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RN ED | Casino NSW Casual Award rates apply + an 8.3 % NSW Health contract finalisation payment on completion of your placement SALT Regional Deployment Allowance: $235 to $325, per week, tax-free (based on shifts worked and RN seniority)
 Salt Medical Recruitment  Nurse  Casino, NSW  Apr 13, 2025
Competitive
RN Medical | Casino NSW Casual Award rates apply + an 8.3 % NSW Health contract finalisation payment on completion of your placement SALT Regional Deployment Allowance: $235 to $325, per week, tax-free (based on shifts worked and RN seniority)
 Salt Medical Recruitment  Nurse  Casino, NSW  Apr 21, 2025
RN Sub Acute/Rehab | Maclean NSW Casual Award rates apply + an 8.3 % NSW Health contract finalisation payment on completion of your placement SALT Regional Deployment Allowance: $310 to $435 per week, tax-free (based on shifts worked and RN
 Salt Medical Recruitment  Nurse  Maclean, NSW  Apr 27, 2025
Competitive
RN Medical | Maclean NSW Casual Award rates apply + an 8.3 % NSW Health contract finalisation payment on completion of your placement SALT Regional Deployment Allowance: $310 to $435 per week, tax-free (based on shifts worked and RN seniority)
 Salt Medical Recruitment  Nurse  Maclean, NSW  Apr 13, 2025
Competitive
RN ED | Maclean NSW Casual Award rates apply + an 8.3 % NSW Health contract finalisation payment on completion of your placement SALT Regional Deployment Allowance: $310 to $435 per week, tax-free (based on shifts worked and RN seniority)
 Salt Medical Recruitment  Nurse  Maclean, NSW  Apr 13, 2025
RN Scrub/Scout| Grafton NSW Casual Award rates apply + an 8.3 % NSW Health contract finalisation payment on completion of your placement SALT Regional Deployment Allowance: $235 to $325, per week, tax-free (based on shifts worked and RN
 Salt Medical Recruitment  Nurse  Grafton, NSW  Apr 27, 2025
$50.65 - $64.96 per hour
Registered Nurse | Cardiac Catheter Laboratory $50.65 to $64.96 base rate per hour (depending on experience level), plus penalties and 11% Super Contracts available from 19th May: 16th June to 17th August Rotating 8 and 12 hour shifts, 80 hours
 Salt Medical Recruitment  Nurse  Mackay, QLD  May 18, 2025
70% of billings or $175 per hour minimum guarantee Part-time and weekend shifts available Opens from April onwards The location is nestled in a picturesque area, surrounded by lush greenery and serene landscapes, offering a tranquil atmosphere.
 Salt Medical Recruitment  Doctor  New South Wales, NSW  Apr 03, 2025
$275 per hour GP Clinic only Travel and accommodation provided.  Opens from 09 April to 02 May Shepparton, VIC, is a vibrant town surrounded by picturesque farmland and the scenic Goulburn River. Its lush orchards and serene landscapes make it
 Salt Medical Recruitment  Doctor  Shepparton, VIC  Apr 08, 2025
$300 - $350 per hour
FACEM Wonthaggi, VIC $300 - $350 per hour Various shifts available beginning 08-27 April| On-call  Travel and Accommodation will be provided Our client is an integrated health service providing a range of acute, sub-acute, ancillary medical,
 Salt Medical Recruitment  Doctor  Wonthaggi, VIC  Apr 07, 2025
Registered Nurse | Emergency & Rural | Woorabinda  $65-$80/hour base rate + super + penalties depending on experience Contract available from 14th April to 11th May FTE hours on a 7-day rotating roster (AM, PM, & Nights) Must have Emergency and
 Salt Medical Recruitment  Nurse  Woorabinda, QLD  Apr 13, 2025
$300 per hour and/or $3,500 on call Accommodation and travel provided.  Available from 09-10 April 2025 Explore the Essence of Victoria's Goulburn Valley: Welcome to Shepparton, where agricultural prowess intersects with a vibrant cultural
