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.

1760+ Specialist Consultant jobs found

Specialist ConsultantJobs in 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.

Explore Specialist Consultant opportunities in Australia at leading hospitals. Stay updated daily on locum, and permanent positions to enhance your career.

3x more jobs

than the next agency

20+

years industry experience

5000+

doctors placed every year

Save this search to receive job alerts by email when new jobs match.

1769 Specialist Consultant jobs found

NewLocum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Wodonga, Victoria AU

30 Sep 2026 ~ 31 Oct 2026

Posted 7 hours ago

Locum cover is required for: 30 September - 16 October 2026 | Weekdays 0830 - 1700 17 - 18 October 2026 | 0830 - 0830 | On site 0830 - 1400 (dependant on clinical demand) 20 - 31 October 2026 | Weekdays 0830 - 1700 Position Details: Some shifts are on call Registrar support after hours 1700 - 2100 and 0830 - 1230 for weekends Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

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

$2,800 per dayBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Kalgoorlie, Western Australia AU

12 Oct 2026 ~ 28 Feb 2027

Posted 3 months ago

Locum cover is required for: 12 - 21 October 2026 14 December 2026 - 28 February 2027 Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 1630 Rate dependent on qualifications and experience.

Rate: $2700 – this rate is for less than 6 years | $2900 – this rate is for 6 years plus Rotating on-call Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

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

$2,900 per dayBase salary

NewLocum

Specialist Consultant - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Wallaroo, South Australia AU

27 Sep 2026 ~ 18 Oct 2026

Posted 3 hours ago

Locum cover is required for: 27 September 2026 | $2800pd 2 - 7 October 2026 17 - 18 October 2026 Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

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

$2,600 per dayBase salary

NewLocum

Specialist Consultant - Medicine

Yass, New South Wales AU

22 Sep 2026 ~ 23 Sep 2026

Posted 3 hours ago

Locum cover is required from 22 - 23 September 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 1700 - 1700 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

NewLocum

Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP)

Port Augusta, South Australia AU

28 Sep 2026 ~ 27 Dec 2026

Posted 3 hours ago

Locum cover is required for: 28 September - 4 October 2026 | $2600/day 5 - 11 October 2026 2 - 8 November 2026 16 - 22 November 2026 30 November - 3 December 2026 21 - 27 December 2026 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 dayBase salary

Access our free service, designed to save you time

We search for you
Early job access
Travel & accom paid

NewLocum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Traralgon West, Victoria AU

12 Oct 2026 ~ 16 Oct 2026

Posted 3 hours ago

Locum cover is required from 12 - 16 October 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 0830 - 1630 On call on some shifts Benefits: Accommodation is included.

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)

Port Augusta, South Australia AU

19 Oct 2026 ~ 27 Dec 2026

Posted 3 months ago

Locum cover is required for: 19 - 22 October 2026 2 - 3 November 2026 21 - 27 December 2026 Position Details: Shift times: 0730 - 1800 ED Senior / SMO / Medical Practitioner / FACRRM / FRACGP / ACEM Diploma Fellowed Rates: $240ph weekdays, $260ph Weekends and Public Holiday.

Non-Fellowed Rates: $230ph weekdays and $250ph Weekends and Public Holiday.

Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.

$240 per hourBase salary

NewLocum

Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP)

Matiland, New South Wales AU

11 Oct 2026 ~ 23 Oct 2026

Posted 4 hours ago

Locum cover is required for: 11 October 2026 15 October 2026 19 - 23 October 2026 | $2600pd Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

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)

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.

$2,800 per dayBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP)

Peterborough, South Australia AU

27 Sep 2026 ~ 23 Oct 2026

Posted 12 days ago

Locum cover is required for: 27 September 2026 | $2800pd 13 - 23 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)

Burra, South Australia AU

27 Sep 2026 ~ 18 Oct 2026

Posted 12 days ago

Locum cover is required for: 27 September 2026 | $2800pd 10 October 2026 18 October 2026 Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$2,400 per dayBase salary

NewLocum

Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP)

Clare, South Australia AU

25 Sep 2026 ~ 11 Oct 2026

Posted 4 hours ago

Locum cover is required for: 25 September | $3500pd 30 September | $3500pd 10 - 11 October 2026 Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$3,200 per dayBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Wonthaggi, Victoria AU

05 Oct 2026 ~ 03 Feb 2027

Posted a month ago

Locum cover is required for: 5 October 2026 7 October 2026 22 October 2026 28 October 2026 4 November 2026 7 November 2026 8 - 9 November 2026 16 - 17 November 2026 25 November 2026 30 November 2026 7 December 2026 16 December 2026 24 December 2026 29 December 2026 4 - 5 January 2027 11 - 13 January 2027 1 - 2 February 2026 Position Details: Shift times: A mix of 0800 - 0800 and 0600 - 0800 Rate: $2500 - $3500 per day On call Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$2,500 per dayBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP)

