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Specialist ConsultantRural Hospital Medicine jobs 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.

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Permanent

Specialist Consultant - Rural Hospital Medicine

Goondiwindi, Queensland AU

Start dates are flexible

Posted a year ago

Our client is advertising an opportunity for a Rural Health Senior Medical Officer to permanently join their team at a public hospital in QLD.

The ideal cover date for this position is from 1 January - 31 December 2026.

Position Details: In this role, you will be responsible for the provision of efficient and quality medical services to inpatients and outpatients, including the provision of 24-hour emergency department coverage on a rostered basis.

$182,106 ~ $266,667Base salary

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Permanent

Clinical Director - Rural Hospital Medicine

Matiland, New South Wales AU

Available from 09 Nov 2026

Posted 13 days ago

Clinical Director / Head of Department – Medicine Location: Maitland Hospital, Hunter Valley, NSW Employment Type: Full-Time (1.0 FTE) | Fixed Term or Permanent Salary: Enquire for details Start Date: Flexible About the Role Lead the Department of Medicine in a modern regional hospital, providing strategic, clinical and operational leadership.

Ensure safe, high-quality patient care while driving service development, workforce excellence and innovation.

Approximately 50% of the role is clinical.

Available on applicationBase salary

Locum

Registrar - Rural Hospital Medicine

Childers, Queensland AU

NOW ~ 31 Dec 2026

Posted a month ago

Locum cover is required for: 31 August - 25 September 2026 5 - 31 October 2026 1 - 30 November 2026 1 - 31 December 2026 Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 1800 PHO Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

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

$1,401 per dayBase salary

Locum

Registrar - Rural Hospital Medicine

Gin Gin, Queensland AU

30 Nov 2026 ~ 18 Dec 2026

Posted 2 months ago

Locum cover is required for: 30 November - 4 December 2026 14 - 18 December 2026 Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 1800 PHO Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$1,401 per dayBase salary

Locum

Registrar - Rural Hospital Medicine

Childers, Queensland AU

30 Nov 2026 ~ 01 Jan 2027

Posted 2 months ago

Locum cover is required for: 30 November - 10 December 2026 14 - 31 December 2026 Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 0800 PHO Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

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

$1,401 per dayBase salary

Locum

Registrar - Rural Hospital Medicine

Gin Gin, Queensland AU

NOW ~ 02 Oct 2026

Posted 2 months ago

Locum cover is required for: 27 - 31 July 2026 3 - 7 August 2026 11 - 14 August 2026 17 - 21 August 2026 31 August - 4 September 2206 7 - 11 September 2026 14 - 25 September 2026 28 September - 2 October 2026 Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 1800 PHO Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$1,681 per dayBase salary

NewLocum

Specialist Consultant - Surgery

Grafton, New South Wales AU

28 Sep 2026 ~ 02 Oct 2026

Posted a few seconds ago

Locum cover is required from 28 September - 1 October 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 0800 On call Must have GESA certification No JMO Support 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

NewLocum

Specialist Consultant - Paediatrics

Nowra, New South Wales AU

13 Oct 2026 ~ 16 Oct 2026

Posted 3 minutes ago

Locum cover is required from 13 - 15 October 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 0800 Consultant/Staff Specialist/VMO Benefits: 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 - Paediatrics

Grafton, New South Wales AU

05 Oct 2026 ~ 09 Oct 2026

Posted a month ago

Locum cover is required from 5 - 8 October 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 0800 On call 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

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Paediatrics

Grafton, New South Wales AU

24 Sep 2026 ~ 28 Sep 2026

Posted 23 days ago

Locum cover is required from 24 - 27 September 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 0800 Consultant/Specialist/VMO Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.

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

$3,750 per dayBase salary

NewLocum

Specialist Consultant - Paediatrics

Nowra, New South Wales AU

02 Oct 2026 ~ 06 Oct 2026

Posted 7 minutes ago

Locum cover is required from 2 - 5 October 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 0800 Consultant/Staff Specialist/VMO Benefits: 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)

Yeppoon, Queensland AU

21 Sep 2026 ~ 29 Jan 2027

Posted 2 months ago

Locum cover is required for: 21 - 27 September 2026 12 October - 3 November 2026 11 - 29 January 2027 Position Details: Shift times: Various shifts Senior Medical Officer/ Specialist GP On call Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

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

$2,000 per dayBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP)

Yeppoon, Queensland AU

21 Sep 2026 ~ 01 Nov 2026

Posted 2 months ago

Locum cover is required from 21 September - 1 November 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: Various shifts Senior Medical Officer/ Specialist GP On call Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

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

$2,000 per dayBase salary

NewLocum

Specialist Consultant - Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Nowra, New South Wales AU

14 Oct 2026 ~ 19 Oct 2026

Posted 18 minutes ago

Locum cover is required from 14 - 18 October 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 0800 Consultant/Staff Specialist/VMO Benefits: Accommodation is included.