 Salt Medical Recruitment  Doctor  Shepparton, VIC  Apr 08, 2025
$3,000 per day Flights, car hire and accommodation reimbursed. Must be AHPRA-registered and have working rights in Australia. Available from 07-13 April 2025 Katherine, in Australia's Northern Territory, is famous for its beautiful natural
 Salt Medical Recruitment  Doctor  Katherine, NT  Apr 06, 2025
$3,300 per shift with on-call. Fly directly to Launceston from major Australian cities. On-site specialties: Coronary Angiography, ECMO ICU (except neurosurgery, cardio-thoracics). On-call duty after about 6 shifts. Multiple blocks available
 Salt Medical Recruitment  Doctor  Launceston, TAS  May 08, 2025
Competitive
Midwife | Bega NSW Casual Award rates apply + an 8.3 % NSW Health contract finalisation payment on completion of your placement SALT Regional Deployment Allowance: $310 to $435 per week, tax-free (based on shifts worked and RN seniority)
 Salt Medical Recruitment    Bega,  Apr 09, 2025
Rural & ED RN | Sarina $65-$80/hour base rate (depending on experience level) + super + penalties Contracts available from 14th April: 15th May to 8th June Rotating 8 hour shifts (including on call shifts), 80 hours per fortnight Must have
 Salt Medical Recruitment  Nurse  Sarina, QLD  Apr 13, 2025
Clinical Nurse | Mental Health –  Continuing Care Team (CCT) | Mackay $66-$115/hour base rate (depending on experience level) + penalties + super Contract available from 14th April to 6th July Rotating 8 and 12 hour shifts, 80 hours per
 Salt Medical Recruitment  Nurse  Mackay, QLD  Apr 13, 2025
Registered Nurse | Medical/Surgical | Gladstone $65 to $82 base rate per hour (depending on experience level), plus penalties and Super Contracts available starting 14th April to 11th May Rotating operation 24/7 hours - All shifts, 76 hours
 Salt Medical Recruitment  Nurse  Bamaga, QLD  Apr 13, 2025
Registered Nurse | North Rockhampton $56-$71/hour base rate + penalties + super depending on experience Contracts available from ASAP to 25th May FTE hours on a 7-day rotating roster (AM, PM, & Nights), 12-hr shift Must have a QCS before
 Salt Medical Recruitment  Nurse  North Rockhampton, QLD  Apr 02, 2025
Competitive
RN | ED | Crookwell NSW Casual Award rates apply + an 8.3 % NSW Health contract finalisation payment on completion of your placement SALT Regional Deployment Allowance: $310 to $435 per week, tax-free (based on shifts worked and RN seniority).
 Salt Medical Recruitment  Nurse  Crookwell, NSW  Apr 16, 2025
RN ED Triage | Lightning Ridge NSW Casual Award rates apply + an 8.3 % NSW Health contract finalisation payment on completion of your placement SALT Regional Deployment Allowance: $310 to $435 per week, tax-free (based on shifts worked and RN
 Salt Medical Recruitment  Nurse  Lightning Ridge, NSW  Apr 01, 2025
RN ED Triage | Baradine NSW Casual Award rates apply + an 8.3 % NSW Health contract finalisation payment on completion of your placement SALT Regional Deployment Allowance: $310 to $435 per week, tax-free (based on shifts worked and RN
 Salt Medical Recruitment  Nurse  Baradine, NSW  Apr 01, 2025
Clinical Nurse | Mental Health - Intake | Gladstone $66.07 to $70.75 base rate per hour (depending on experience level), plus penalties Super Contract available from 7th April to 4th May Rotating 8 and 12 hour shifts, 80 hours per fortnight
 Salt Medical Recruitment  Nurse  Gladstone, QLD  Apr 06, 2025
$2700 per day
$2700 per day Clinic + ED and Wards | Shared on-call Must be AHPRA-registered and have working rights in Australia. NDIS required. Available from 12-25 April 2025 This rural town in the North Burnett Region is the self proclaimed 'Beef Capital
 Salt Medical Recruitment  Doctor  Eidsvold, QLD  Apr 11, 2025
