Locum Doctor Jobs Australia — WA & NT's Highest-Paying Placements
AU Locums Direct is Australia's specialist medical locum agency for Western Australia, the Northern Territory, Victoria and Queensland. We place FACEM, psychiatry, GP, paediatrics, anaesthetics, ICU, and general medicine doctors from every state — most within 48 hours of registration.
- Doctors recruited from all Australian states
- Flights and accommodation included for interstate locums
- AHPRA registration is national — no extra steps
- WA, NT, VIC and QLD rates consistently above eastern states
- Short blocks (1–2 weeks) compatible with permanent roles
- Free to register — placed in as little as 48 hours
Why Australian Doctors Choose WA & NT Locum Work
Western Australia, the Northern Territory, Victoria and Queensland consistently offer the highest locum rates in the country — and the demand is structural, not seasonal.
Rates Above Eastern States
WA, NT, VIC and QLD locum rates are typically $300–$700/day higher than comparable roles in NSW, VIC, or QLD. The rate premium reflects genuine workforce shortages, not temporary demand spikes.
Persistent Structural Demand
WA, NT, VIC and QLD face long-term medical workforce shortages driven by geography, population growth, and difficulty attracting permanent staff. Locum demand is consistent year-round.
Flights & Accommodation Included
Interstate locums receive return economy flights, accommodation, and often a hire car or vehicle — all coordinated by AU Locums Direct before your first shift.
Broader Clinical Scope
Regional WA, NT, VIC and QLD hospitals offer a clinical breadth that metropolitan practice rarely provides — particularly for emergency medicine, rural generalist, and GP doctors.
AHPRA Is National
Your existing AHPRA registration covers WA, NT, VIC and QLD work. No separate state registration, no extra paperwork — just current, unrestricted registration.
Short Blocks Available
Many WA, NT, VIC and QLD hospitals accept 1–2 week blocks, making interstate locum work compatible with a permanent role in your home state.
Specialties We Place Across WA & NT
From Perth's tertiary hospitals to remote Aboriginal health services — we place doctors across all major specialties.
For Doctors in NSW, VIC, QLD, SA, TAS & ACT
AU Locums Direct recruits doctors from every Australian state. Here is what interstate locums need to know about working in WA, NT, VIC and QLD.
WA FACEM rates are typically $400–$600/day higher than comparable Sydney roles.
Melbourne psychiatrists are finding WA rates 30–40% above Victorian public sector benchmarks.
Queensland GPs and rural generalists are among the most active interstate locums in WA.
SA doctors benefit from direct flights to Perth — most interstate locums are placed within 48 hours.
Tasmanian doctors find WA, NT, VIC and QLD placements offer significantly higher rates and broader clinical scope.
ACT-based doctors regularly locum in WA, NT, VIC and QLD — short blocks are common and flights are included.
Interstate Locum Logistics — What's Included
Return economy flights
Booked and covered by the hospital or health service for all interstate placements.
Accommodation
Hospital-arranged or agency-coordinated accommodation for the duration of your placement.
Vehicle or hire car
Provided for regional and remote placements where public transport is not available.
AHPRA credentialing
Fully managed by AU Locums Direct — your national registration covers all states and territories.
Hospital credentialing
We manage hospital-specific credentialing, police checks, and working with children checks.
24/7 support
A dedicated consultant available throughout your placement — not just up to your start date.
Where We Place Doctors
Western Australia
- Perth Metro (Fiona Stanley, Royal Perth, SCGH, Joondalup, Fremantle, Rockingham)
- Kalgoorlie / Goldfields
- Broome / Kimberley
- Karratha / Pilbara
- Port Hedland
- Geraldton / Mid West
- Bunbury / South West
- Albany / Great Southern
- Northam / Wheatbelt
Northern Territory
- Darwin (Royal Darwin Hospital, Palmerston Regional)
- Alice Springs Hospital
- Katherine District Hospital
- Tennant Creek Hospital
- Remote Aboriginal Communities
- FIFO NT Roles
How Interstate Locum Placement Works
Register in 2 Minutes
Tell us your specialty, seniority, and availability. Free to register — no obligation.
We Match You
Our consultants match you with suitable WA, NT, VIC and QLD roles. Most doctors hear back within hours.
We Handle Everything
Credentialing, flights, accommodation, compliance — all managed before your first shift.
Ready to Access Australia's Best-Paying Locum Roles?
Register free today. Our consultants will match you with WA, NT, VIC and QLD roles that suit your specialty, seniority, and availability — most doctors are placed within 48 hours.
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