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

$3,500 per dayBase salary

NewLocum

Specialist Consultant - Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Nowra, New South Wales AU

09 Oct 2026 ~ 13 Oct 2026

Posted 31 minutes ago

Locum cover is required from 9 - 13 October 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 1700 Consultant/Staff Specialist/VMO Benefits: Accommodation is included.

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

$3,500 per dayBase salary

NewPermanent

Specialist Consultant - Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Melbourne, Victoria AU

Available from 01 Oct 2026

Posted an hour ago

Obstetrics & Gynaecology Consultant 📍 Western Melbourne, VIC 📋 Permanent About the Role An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Obstetrics & Gynaecology Consultant to join a well-established and growing women's health service in Victoria.

Working within a contemporary healthcare environment, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team delivering comprehensive obstetric and gynaecological care to a diverse and expanding population.

The successful candidate will provide specialist clinical services across inpatient, outpatient, antenatal, labour ward, and surgical settings while contributing to service development, quality improvement initiatives, teaching, and mentoring of junior medical staff.

Available on applicationBase salary

NewLocum

Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP)

Gunnedah, New South Wales AU

01 Jan 2027 ~ 31 Mar 2027

Posted an hour ago

Locum cover is required from 1 January 2027 - ongoing.

Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 2000 + on call 2000 - 0800 GP VMO or CMO In Charge Benefits: Travel reimbursement and accommodation provided.

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

$220 per dayBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Woodville South, South Australia AU

12 Oct 2026 ~ 12 Oct 2026

Posted 7 days ago

Locum cover is required for 12 October 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 0830 - 1700 Covering: Wards Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

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

Available on applicationBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Tiwi, Northern Territory AU

02 Nov 2026 ~ 24 Jan 2027

Posted 8 days ago

Locum cover is required for: 2 - 8 November 2026 23 - 29 November 2026 7 - 13 December 2026 14 - 20 December 2026 21 - 27 December 2026 28 December 2026 - 3 January 2027 4 - 10 January 2027 11 - 17 January 2027 18 - 24 January 2027 Position Details: FACEM Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$3,465 per dayBase salary

NewLocum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Traralgon West, Victoria AU

09 Nov 2026 ~ 03 Dec 2026

Posted 2 hours ago

Locum cover is required for: 9 - 12 November 2026 16 - 19 November 2026 23 - 26 November 2026 30 November - 3 December 2026 Position Details: Shift times: 0830 - 1630 Some shifts are on call Flynn Inpatient Ward Benefits: 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 - Surgery

North Tamworth, New South Wales AU

26 Oct 2026 ~ 30 Oct 2026

Posted 2 hours ago

Locum cover is required for: 26 October 2026 | 0700 - 0700 $3250/day 27 - 28 October 2026 | 0700 - 1600 $3000/day 29 October 2026 | 0700 - 0700 $3250/day 30 October 2026 | 0700 - 1600 $3000/day Position Details: Consultant/Specialist/VMO 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 - Surgery

North Tamworth, New South Wales AU

02 Oct 2026 ~ 09 Oct 2026

Posted a day ago

Locum cover is required for: 2 - 5 October 2026 - 0700-0700 - $3,500 per day 6 October 2026 - 0700-1600 - $3,000 per day 7 October 2026 - 0700-1600 - $3,000 per day | 0700 - 0700 $3,250 per day 8 October 2026 - 0700-0700 - $3,250 per day 9 October 2026 - 0700-1600 - $3,000 per day 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

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Adelaide, South Australia AU

12 Feb 2027 ~ 14 Mar 2027

Posted 7 days ago

Locum cover is required from 12 February - 14 March 2027.

Position Details: Shift times: 0830 - 1700 Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

Available on applicationBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Tranmere, South Australia AU

06 Oct 2026 ~ 16 Oct 2026

Posted 7 days ago

Locum cover is required from 6 - 16 October 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 0830 - 1700 Acute Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

Available on applicationBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Adelaide, South Australia AU

NOW ~ 08 Jan 2027

Posted 7 days ago

Locum cover is required for: 30 November - 4 December 2026 4 - 8 January 2027 5 - 23 July 2027 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.

