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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.

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Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Curl Curl, New South Wales AU

Start dates are flexible

Posted 8 months ago

Our client is advertising an opportunity for an Adult Addiction Psychiatrist to permanently join their team at a Clinic in NSW.

The ideal start date for this position is ASAP.

$3,000 ~ $3,000Base salary

Permanent

Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP)

Melbourne, Victoria AU

Start dates are flexible

Posted 8 months ago

Our client is advertising an opportunity for a VRGP to permanently join their team at a private clinic in VIC.

The ideal start date for this position is ASAP.

Domestic VR GP only Established mixed-billing practice with a strong patient base Competitive remuneration structure and great earning potential Excellent practice management, administration, nursing, marketing, IT, and allied health support

Available on applicationBase salary

Permanent

Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP)

Sorell, Tasmania AU

Start dates are flexible

Posted 8 months ago

Our client is advertising an opportunity for a GP to permanently join their team at a private clinic in TAS.

The ideal start date for this position is ASAP.

DomestiC VR GP Established medical centre with a loyal patient base Positive, collegiate culture On-site Allied Health, pharmacy, and pathology Great earning potential

Available on applicationBase salary

Permanent

Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP)

Huonville, Tasmania AU

Start dates are flexible

Posted 8 months ago

Our client is advertising an opportunity for a VRGP to permanently join their team at a private clinic in TAS.

The ideal start date for this position is ASAP.

Domestic VR GP only Community-focused practice at the heart of the Huon Valley DPA location only 35 minutes from Hobart Clinic with a family feel where GPs have served the local community for over 30 years Loyal and growing patient base Competitive joining incentives and great earning potential

Available on applicationBase salary

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Permanent

Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP)

Sandy Bay, Tasmania AU

Start dates are flexible

Posted 8 months ago

Our client is advertising an opportunity for a GP to permanently join their team at a private clinic in TAS.

The ideal start date for this position is ASAP.

Domestic VR GP only Brand new purpose-built practice, clean, natural light, spacious, good heating and cooling Excellent receptionist and nurse-to-doctor ratios and support with good on-site communication Flexible sessions and hours with no after-hours Great earning potential

Available on applicationBase salary

Permanent

Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP)

Devonport, Tasmania AU

Start dates are flexible

Posted 8 months ago

Our client is advertising an opportunity for a GP to permanently join their team at a private clinic in TAS.

The ideal start date for this position is ASAP.

Domestic VR GP only Very well-established clinic with over 50 years in the community DPA MMM3 location High earning potential

Available on applicationBase salary

Permanent

Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP)

Rosny Park, Tasmania AU

Start dates are flexible

Posted 8 months ago

Our client is advertising an opportunity for a GP to permanently join their team at a private clinic in TAS.

The ideal start date for this position is ASAP.

VR GP | Could possibly consider ESP or PEP Specialist GP as supervisors avail State-of-the-art facility Strong, established patient base Diverse range of medicine Well supported by full-time nursing staff and experienced long-term GPs Great earning potential

Available on applicationBase salary

Permanent

Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP)

Mount Barker, South Australia AU

Start dates are flexible

Posted 8 months ago

Our client is advertising an opportunity for a VRGP to permanently join their team at a private clinic in SA.

The ideal start date for this position is ASAP.

Domestic VR GP only Well-established clinic – Serving the Mt Barker community for over 30 years with a strong reputation for high-quality patient care.

Available on applicationBase salary

Permanent

Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP)

Bridgewater, South Australia AU

Start dates are flexible

Posted 8 months ago

Our client is advertising an opportunity for a VRGP to permanently join their team at a private clinic in SA.

The ideal start date for this position is ASAP.

Domestic VR GP only Mixed billing clinic with strong community presence High patient demand and full appointment books Supportive environment with experienced clinical and admin staff Opportunity to develop special interests and flexible working options Located in the picturesque Adelaide Hills, just 25 minutes from the CBD

Available on applicationBase salary

Permanent

Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP)

Strathalbyn, South Australia AU

Start dates are flexible

Posted 8 months ago

Our client is advertising an opportunity for a VRGP to permanently join their team at a private clinic in SA.

The ideal start date for this position is ASAP.

Domestic VR GP only Excellent support from experienced administrative and nursing teams Best Practice software and mixed billing Monday to Friday work Pathology, dietician, and hearing services on-site Great earning potential

Available on applicationBase salary

Permanent

Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP)

Elizabeth, South Australia AU

Start dates are flexible

Posted 8 months ago

Our client is advertising an opportunity for a VRGP to permanently join their team at a private clinic in SA.

The ideal start date for this position is ASAP.

