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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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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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Specialist Consultant - Surgery

North Tamworth, New South Wales AU

Available from 12 Apr 2027

Posted 5 hours ago

An Exciting opportunity for experienced VMO Urologist - State of the art facility and Strong network support Our client is seeking an experienced Urologist to provide high-quality evidence-based clinical care to its Urology patients.

Located at a Rural Referral Hospital is the second largest hospital in HNE Health and the key referral hospital for much of the northwest region of HNE Health.

The newly redeveloped hospital was opened in 2015 with state of art facilities across emergency, maternity, paediatrics, theatres, intensive care, coronary care, medical and surgical specialities, with 348 treatment spaces.

$240,000 ~ $370,000Base salary

Permanent

Specialist Consultant - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Griffith, New South Wales AU

Available from 09 Nov 2026

Posted 14 days ago

Staff Specialist/VMO – Emergency Medicine (FACEM) Location: Griffith, NSW Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Salary: $186,241 - $229,825 p.a.

+ incentives | VMO sessional rates available Start Date: TBC About the Role Join a busy regional Emergency Department providing specialist emergency care within a large Base Hospital.

Working with a multidisciplinary team, you will deliver high-quality clinical care, participate in the consultant on-call roster, support education and training, and contribute to excellent patient outcomes.

Available on applicationBase salary

Permanent

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Curl Curl, New South Wales AU

Available from 01 Oct 2026

Posted a month ago

Medical Superintendent & Psychiatrist Location: South Pacific Region, Australia Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time, carrying some cases alongside a managerial role Salary: $250,000 - $350,000 per annum Contract Dates: 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2027 About the Role An exciting leadership opportunity is available for a Medical Superintendent & Psychiatrist to provide both strategic clinical leadership and direct patient care within a private mental health service.

This position combines executive and clinical responsibilities, allowing the successful candidate to maintain a patient caseload while overseeing medical governance, service development, clinical quality, and operational leadership.

Key responsibilities include: Providing medical leadership and professional oversight Ensuring high standards of clinical governance and patient care Supporting service development and quality initiatives Maintaining an active psychiatric caseload Working collaboratively with executive, medical, and multidisciplinary teams This role offers the opportunity to influence service direction while continuing hands-on clinical practice.

$250,000 ~ $350,000Base salary

Permanent

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Curl Curl, New South Wales AU

Available from 01 Oct 2026

Posted a month ago

Consultant Psychiatrist Location: South Pacific Region, Australia Employment Type: Permanent, Part-Time (Minimum 2 days per week) Salary: $250,000 - $350,000 per annum (pro rata and dependent on experience) Contract Dates: 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2027 About the Role A permanent opportunity is available for a Consultant Psychiatrist seeking a flexible part-time position.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative clinical team delivering high-quality psychiatric services within a well-regarded private healthcare environment.

Key responsibilities include: Conducting psychiatric assessments and treatment planning Managing patient care and clinical reviews Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams Supporting quality improvement initiatives and clinical excellence This role is ideal for psychiatrists seeking long-term stability with flexibility to maintain a preferred work schedule.

$250,000 ~ $350,000Base salary

Permanent

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Curl Curl, New South Wales AU

Available from 01 Oct 2026

Posted a month ago

Psychiatry VMO Location: South Pacific Region, Australia Employment Type: Visiting Medical Officer (VMO), Part-Time (1-5 days per week) Salary: $250,000 - $350,000 per annum (pro rata and dependent on workload/experience) Contract Dates: 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2027 About the Role An opportunity is available for experienced Psychiatry VMOs to join a well-established private mental health service.

Flexible arrangements are available, allowing specialists to work between 1 and 5 days per week.

You will work alongside a multidisciplinary team providing high-quality psychiatric care to a broad patient population.

$250,000 ~ $350,000Base salary

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Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP)

West Pennant Hills, New South Wales AU

Start dates are flexible

Posted a month ago

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

The ideal start date for this position is ASAP.

Position details and benefits: Doctors are billing $3000 a day minimum They see 30 - 40 patients a day Open 0900 - 1700 Once a month will need to work a weekend – bulk billing on the weekends $180 - $240 an hour guarantee for the first 3 months Lots of skin work Bulk billing practice

Available on applicationBase salary

Permanent

Specialist Consultant - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Taree, New South Wales AU

Available from 05 Oct 2026

Posted 2 months ago

Staff Specialist or Visiting Medical Officer – Emergency Medicine Location: Taree, NSW Employment Type: Full-Time or Part-Time Salary: Competitive remuneration + applicable rural incentives, allowances and salary packaging Start Date: By negotiation About the Role Join a growing Emergency Department at Manning Rural Referral Hospital during an exciting period of development and expansion.