$2,700 per day GP-clinic + on-call for quite rural ED. Must be AHPRA-registered and have working rights in Australia. NDIS required.  2 blocks available,  14-18 April 22-25 April Monto , known as the gateway to Cania Gorge National
 Salt Medical Recruitment  Doctor  Monto, QLD  Apr 13, 2025
$2,700 daily rate Multiple blocks available from 21 April until 30 June 2025 NDIS required. M-F GP Clinic and shared on-call. Nestled in rural Queensland, Childers is a picturesque town of 1,364 residents, where history comes to life on its
 Salt Medical Recruitment  Doctor  Childers, QLD  Apr 20, 2025
$2,700 daily rate GP Clinic M-F and shared on-call Multiple blocks available from 09 April to 23 June 2025 Gayndah, the "Orange Capital of Queensland," lies at the heart of the state's citrus area. This quintessential rural town offers special
 Salt Medical Recruitment  Doctor  Gayndah, QLD  Apr 08, 2025
$2,700 daily rate GP Clinic M-F and shared on-call NDIS required Multiple blocks available.  26-30 May 07-09 June 17-27 June Biggenden, a small town in Queensland, Australia, known for its agricultural heritage, peaceful atmosphere, and
 Salt Medical Recruitment  Doctor  Biggenden, QLD  May 25, 2025
$2700 per day
$2,700 per day 0800H-0800H + on-call Travel, accommodation + car hire provided. Shifts available from 14-17 April 2025 Kimba, located in the heart of South Australia, offers stunning views of vast, golden plains and vibrant farmland. Its
 Salt Medical Recruitment  Doctor  Kimba, SA  Apr 13, 2025
$2700 per day
$2,700 per day 0800H-0800H + on-call Travel, accommodation + car hire provided. Shifts available from 07-11 April 2025 Cowell, South Australia, features crystal-clear waters and golden sandy beaches, creating a stunning coastal landscape. The
 Salt Medical Recruitment  Doctor  Cowell, SA  Apr 10, 2025
$3000 - $3250 per day
Anaesthetist VMO Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital $3,000-$3,250 per day Various shifts available from 10 April to 02 May 2025 Accommodation and travel up to $800 reimbursed (flights or mileage only) Tamworth is a vibrant city that offers a
 Salt Medical Recruitment  Doctor  Tamworth, NSW  Apr 09, 2025
$3,300 | 0800H-1800H | No on call06 $1,500 | 0800H-1300H | No on call Must be AHPRA-registered and have working rights in Australia.  Available on 06 and 28 of April Kurri Kurri is a charming town surrounded by lush greenery and rolling hills,
 Salt Medical Recruitment  Doctor  Kurri Kurri, NSW  Apr 05, 2025
Consultant Anaesthetist Rockhampton, QLD $3,200 per day, negotiable  Available from 14-20 April 2025 Must be AHPRA-registered and have working rights in Australia. Flights and accommodation included. Our client is the main referral hospital
 Salt Medical Recruitment  Doctor  Rockhampton, QLD  Apr 13, 2025
$2,750 per day + on call Work in both ED and Anaesthetics Travel and accommodation provided. Dates available from 12 April to 04 January 2026 Inverell, a picturesque town in New South Wales, boasts captivating natural beauty with its rolling
 Salt Medical Recruitment  Doctor  Inverell, NSW  Apr 11, 2025
$1,500 per 5hr-shift $3,000 per shift per 10hr-shift $3,800 per day on Holidays Travel and accommodation provided. Open from 06 April to 04 July 2025 Maitland, gracefully merging nature and culture, boasts the captivating Hunter River and
 Salt Medical Recruitment  Doctor  Maitland, NSW  Apr 05, 2025
$3,000 per day Fixed 10hr shift with no on-call. Shifts available on 20 April and 03-04 May 2025 Lambton, situated in the vibrant city of Newcastle, is a suburban gem known for its peaceful charm and community warmth. The local hospital adds to
 Salt Medical Recruitment  Doctor  Lambton, NSW  Apr 19, 2025
