Find the best Emergency Medicine Jobs throughout Australia & NZ
As an ED locum doctor you can combine your career with adventure.
Whether you are a junior doctor, registrar, CMO, or FACEM looking for shift work or locum work in an ED, Ochre Recruitment's ED Division can help. We don't stop until we exhaust every option to find you an emergency medicine locum to suit your lifestyle and career aspirations.
We manage the paperwork, negotiate the best rates, book your travel and accommodation (where applicable), and offer you a premium service... all for FREE. AHPRA registered ED physicians benefit from:
- Exceptional ED Locum Rates;
- Flexible contracts & start dates;
- City, coastal, rural and regional locations.
Contact Naomie Rapira on 0498 441 118 for ED roles in Australia.
For ED roles in New Zealand, contact Shelley Caswell from Australia on Freecall 1800 973 488 or from within NZ on 028 418 229.
Join our remarkable network of Emergency Physicians today.
ED Doctors benefit from our exclusive partnership with Medical Directions
Our partnership with Medical Directions, Australia’s premier providers of workforce solutions, gives Emergency Medicine Registrars & CMOs exclusive access to over 10 hospitals including GP FastTrack Clinics across Hunter New England, Murrumbidgee, Western NSW and The Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health Districts.
Emergency Doctors receive:
- Permanent/fixed-term work at competitive locum rates;
- Exclusive opportunities across incredible locations and facilities within Hunter New England, Murrumbidgee, Western and Illawarra-Shoalhaven LHDs;
- Job security with options of FIFO or relocation assistance if desired;
- Diverse locations and facilities from scenic coastal communities to charming/rustic country towns easily accessible no more than 1-2 hrs from the nearest airport;
- Opportunity to upskill and exposure to a range of medicine;
- Full support by our team of experts to match you to the right role and assist you with credentialing requirements, travel, and accommodation.
A selection of some of our rewarding ED Jobs
Permanent GP - Wellington
Join an innovative practice committed to providing quality care.
Read morePermanent GP - Tasman
A great practice and great weather! An ideal permanent role for any GP.
Read moreWhy Choose Ochre For Your Next Emergency Medicine Locum
Ochre Recruitment offers what other medical job agencies can't.
We are dedicated to seeking out emergency medicine employers who share your values.
We develop meaningful relationships that last the distance. In fact, we’ve been working with local and state-wide health services for 20 years.
We are an agency of choice because we are also a medical provider. We have a thorough understanding of hospital operations and the challenges facing both doctors and emergency departments, and as such, are experts in negotiating positive outcomes for doctors and clients alike.
Because we work in exclusive collaboration with the Tasmania Health Service (THS) and Western NSW Health District to fill their hospital locum rosters, you get access to ED jobs before they go to market.
We can help General Practitioners maintain their emergency capabilities and upskill with locum roles in the emergency department.
· We offer a diverse range of opportunities in emergency medicine in metropolitan, regional and rural settings across all Australian states and territories.
Let us help you work your way around Australia, from the tropics of Queensland to the iconic outback, from the rugged mountainous regions in Tasmania to the magnificent beaches and coastlines of New South Wales.
Explore new destinations and experience new work environments. Register now to learn more about how we can help you secure your ideal Emergency Medicine locum job.

Which grades of Emergency Medicine do we recruit for?
Ochre's ED Division provides doctors with unparalleled access to Emergency Medicine Jobs in the following grades:
- JHO Junior House Officer
- RMO Resident House Officer
- SRMO Senior Resident House Officer
- PHO Principal House Officer
- SHO Senior House Officer
- Registrar
- VMO Visiting Medical Officer
- CMO Career Medical Officer
- SMO Senior Medical Officer
- FACEM
How much do ED locum Doctors
earn in Australia?
Rates for Emergency Medicine doctors vary across each state and location. Hospitals based in metropolitan and regional areas do tend to pay a basic rate and offer less accommodation and travel benefits. If you choose to work in rural or remote regions, doctors will receive higher rates in addition to having travel and rental car expenses covered and shared or family accommodation provided.
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Junior (JHO, RMO, SRMO): $85 – $220 per hour
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Intermediate (PHO, SHO, Registrar): $110 - $300 per hour
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Senior (VMO, CMO, SMO, FACEM): $150 - $350 per hour