With approximately 38,000 presentations annually, this is an opportunity for FACEMs to help shape the future of emergency care, contribute to service development, supervise trainees, and work within a collaborative multidisciplinary team.

Both experienced consultants and early-career FACEMs are encouraged to apply.

$250,000 ~ $450,000Base salary

Permanent

Specialist Consultant - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Armidale, New South Wales AU

Available from 28 Sep 2026

Posted 2 months ago

Staff Specialist – Emergency Medicine Location: Armidale, NSW Employment Type: Fixed-Term Full-Time (12 months) Salary: $197,583 - $243,822 p.a.

Start Date: Negotiable About the Role Join a regional referral hospital as an Emergency Medicine Staff Specialist during a 12-month period of service renewal and workforce transition.

Provide specialist emergency care, clinical leadership, and support for junior medical staff while helping maintain high-quality, patient-centred services.

$197,583 ~ $243,822Base salary

Permanent

Specialist Consultant - Medicine

Port Macquarie, New South Wales AU

Available from 28 Sep 2026

Posted 2 months ago

Staff Specialist – Gastroenterology Location: Port Macquarie, NSW Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time (1.0 FTE; flexible arrangements considered) Salary: $270,247 - $333,491 p.a.

Start Date: Negotiable About the Role Provide inpatient and outpatient gastroenterology services across a regional health network, primarily based at Port Macquarie Base Hospital.

The role includes clinical leadership, education, supervision of junior doctors, and participation in service development and quality improvement.

$270,247 ~ $333,491Base salary

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Specialist Consultant - Anaesthetics

Armidale, New South Wales AU

Available from 19 Oct 2026

Posted 2 months ago

Consultant Anaesthetist Location: Armidale, NSW Employment Type: Staff Specialist or Visiting Medical Officer (Full-Time or Part-Time) Salary: Negotiable Start Date: ASAP / By Negotiation About the Role Join a modern Level 4 rural referral hospital with four contemporary operating theatres and a broad surgical program.

As a Consultant Anaesthetist, you will provide anaesthetic services across elective, urgent and emergency procedures while working within a supportive multidisciplinary team.

International candidates can be considered.

$250,000 ~ $450,000Base salary

Permanent

Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP)

New South Wales AU

Start dates are flexible

Posted 7 months ago

Up to 85% of Billings + $200/hr Guarantee | GP Opportunity | Toongabbie, NSW Looking for a clinic that offers excellent earning potential, flexible hours and a supportive team?

This well-established bulk billing practice in Toongabbie is seeking a GP to join their growing team, with attractive sign-on incentives and an outstanding introductory billing offer available.

What's on offer?

Available on applicationBase salary

Permanent

Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP)

Hurtsville, New South Wales AU

Start dates are flexible

Posted 4 months ago

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

The ideal start date for this position is ASAP.

Available on applicationBase salary

Permanent

Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP)

Cecil Hills, New South Wales AU

Start dates are flexible

Posted 4 months ago

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

The ideal start date for this position is ASAP.

Available on applicationBase salary

Permanent

Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP)

Oatley, New South Wales AU

Start dates are flexible

Posted 4 months ago

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

The ideal start date for this position is ASAP.

Available on applicationBase salary

Permanent

Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP)

Neutral Bay, New South Wales AU

Start dates are flexible

Posted 4 months ago

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

The ideal start date for this position is ASAP.

Available on applicationBase salary

Permanent

Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP)

North Ryde, New South Wales AU

Start dates are flexible

Posted 4 months ago

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

The ideal start date for this position is ASAP.

Available on applicationBase salary

Permanent

Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP)

Eastwood, New South Wales AU

Start dates are flexible

Posted 4 months ago

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

The ideal start date for this position is ASAP.

Available on applicationBase salary

Permanent

Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP)

Gymea, New South Wales AU

Start dates are flexible

Posted 4 months ago

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

The ideal start date for this position is ASAP.

Available on applicationBase salary

Permanent

Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP)

Forestville, New South Wales AU

Start dates are flexible

Posted 4 months ago

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

The ideal start date for this position is ASAP.

Available on applicationBase salary

Permanent

Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP)

Hornsby, New South Wales AU

Start dates are flexible

Posted 4 months ago

VRGP vacancy Mixed Billing 65% of Billing Busy clinic

Available on applicationBase salary

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