$3,500 per day Available from 14 April until 04 January 2026.  24hr shift with on-call. Must be AHPRA-registered and have working rights in Australia. Travel and accommodation provided. Manning calls with its calm charm, blending nature and
 Salt Medical Recruitment  Doctor  Manning Point, NSW  Apr 13, 2025
$2800 per day
Locum Anaesthetic Consultant Bundaberg Central, QLD $2,8000 per day Multiple blocks available. Pick your date! ASAP - 30 June and/or 06-16 April and/or 27 April - 30 June 2025 Shift hours TBD Our client is the largest hospital in Wide
 Salt Medical Recruitment  Doctor  Bundaberg Central, QLD  Mar 31, 2025
$2,750 per day Accommodation and travel up to $800 cap Available from 25-27 April 2025 Moree, situated in the heart of New South Wales, boasts a unique beauty characterized by its thermal artesian springs and expansive plains. The Moree
 Salt Medical Recruitment  Doctor  Moree, NSW  Apr 24, 2025
$2,750 per day Travel and accommodation provided. Dates available from 12 April to 04 January 2026 Inverell, a picturesque town in New South Wales, boasts captivating natural beauty with its rolling hills, serene waterways, and lush landscapes.
 Salt Medical Recruitment  Doctor  Inverell, NSW  Apr 11, 2025
Anaesthetist VMO Armidale Rural Referral Hospital $3,000 - $3,500 per day, on-call (24-hour period)  Dates available from14 April to 26 June 2025 Accommodation, fleet car provided and travel up to $800 reimbursed (flights or mileage only)
 Salt Medical Recruitment  Doctor  Armidale, NSW  Apr 13, 2025
Consultant Anaesthetist Echuca, VIC $3,000 per day Available from 15 April until 26 June 2025 Mon to Fri | Theatre list Accommodation and travel provided Echuca is a stunning riverside town known for its natural beauty. Situated along the
 Salt Medical Recruitment  Doctor  Echuca, VIC  Apr 14, 2025
Registered Nurse | ED NSW Casual Award rates apply + an 8.3 % NSW Health contract finalisation payment on completion of your placement SALT Regional Deployment Allowance: $310 to $435 per week, tax-free (based on shifts worked and RN seniority).
 Salt Medical Recruitment  Nurse  Braidwood, NSW  Apr 20, 2025
Competitive
Midwife | Queanbeyan NSW Casual Award rates apply + an 8.3 % NSW Health contract finalisation payment on completion of your placement FTE hours on a 7-day rotating roster (AM, PM, & Nights) Contracts available from 7th April to 4th May Must
 Salt Medical Recruitment  Nurse  Queanbeyan, NSW  Apr 06, 2025
Registered Nurse | North Rockhampton $56-$71/hour base rate + penalties + super depending on experience Contracts available from ASAP to 25th May FTE hours on a 7-day rotating roster (AM, PM, & Nights), 12-hr shift Must have a QCS before
 Salt Medical Recruitment  Nurse  North Rockhampton, QLD  Mar 30, 2025
$92 - $105 per hour
RAN Nurse | Nyirripi $92-$105/hour base rate (depending on experience) + super + penalties Contract available from 2nd April to 9th May FTE hours on a 7-day rotating roster (AM, PM, and Nights) 4 years of broad based nursing experience relating
 Salt Medical Recruitment  Nurse  Northern Territory, NT  Apr 01, 2025
ED Registrar Tom Price, WA $2,500 per shift Multiple blocks available beginning 03 March to 08 June 2025 Tom Price Hospital is a vital healthcare facility situated in the remote and stunning town of Tom Price in Western Australia's picturesque
 Salt Medical Recruitment  Doctor  Tom Price, WA  Mar 30, 2025
General Medicine Registrar $2,300 per day Shifts available from 31 March to 30 April Travel and accommodation provided. Must be PGY6 with minimum 3 years of Registrar experience in Australia. Our client is a 106-bed inpatient facility and
 Salt Medical Recruitment  Doctor  Kalgoorlie, WA  Mar 30, 2025