Laidley, Queensland AU

22 Sep 2026 ~ 11 Oct 2026

Posted 3 months ago

Locum cover is required for: 22 September 2026 24 - 26 September 2026 3 October 2026 11 October 2026 Position Details: Shift times: Various shifts Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$2,160 per dayBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP)

Gatton, Queensland AU

23 Sep 2026 ~ 18 Oct 2026

Posted 3 months ago

Locum cover is required for: 23 - 24 September 2026 26 September 2026 29 - 30 September 2026 2 - 3 October 2026 5 October 2026 7 - 10 October 2026 12 - 18 October 2026 Position Details: Shift times: Various shifts Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$2,332 per dayBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP)

Esk, Queensland AU

01 Oct 2026 ~ 17 Oct 2026

Posted 2 months ago

Locum cover is required for: 1 - 3 October 2026 8 - 10 October 2026 13 - 17 October 2026 Position Details: Shift times: Various shifts Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$2,160 per dayBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Adelaide, South Australia AU

22 Sep 2026 ~ 02 Oct 2026

Posted 2 months ago

Locum cover is required from ASAP - 2 October 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.

$2,500 per dayBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP)

Esperance, Western Australia AU

28 Sep 2026 ~ 03 Jan 2027

Posted a month ago

Locum cover is required for: 28 September - 11 October 2026 2 - 8 November 2026 16 - 22 November 2026 7 - 13 December 2026 28 December 2026 - 3 January 2027 Position Details: Shift times: Various shifts Ward Practitioner Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$2,600 per dayBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Traralgon West, Victoria AU

NOW ~ 25 Oct 2026

Posted 3 days ago

Locum cover is required for: 21 September 2026 24 September 2026 28 - 30 September 2026 3 October 2026 5 - 7 October 2026 10 October 2026 12 - 14 October 2026 17 October 2026 19 - 25 October 2026 Position Details: Shift times: Various Rates: $3000 - $3500pd no on call / $3500 - $4000pd w/ on call FACEM Benefits: Accommodation provided.

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

$3,000 per dayBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Paediatrics

Broken Hill, New South Wales AU

19 Oct 2026 ~ 26 Oct 2026

Posted 6 days ago

Locum cover is required for: 19 - 25 October 2026 | $3000/day 2 - 8 November 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.

$3,000 per dayBase salary

Radius

Placed, paid and supported

Specialist Consultant doctors we've placed across Australia — from first locum shift to permanent post.

★★★★★

“Great service, fantastic communication, very personal, and dealt well with troubleshooting.”

Cathryn O'Sullivan

Specialist Consultant, General Medicine/Physician

★★★★★

“Very good agency, helpful, supportive and friendly. Very good girls, very supportive, when there were problems and hold ups they helped me get through it. ”

Dr Neil thomas, GP

Manly Medical Centre (The Blakey Medical Trust)

★★★★★

“I will warmly recommend Medrecruit to others. I was very impressed with the team’s professionalism, communication, knowledge, negotiations and helpful attitude. ”

Shailendra Nimkar

Specialist Consultant, Psychiatry

★★★★★

“Great service, fantastic communication, very personal, and dealt well with troubleshooting.”

Cathryn O'Sullivan

Specialist Consultant, General Medicine/Physician

Guides for your job search

Advice from our medical recruitment consultants.

All articles

Highest GP doctor salary in Australia in 2026 - find out how yours compares

CAREER

17 Jun 2026

Highest GP doctor salary in Australia in 2026 - find out how yours compares

What is the highest geriatrician salary in Australia?

CAREER

08 Jun 2026

What is the highest geriatrician salary in Australia?

Highest paying doctor jobs in Australia in 2026

CAREER

04 Jun 2026

Highest paying doctor jobs in Australia in 2026

Explore similar searches

Browse related specialties, locations and job types to find more opportunities that match what you're looking for.

Specialist Consultant jobs in Australia1768 Specialist Consultant jobs in New Zealand201 Specialist Consultant jobs in New South Wales1144 Specialist Consultant jobs in Queensland271 Specialist Consultant jobs in Penrith85 Specialist Consultant jobs in North Tamworth75 Specialist Consultant jobs in Inverell73 Specialist Consultant jobs in Armidale66

Frequently asked questions about Specialist Consultant jobs in Australia

Common questions from doctors searching for Specialist Consultant roles in Australia.

Talk with a Solutions Specialist

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

Where is the work in Australia?

Can I work in Australia?

What paperwork will I need to apply for roles?

Do you charge a fee to doctors?

How will I get paid?