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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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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1823 Specialist Consultant jobs found

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Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP)

Paraburdoo, Western Australia AU

NOW ~ 29 Jan 2027

Posted 3 months ago

Locum cover is required for: 31 August – 4 September 2026 5 - 9 October 2026 2 – 6 November 2026 9 – 13 November 2026 16 – 20 November 2026 23 – 27 November 2026 14 – 18 December 2026 18 – 22 January 2027 25 – 29 January 2027 Position Details: Shift times: 0830 - 1730 Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

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

$1,800 per dayBase salary

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Specialist Consultant - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Wallaroo, South Australia AU

NOW ~ 01 Jan 2027

Posted 3 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)

Naracoorte, South Australia AU

21 Dec 2026 ~ 28 Dec 2026

Posted 2 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

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Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Nambour, Queensland AU

16 Nov 2026 ~ 01 Dec 2026

Posted 2 months ago

Locum cover is required from 16 November - 1 December 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: Monday - Friday Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

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

$2,200 per dayBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Nambour, Queensland AU

NOW ~ 30 Oct 2026

Posted 2 months ago

Locum cover is required from 14 September - 30 October 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: Monday - Friday Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

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

$2,200 per dayBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Medicine

South Toowoomba, Queensland AU

NOW ~ 18 Dec 2026

Posted 2 months ago

Locum cover is required for: 13 August - 2 October 2026 19 - 30 October 2026 21 November - 18 December 2026 Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 1630 No oncall required.

Must have specialist registration as a Respiratory Physician with AHPRA.

Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

$2,300 per dayBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP)

Coonabarabran, New South Wales AU

19 Oct 2026 ~ 24 Oct 2026

Posted 2 months ago

Locum cover is required from 19 - 23 October 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 0800 GP VMO ED 0700 - 2000 (onsite) Covering: ED and Wards Must have completed eMeds training On call overnight Category 1-2 – VRGS cover Cat 3-5s overnight from 22:00 Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$2,300 per dayBase salary

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Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP)

Coonabarabran, New South Wales AU

21 Dec 2026 ~ 28 Dec 2026

Posted 2 months ago

Locum cover is required from 21 - 27 December 2026.

$2,300 per dayBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Pathology

Launceston, Tasmania AU

02 Nov 2026 ~ 19 Nov 2026

Posted 2 months ago

Locum cover is required from 2 - 19 November 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: Day Work + On Call (1:3) 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 - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Cooma, New South Wales AU

28 Sep 2026 ~ 30 Sep 2026

Posted 2 months ago

Locum cover is required from 28 - 30 September 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 1400 - 0000 ED In Charge shifts.

FACEM/GP.

$2,500 per dayBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Cooma, New South Wales AU

25 Sep 2026 ~ 25 Sep 2026

Posted 2 months ago

Locum cover is required for 25 September 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 1400 - 0000 ED In Charge shift.

FACEM/GP.

$2,500 per dayBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP)

Coonabarabran, New South Wales AU

28 Sep 2026 ~ 05 Oct 2026

Posted 2 months ago

Locum cover is required from 28 September - 4 October 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 0800 Covering: ED and Wards Basic Life Support Simple Suturing ECG Interpretation Catheterisation Sound Clinical Judgement Communicate appropriately Must have completed eMeds training Emergency, Trauma, Adult and Paediatric Support Medicare Provider number requirements: Full billing or refer and request billing rights acceptable GP VMO ED Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$2,300 per dayBase salary

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Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP)

Coonabarabran, New South Wales AU

28 Dec 2026 ~ 04 Jan 2027

Posted 2 months ago

Locum cover is required from 28 December 2026 - 3 January 2027.

Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 0800 GP VMO ED Covering: ED & Wards – On call overnight Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

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

$2,300 per dayBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Maclean, New South Wales AU

03 Nov 2026 ~ 29 Nov 2026

Posted 2 months ago

Locum cover is required for: 3 November 2026 8 - 9 November 2026 14 - 15 November 2026 21 - 29 November 2026 Position Details: Shift times: 0700 - 1530 In charge Locum Medical Officer - FACEM / FACRM / GP Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

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

$2,200 per dayBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Maclean, New South Wales AU

02 Oct 2026 ~ 08 Nov 2026

Posted 2 months ago

Locum cover is required for: 2 - 4 October 2026 8 - 11 October 2026 15 - 18 October 2026 22 - 25 October 2026 29 October - 1 November 2026 Position Details: Shift times: 2130 - 0730 Consultant/Staff Spec/Vmo /FACEM In charge 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 - Medicine

Pialba, Queensland AU

04 Oct 2026 ~ 12 Feb 2027

Posted 4 months ago

Locum cover is required for: 4 - 25 October 2026 31 October - 15 November 2026 28 November - 12 February 2027 Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

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

$2,300 per dayBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Maclean, New South Wales AU

07 Oct 2026 ~ 02 Nov 2026

Posted 2 months ago

Locum cover is required for: 7 - 11 October 2026 16 October 2026 27 October 2026 31 October - 2 November 2026 Position Details: Shift times: 1230 - 2200 FACEM / FACRM / GP / CMO In Charge shifts.

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)

Gilgandra, New South Wales AU

16 Nov 2026 ~ 23 Nov 2026

Posted 2 months ago

Locum cover is required from 16 - 22 November 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 0800 GP VMO ED.

Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

$2,200 per dayBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Paediatrics

Armidale, New South Wales AU

18 Dec 2026 ~ 21 Dec 2026

Posted 2 months ago

Locum cover is required from 18 - 20 December 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 0800 Consultant/Specialist/VMO Will be covering wards and on call.

Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

$2,500 per dayBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP)

Coonabarabran, New South Wales AU

14 Dec 2026 ~ 21 Dec 2026

Posted 2 months ago

Locum cover is required from 14 - 20 December 2026.

$2,300 per dayBase salary

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