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Q: 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

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 in New Zealand. Some states/locations also ask you 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?

Nope! 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 - Paediatrics

Port Augusta, South Australia AU

NOW ~ 04 Jan 2027

Posted 3 months ago

Locum cover is required for: 19 - 22 October 2026 2 - 8 November 2026 16 November - 6 December 2026 14 December 2026 - 3 January 2027 Position Details: $2500per day (Monday – Thursday) + $3000 per day (Friday – Sunday) Locum will be on call 24/7, ward rounds required for admitted patients.

Outpatient clinics required (non-complex patient reviews) 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 - Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Port Augusta, South Australia AU

NOW ~ 03 Jan 2027

Posted 3 months ago

Locum cover is required for: 11 - 15 October 2026 19 - 22 October 2026 26 - 29 October 2026 3 - 5 November 2026 9 - 12 November 2026 16 - 19 November 2026 23 - 26 November 2026 30 November - 1 December 2026 9 - 10 December 2026 14 - 17 December 2026 29 December 2026 - 3 January 2027 Position Details: Shift times: Various shifts $2500 per day not on call + $3000 per day on call.

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)

Port Augusta, South Australia AU

07 Nov 2026 ~ 30 Dec 2026

Posted a month ago

Locum cover is required for: 7 - 8 November 2026 16 - 22 November 2026 30 November - 3 December 2026 21 - 30 December 2026 | $2800pd 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 hourBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP)

Port Augusta, South Australia AU

NOW ~ 30 Dec 2026

Posted 4 months ago

Locum cover is required for: 12 - 14 October 2026 | $3000pd 2 - 3 November 2026 16 - 20 November 2026 7 - 13 December 2026 21 - 30 December 2026 | $2800pd 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

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Wallaroo, South Australia AU

NOW ~ 31 Dec 2026

Posted 4 months ago

Locum cover is required for: 30 September 2026 6 October 2026 8 - 9 October 2026 27 October 2026 30 October 2026 5 November 2026 13 November 2026 23 - 24 November 2026 27 November 2026 2 - 3 December 2026 9 December 2026 11 - 13 December 2026 22 - 23 December 2026 25 - 29 December 2026 31 December 2026 Position Details: Shift times: 1100 - 2100 Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.

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

$3,000 per dayBase salary

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Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Adelaide, South Australia AU

21 Dec 2026 ~ 08 Jan 2027

Posted a month ago

Locum cover is required from 21 December 2026 - 8 January 2027.

Position Details: Shift times: 0830 - 1700 ED/MHSSU 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 - Psychiatry

Tranmere, South Australia AU

NOW ~ 15 Nov 2026

Posted a month ago

Locum cover is required from 19 October - 15 November 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 0830 - 1700 EOPMHS 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 - Anaesthetics

Port Pirie, South Australia AU

NOW ~ 08 Dec 2026

Posted 4 months ago

Locum cover is required for: 6 - 7 October 2026 8 - 9 October 2026 12 - 14 October 2026 21 October 2026 26 - 27 October 2026 29 October 2026 3 November 2026 6 November 2026 9 - 10 November 2026 18 November 2026 1 December 2026 4 December 2026 7 - 8 December 2026 Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 1600 Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.

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

$2,500 per dayBase salary

Locum

Resident Medical Officer - Psychiatry

Adelaide, South Australia AU

21 Dec 2026 ~ 31 Dec 2026

Posted a month ago

Locum cover is required 21 - 31 December 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 0830 - 1700 Covering: Consultant Liaison Registrar/RMO Benefits: Flights and accommodation are provided for interstate applicants.