Domestic VR GP only Fantastic team and clinic culture Outstanding administration and nursing support DPA location 30 minutes from Adelaide’s CBD Situated in a vibrant and diverse community Great earning potential

Available on applicationBase salary

Permanent

Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP)

Windsor, Queensland AU

Start dates are flexible

Posted 8 months ago

Our client is advertising an opportunity for a GP to permanently join their team at a private clinic in QLD.

The ideal start date for this position is ASAP.

Recently refurbished clinic with modern equipment and facilities Supportive and collaborative working environment Mixed billing practice Great earning potential

Available on applicationBase salary

Permanent

Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP)

Woodford, Queensland AU

Start dates are flexible

Posted 8 months ago

Our client is advertising an opportunity for a GP to permanently join their team at a private clinic in QLD.

The ideal start date for this position is ASAP.

Conveniently located 45 minutes from Sunshine Coast and 20 minutes from North Brisbane Established mixed billing patient base to inherit Suitable for both Non-VR (PEP) and VR GPs requiring 19AB exemption Great earning potential

Available on applicationBase salary

Permanent

Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP)

Parkwood, Queensland AU

Start dates are flexible

Posted 8 months ago

Our client is advertising an opportunity for a VRGP to permanently join their team at a private clinic in QLD.

The ideal start date for this position is ASAP.

VR GP preferred (MM1 Location) Supportive and collaborative working environment Predominantly private billing practice Close to schools, Griffith University, Gold Coast University Hospital, Gold Coast Private Hospital, and many local specialist and allied health providers Competitive joining incentives Great earning potential

Available on applicationBase salary

Permanent

Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP)

Eatons Hill, Queensland AU

Start dates are flexible

Posted 8 months ago

Our client is advertising an opportunity for a GP to permanently join their team at a private clinic in QLD.

The ideal start date for this position is ASAP.

Opportunity to consult from a busy mixed billing practice Supportive and collaborative working environment Great earning potential

Available on applicationBase salary

Permanent

Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP)

West End, Queensland AU

Start dates are flexible

Posted 8 months ago

Our client is advertising an opportunity for a GP to permanently join their team at a private clinic in QLD.

The ideal start date for this position is ASAP.

Mixed billing practice in Brisbane’s inner city High patient demand with a strong community reputation Collaborative team of GPs, nursing, and admin staff Flexibility to pursue clinical interests and sub-specialties Vibrant, lifestyle-focused location just minutes from the CBD

Available on applicationBase salary

Permanent

Specialist Consultant - Medicine

Launceston, Tasmania AU

Start dates are flexible

Posted 8 months ago

Our client is advertising an opportunity for a Specialist Haematology to permanently join their team at a Public Hospital in TAS.

The ideal start date for this position is ASAP.

$216,300 ~ $310,389Base salary

Permanent

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Western Australia AU

Start dates are flexible

Posted 8 months ago

Our client is establishing a recruitment pool for Consultant Psychiatrists across a variety of mental health service settings, including inpatient units, community teams, and emergency liaison roles.

Opportunities are available in general adult, older adult, and adolescent psychiatry.

Appointments may be full-time, part-time, casual, or sessional, and can be permanent or fixed-term.

Available on applicationBase salary

Permanent

Specialist Consultant - Surgery

North Tamworth, New South Wales AU

Start dates are flexible

Posted 8 months ago

Our client is offering a dynamic, newly refreshed Visiting Medical Officer in Orthopaedic Surgery package that will deliver a seamless public and private appointment.

This unique dual-sector role delivers flexibility, professional support, and genuine career satisfaction where you can work seamlessly across both public and private hospitals from the start.

The Public hospital is the major referral hospital serving the New England North West region of NSW, covering a population of approximately 175,000.

$180,000 ~ $280,000Base salary

Permanent

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Southport, Queensland AU

Start dates are flexible

Posted a year ago

About the Role Gold Coast University Hospital is seeking an experienced and dedicated Consultant Psychiatrist – Forensics to join its specialist forensic mental health service.

This position focuses on delivering high-quality psychiatric care to individuals involved with the criminal justice system, including those requiring assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation in secure and community settings.

Key responsibilities include: Conducting comprehensive forensic psychiatric assessments and risk evaluations Developing and implementing treatment plans for patients in secure inpatient units and community programs Providing expert advice to courts, correctional facilities, and legal stakeholders Collaborating within multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, evidence-based care Supervising junior medical staff and contributing to education and training initiatives Supporting service development, clinical governance, and culturally safe practices About the Service Gold Coast University Hospital is a major tertiary teaching hospital offering a broad range of mental health services, including forensic psychiatry.

Available on applicationBase salary

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