$2,700 per day Travel, accommodation + car hire provided. Must be AHPRA-registered and have working rights in Australia. Multiple block available. Pick your date! 14-20 April and/or 21-27 April and/or 28 April - 04 May  Located along the
 Salt Medical Recruitment  Doctor  Port Lincoln, SA  Apr 13, 2025
RN | ED/ Acute/ Incharge - Triage | Boorowa NSW Casual Award rates apply + an 8.3 % NSW Health contract finalisation payment on completion of your placement SALT Regional Deployment Allowance: $310 to $435 per week, tax-free (based on shifts
 Salt Medical Recruitment  Nurse  Boorowa, NSW  Jun 01, 2025
Registered Nurse | Mental Health Inpatient Unit | Hobart $50/hour base rate (depending on experience level) + super + penalties Contract available from 1st April to 1st May Rotating 8 or 10 hour shifts, 76 hours per fortnight Must have work
 Salt Medical Recruitment  Nurse  Hobart, TAS  Mar 31, 2025
Clinical Nurse Consultant | Murray Island $101/hour base rate + super + penatlies Contract available from 4th April to 20th April Rotating 8 and 12 hour shifts Must have  experience in Sexual Health, Child & Maternal, and Immunisations
 Salt Medical Recruitment  Nurse  Murray Island, QLD  Apr 03, 2025
Clinical Nurse Consultant | Acute Care | Laura $82-$89/hour base rate + super + penalties Contract available from 29th March to 2nd April Rotating 8 and 12 hour shifts Must have minimum of 5 years experience in  an Acute care setting, Primary
 Salt Medical Recruitment  Nurse  Laura, QLD  Mar 28, 2025
Clinical Nurse Consultant |  Maternal & Child Health, Opthalmology $82-$89/hour base rate + super + penalties Contact available from ASAP to 14th April Must have at least 3 years experience in Opthalmology  Rural/Remote experience is
 Salt Medical Recruitment  Nurse  Thursday Island, QLD  Mar 26, 2025
Registered Nurse | Rural | Moura $65-$80/hour base rate + super + penalties. Contract available from 31st March to 27th April Candidate must agree to an 8-hour shift break FTE hours on a 7-day rotating roster (AM, PM, & Nights) Must have
 Salt Medical Recruitment  Nurse  Moura, QLD  Mar 30, 2025
Rural & ED RN | Sarina $65-$80/hour base rate (depending on experience level) + super + penalties Contract available starting from 14th April to 8th June Rotating 8 hour shifts (including on call shifts), 80 hours per fortnight Must have
 Salt Medical Recruitment  Nurse  Sarina, QLD  Apr 13, 2025
$66.07 - $70.75 per hour
Clinical Nurse | Emerald $66.07-$70.75/hour base rate + super + penalties depending on experience Contract available 31st March to 27th April Skills/Experience in Mental Health Intake, Mental Health Adults, and Mental Health Community is
 Salt Medical Recruitment  Nurse  Emerald, QLD  Mar 30, 2025
$65 - $80 per hour
Rural & ED RN | Dysart $65-$80/hour base rate (depending on experience) + super + penalties Contracts available starting on 14th April to 3rd August Rotating 8 and 12 hour shifts, 80 hours per fortnight Must have Rural Nursing and Emergency
 Salt Medical Recruitment  Nurse  Dysart, QLD  Apr 13, 2025
Registered Nurse | Multi Purpose Health Service $65 to $80 base rate per hour (depending on experience level), plus penalties and Super Contract available from 31st March to 27th April FTE hours on a 7-day rotating roster (AM, PM, & Nights)
 Salt Medical Recruitment  Nurse  Blackwater, QLD  Mar 30, 2025
Clinical Nurse | Mental Health –  Continuing Care Team (CCT) | Mackay $66-$115/hour base rate (depending on experience level) + penalties + super Contract available from 14th April to 6th July Rotating 8 and 12 hour shifts, 80 hours per
 Salt Medical Recruitment  Nurse  Mackay, QLD  Apr 13, 2025
$99 - $105 per hour
