 7 - 11 September 2026 21 September 2026 27 September - 1 October 2026 9 - 11 October 2026 15 October 2026 19 - 23 October 2026 29 - 31 October 2026 5 - 8 November 2026 12 - 13 November 2026 18 - 20 November 2026 26 - 30 November 2026 6 - 10 December 2026 16 - 18 December 2026 26 - 31 December 2026 | $2800pd Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 0800 on call (SAVES/SAVCS 1900-0700) SMP/FRACGP/FACRRM/FACEM/Advance Trainee ACEM 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) - Emergency Medicine / SMO

Clare, South Australia AU

NOW ~ 31 Dec 2026

Posted 3 months ago

Locum cover is required for: 25 - 26 July 2026 1 - 2 August 2026 29 - 30 August 2026 26 - 27 September 2026 10 - 11 October 2026 24 - 25 October 2026 28 - 29 November 2026 25 - 28 December 2026 | $3500pd 31 December 2026 | $3500pd Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 0800 on-call (RMC Cares on-call 1900-0700) 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) - Emergency Medicine / SMO

Burra, South Australia AU

NOW ~ 29 Dec 2026

Posted 3 months ago

Locum cover is required for: 2 August 2026 30 - 31 August 2026 27 - 28 September 2026 18 October 2026 13 December 2026 20 - 21 December 2026 27 - 28 December 2026 | $2800pd Position Details: Shift times: 0830 - 0830 (SAVES/SAVCS 1900-0700) SMP/FRACGP/FACRRM/FACEM/Advance Trainee ACEM 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) - Emergency Medicine / SMO

Balaklava, South Australia AU

NOW ~ 01 Jan 2027

Posted 3 months ago

Locum cover is required for: 23 - 24 July 2026 29 July 2026 10 - 15 August 2026 28 - 30 August 2026 12 - 13 September 2026 21 - 26 September 2026 13 - 18 October 2026 2 - 8 November 2026 16 - 22 November 2026 30 November - 5 December 2026 18 December 2026 28 - 31 December 2026 | $2800pd Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 0800 (SAVES/SAVCS 1900-0700) SMP/FRACGP/FACRRM/FACEM/Advance Trainee ACEM Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$2,400 per dayBase salary

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

★★★★★

“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

★★★★★

“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

★★★★★

“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?