Medical Recruitment & Locum Doctor Jobs Across Australia
Great Doctors. Great Opportunities. Great Adventures.
Discover rewarding locum opportunities across Australia, with excellent rates, personalised support and the freedom to explore.
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More Than a Locum Job. A Lifestyle.
Hear directly from doctors who've made the move to locum work — and never looked back.
Locum work changed my life. I earn more than I ever did in a permanent role, I've worked in places I never would have seen, and every flight and hotel is covered. I'm on track to retire at 55 — and I'm actually enjoying the journey.
Dr James
FACEM Consultant | Australia
Proven Performance in WA & NT Healthcare
Backed by a database of 3,500+ doctors and growing.
Delivering fast, reliable locum placement across Australia's most demanding healthcare markets.
Locum and permanent placements across WA, NT, VIC & QLD hospitals
AHPRA-registered doctors across all major specialties and seniority levels
Emergency Medicine, Psychiatry, General Practice, ICU, Anaesthetics & more
Trusted industry expertise in locum and permanent medical staffing
Western Australia, Northern Territory, Victoria & Queensland
Trusted by hospitals across WA & NT
27+ hospitals and health services rely on AU Locums Direct for urgent and ongoing locum staffing
Our Priority Specialties
We place across all major specialties, but WA, NT, VIC and QLD hospitals rely on us most for the roles that are hardest to fill.
FACEM & Emergency Medicine Consultants
Perth metro EDs to remote and regional hospitals across WA, NT, VIC and QLD. Short blocks and longer rotations available.
View FACEM & Emergency Medicine JobsEmergency Medicine Registrars
ACEM-accredited training networks across WA, NT, VIC & QLD. Supervision arrangements confirmed before you commit.
View Registrar RolesConsultant Psychiatrists
Inpatient, community and forensic roles across WA, NT, VIC & QLD mental health services. Metro and regional.
View Psychiatry JobsPsychiatry Registrars
RANZCP-accredited placements across WA, NT, VIC and QLD. Supervision and training requirements handled.
View Psychiatry Registrar RolesAll Disciplines
Specialties We Place
From emergency medicine to remote GP, we place doctors across all key disciplines in WA, NT, VIC and QLD
General Medicine
Acute, consultant, rural, geriatric and specialist general medicine across WA & NT
Whether You're a Doctor or a Hospital
We serve both sides of the market — fast placements for doctors, fast gap-filling for hospitals.
For Locum Doctors
Skip the endless job boards. Tell us your specialty and availability, and we'll match you with locum roles across WA, NT, VIC and QLD — most doctors are placed within 48 hours. Every role is AHPRA-verified, credentialing is handled for you, and your details are never shared without consent.
- Fast placements, often within 48 hours
- AHPRA-verified roles only
- Credentialing handled end-to-end
- High day rates across all specialties
- Dedicated consultant throughout your placement
Takes under 2 minutes · No cost to register · Confidential
For Hospitals & Health Services
Urgent gap in the roster? We respond within hours, not days. Every doctor in our network of 3,500+ is AHPRA-registered, insured and fully credentialed before they start — across Emergency Medicine, Psychiatry, GP, Anaesthetics, ICU, Paediatrics and more. Trusted by 27+ hospitals across metropolitan, regional and remote WA, NT, VIC and QLD.
- Response within hours of your request
- 3,500+ AHPRA-registered doctors on call
- Fully credentialed before day one
- Metro, regional and remote coverage
- 24/7 urgent staffing support line
Response within hours · 24/7 urgent support · No obligation
Where We Operate
Where We Place Doctors Across Australia
From Perth metro hospitals to remote Kimberley clinics, Darwin health services and beyond — we cover the roles other agencies can't fill.
Western Australia
Metropolitan, regional, and rural locum opportunities across WA Health networks.
Northern Territory
Remote, Indigenous health, and hospital-based locum opportunities across NT Health.
Why AU Locums Direct
Why Doctors Choose AU Locums Direct
We simplify locum work so you can focus on patient care.
48hr turnaroundFast Placement Process
Most doctors are placed within 48 hours of registration. We move quickly because hospitals can't wait.
Best-rate guaranteeCompetitive Daily Rates
We negotiate strong locum rates on your behalf, ensuring you're fairly compensated for your expertise.
Government contractsWA & NT Health Access
Direct access to WA Health and NT Health networks across metropolitan, regional and remote facilities.
Remote & regionalRural & FIFO Opportunities
Fly-in fly-out and regional placements across remote Australia.
Fully managedCompliance Handled
AHPRA credentialing, insurance, and hospital credentialing fully managed.
Simple Process
Get Placed in 3 Simple Steps
From registration to first shift — most doctors are working within 48 hours.
Register in 2 Minutes
Submit your details, specialty and availability. Our team reviews your profile same day.
We Match You
We match you to open roles that fit your specialty, location preference and availability.
Start Working
We handle credentialing, compliance and logistics. You focus on delivering great patient care.
Stories & Reviews
What Doctors Say
"AU Locums Direct placed me in a FACEM role within 24 hours of registering. The team handled all the credentialing and I was working the next week."
"Excellent communication throughout. They found me a 3-month psychiatry registrar block in Darwin that fit perfectly around my training commitments."
"The team understood exactly what I was looking for — remote work with good rates and proper accommodation. They delivered on every count."
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything doctors and hospitals ask us most often — answered directly.
How quickly can I start a locum placement in WA or NT?
Do you place FACEM and Emergency Medicine doctors outside Perth?
Is there a cost for doctors to register?
What specialties do you recruit for?
Do you handle AHPRA credentialing and compliance?
Ready to Find Your Next Locum Role?
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