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

$157 per hourBase salary

Locum

Registrar - Medicine

Woodville South, South Australia AU

NOW ~ 25 Nov 2026

Posted a month ago

Locum cover is required for: 6 - 7 October 2026 13 - 1 4 October 2026 20 - 21 October 2026 27 - 28 October 2026 10 - 11 November 2026 17 - 18 November 2026 24 - 25 November 2026 Position Details: Shift times: 0900 - 1700 Rates: REG $208.94 or RMO $169.77 per hour Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$209 per hourBase salary

Locum

Registrar - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Victor Harbour, South Australia AU

NOW ~ 08 Dec 2026

Posted a month ago

Locum cover is required for: 31 October - 2 November 2026 13 November 2026 27 November 2026 30 November 2026 8 - 9 December 2026 17 - 18 December 2026 Position Details: Shift times: Nights Team Leader / Registrar Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$222 per hourBase salary

Locum

Resident Medical Officer - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Victor Harbour, South Australia AU

NOW ~ 27 Nov 2026

Posted a month ago

Locum cover is required for: 11 - 12 October 2026 26 - 28 October 2026 30 October 2026 6 November 2026 13 November 2026 27 November 2026 Position Details: Shift times: Nights Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$183 per hourBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Woodville South, South Australia AU

23 Nov 2026 ~ 04 Dec 2026

Posted a month ago

Locum cover is required from 23 November - 4 December 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.

Available on applicationBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Glenside, South Australia AU

19 Nov 2026 ~ 23 Nov 2026

Posted a month ago

Locum cover is required from 19 - 23 November 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 0830 - 1700 Covering: Acute 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 - Psychiatry

Tranmere, South Australia AU

NOW ~ 15 Nov 2026

Posted a month ago

Locum cover is required from 6 October - 15 November 2026.

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

Available on applicationBase salary

Locum

Registrar - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Berri, South Australia AU

NOW ~ 30 Dec 2026

Posted a month ago

Locum cover is required for: 12 October 2026 15 October 2026 17 - 20 October 2026 14 November 2026 21 December 2026 29 December 2026 Position Details: Shift times: 2230 - 0830 PGY5+ ED experience Night Senior must be able to run a resus and perform intubation.

Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.

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

$196 per hourBase salary

Locum

Resident Medical Officer - Medicine

Port Augusta, South Australia AU

18 Jan 2027 ~ 31 Jan 2027

Posted a month ago

Locum cover is required from 18 - 31 January 2027.

Position Details: Shift times: 0730 - 1800 Rates: $140 - $190 per hour based on experience Inpatient RMO PGY4+ Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.

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

$140 per hourBase salary

Locum

Resident Medical Officer - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Port Augusta, South Australia AU

26 Apr 2027 ~ 11 Jul 2027

Posted a month ago

Locum cover is required for: 26 April - 2 May 2027 5 - 11 July 2027 Position Details: Shift times: 1300 - 2330 Rates: $140 - $190 per hour based on PGY level PGY4+ Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.

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

$140 per hourBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP)

Port Augusta, South Australia AU

12 Jan 2027 ~ 05 Jul 2027

Posted a month ago

Locum cover is required for: 12 - 17 January 2027 26 - 31 January 2027 9 - 14 February 2027 23 - 28 February 2027 9 - 14 March 2027 23 - 28 March 2027 6 - 11 April 2027 20 - 25 April 2027 4 - 9 May 2027 18 - 23 May 2027 1 - 6 June 2027 15 - 20 June 2027 29 June - 4 July 2027 Position Details: Shift times: 2130 - 0800 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 included Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

$240 per hourBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP)

Port Augusta, South Australia AU

25 Jan 2027 ~ 11 Jul 2027

Posted a month ago

Locum cover is required for: 25 - 31 January 2027 22 - 28 February 2027 22 - 28 March 2027 19 - 25 April 2027 17 - 23 May 2027 14 - 20 June 2027 28 June - 11 July 2027 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.

$240 per hourBase salary

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South Australia is currently experiencing Level 1 restrictions with some additional restrictions, which includes seated food and beverage consumption only, caps on the number of people allowed at events/activities, and masks wearing in high-risk settings.

Travellers entering South Australia from other states are no longer required to complete an EntryCheck SA application. International travellers into any Australian state will need to have completed a course of a Covid-19 vaccine, undertake a PCR test 72 hours before boarding your plane and within 24 hours of arrival, and quarantine until a negative test is received.

When working and travelling within SA, you should use the mySA GOV contact tracing app. You'll need to download the app before arriving in SA. When on an airplane or in any airport in South Australia, you must wear a face mask covering your nose and mouth.

Will working as a locum affect my tax status?

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?