Available on applicationBase salary

Locum

Resident Medical Officer - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Byron Central, New South Wales AU

02 Oct 2026 ~ 04 Oct 2026

Posted 3 days ago

Locum cover is required from 2 - 4 October 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 1300 - 2300 RMO PGY3+ Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

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

$115 per hourBase salary

NewLocum

Registrar - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Armidale, New South Wales AU

18 Sep 2026 ~ 19 Sep 2026

Posted 9 minutes ago

Locum cover is required for 18 September 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 1200 - 0030 CMO Non-In charge Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

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

$280 per hourBase salary

Locum

Registrar - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Shellharbour, New South Wales AU

NOW ~ 18 Sep 2026

Posted 2 months ago

Locum cover is required from 17 - 18 September 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 1400 - 0000 Benefits: Accommodation is included.

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

$190 per hourBase salary

Locum

Registrar - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Byron Central, New South Wales AU

26 Sep 2026 ~ 26 Sep 2026

Posted 17 days ago

Locum cover is required for 26 September 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 1300 - 2330 Must have eMeds/eMR completed CMO On call In charge 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 - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Murwillumbah, New South Wales AU

21 Sep 2026 ~ 27 Sep 2026

Posted a month ago

Locum cover is required for: 21 September 2026 26 September 2026 Position Details: Shift times: 2200 - 0800 In charge CMO Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

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

$180 per hourBase salary

NewLocum

Resident Medical Officer - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Murwillumbah, New South Wales AU

21 Sep 2026 ~ 27 Sep 2026

Posted 28 minutes ago

Locum cover is required for: 21 September 2026 26 September 2026 Position Details: Shift times: 2200 - 0830 RMO PGY3+ ($160/hr) and or Registrar ($180/hr) Working overnight with RMO + Senior OC support Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

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

$160 per hourBase salary

NewLocum

Resident Medical Officer - Medicine

Northfield, South Australia AU

19 Sep 2026 ~ 20 Sep 2026

Posted 33 minutes ago

Locum cover is required for: 19 September 2026 | 0830 - 2100 remote on call offsite 20 September 2026 | 0830 - 2100 onsite Position Details: Covering: COACT Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$170 per hourBase salary

NewLocum

Registrar - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Cooma, New South Wales AU

01 Oct 2026 ~ 27 Oct 2026

Posted an hour ago

Locum cover is required for: 1 - 4 October 2026 | $230/hr 8 - 9 October 2026 19 - 20 October 2026 22 October 2026 26 - 27 October 2026 Position Details: Shift times: 1430 - 2230 PGY5+ ED or ED Registrar for ED Non In charge 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

NewLocum

Resident Medical Officer - Surgery

Box Hill,, Victoria AU

02 Nov 2026 ~ 31 Jan 2027

Posted an hour ago

Locum cover is required from 2 November 2026 - 31 January 2027.

Position Details: Rates: Day shift $111.30/hr | Night shift $121.30/hr Covering: Cardiothoracics HMO Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$111 per hourBase salary

Locum

Registrar - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Cooma, New South Wales AU

01 Oct 2026 ~ 31 Oct 2026

Posted 3 days ago

Locum cover is required for: 1 - 4 October 2026 19 - 20 October 2026 23 October 2026 26 - 27 October 2026 29 - 31 October 2026 Position Details: Shift times: 1430 - 2230 PGY5+ ED or ED Registrar for ED Non In charge Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

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

$180 per hourBase salary

NewLocum

Resident Medical Officer - Surgery

Box Hill,, Victoria AU

02 Nov 2026 ~ 31 Jan 2027

Posted an hour ago

Locum cover is required from 2 November 2026 - 31 January 2027.

Position Details: Rates: Day shift $111.30/hr | Night shift $121.30/hr HMO Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$111 per hourBase salary

NewLocum

Resident Medical Officer - Surgery

Box Hill,, Victoria AU

02 Nov 2026 ~ 31 Jan 2027

Posted an hour ago

Locum cover is required from 2 November 2026 - 31 January 2027.

Position Details: Rates: Day shift $111.30/hr | Night shift $121.30/hr HMO Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$111 per hourBase salary

NewLocum

Resident Medical Officer - Surgery

Box Hill,, Victoria AU

02 Nov 2026 ~ 31 Jan 2027

Posted an hour ago

Locum cover is required from 2 November 2026 - 31 January 2027.

Position Details: Rates: Day shift $111.30/hr | Night shift $121.30/hr HMO Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$111 per hourBase salary

Bowral, New South Wales AU

05 Oct 2026 ~ 20 Nov 2026

Posted 18 hours ago

Locum cover is required for: 5 October 2026 | 0800 - 2200 14 October 2026 | 0800 - 1630 5 - 6 November 2026 | 1500 - 2300 18 November 2026 | 1500 - 2300 20 November 2026 | 1500 - 2300 Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 2200 Covering: Ward / Surgery Benefits: Accommodation is included.

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

$180 per hourBase salary

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