Senior RAN Nurse | Finke $99- $105/hour base rate (depending on experience) + super + penalties Multiple Contract available from 23rd May to 3rd July FTE hours on a 7-day rotating roster (AM, PM, and Nights) Must have 4 years RAN experience
 Salt Medical Recruitment  Nurse  Finke, NT  May 22, 2025
$92 - $99 per hour
RAN | Laramba $92-$99/hour base rate (depending on experience) + super + penalties Contract available from 2nd May to 16th May FTE hours on a 7-day rotating roster (AM, PM, and Nights) Must have 4 years RAN experience Able to work cross
 Salt Medical Recruitment  Nurse  Northern Territory, NT  May 01, 2025
$92 - $99 per hour
RAN Nurse | Papunya $92 - $99/hour base rate (depending on experience) + super + penalties Multiple contracts available from 1st April: 23rd April: 23rd May: 30th May to 17th April: 9th May: 6th July: 11th July  FTE hours on a 7-day
 Salt Medical Recruitment    Papunya,  Mar 31, 2025
$92 - $105 per hour
RAN Nurse | Ti Tree $92-$105/hour base rate (depending on experience) + super + penalties Contract available from 16th May to 27th June FTE hours on a 7-day rotating roster (AM, PM, and Nights) Must have 4 years RAN experience Able to work
 Salt Medical Recruitment  Nurse  Ti Tree, NT  May 15, 2025
90% of billings or $2,200 per day Available weekends, 9 AM – 5 PM from 12 April to 29 June 2025  Experience in after-hours care advantageous Must have specialist registration with AHPRA and provider number Our client has been engaged to
 Salt Medical Recruitment  Doctor  Victoria, VIC  Apr 11, 2025
Registered Nurse | North Rockhampton $56-$71/hour base rate + penalties + super depending on experience Contracts available from ASAP to 25th May FTE hours on a 7-day rotating roster (AM, PM, & Nights), 12-hr shift Must have a QCS before
 Salt Medical Recruitment  Nurse  North Rockhampton, QLD  Mar 24, 2025
$180 per hour
$180 per hour 08:00H-20:30H and/or 20:00H-08:30H shift Travel and accommodation provided. Opens from 05-09 April 2025 Tamworth, NSW, famously known as the "Country Music Capital of Australia," hosts the renowned Tamworth Country Music
 Salt Medical Recruitment  Doctor  Tamworth, VIC  Apr 04, 2025
Registered Nurse | Mental Health Inpatient Unit | Rockhampton $70 to $85 per hour + super + penalties. Contracts available from ASAP to 4th May FTE hours on a 7-day rotating roster (AM, PM, & Nights) Mental Health Inpatients Experience
 Salt Medical Recruitment  Nurse  Rockhampton, QLD  Mar 23, 2025
$1,800 per day GP clinic | Mon-Fri | 0830H-1700H | No on-call Previous AMS experience or experience working in a regional or remote setting is highly desired. Travel and accommodation provided.  Multiple blocks available from 10 June to 04
 Salt Medical Recruitment  Doctor  Wilcannia, NSW  Jun 09, 2025
$2,600 per day Various shift times available  Travel and accommodation provided Multiple shifts available ASAP until 27 April 2025 Denmark , nestled in Western Australia, is a coastal masterpiece celebrated for its mesmerizing natural allure.
 Salt Medical Recruitment  Doctor  Denmark, WA  Mar 23, 2025
FAQs

What should I expect from a medical recruitment agency?

There are many medical recruitment agencies in the marketplace providing different services, expertise, and knowledge. Some are boutique and focus on core specialty areas, while others take a generalist approach across a range of disciplines, clients, and locations.

It’s important you find the right medical recruitment agency for you, that understands your professional needs and that you’re happy to represent you to employers.

What should I expect from Salt Medical Recruitment?

You’ll get access to a wide range of locum and permanent job opportunities from our extensive network of clients in the prehospital, primary care and secondary care sectors across Australia.

For doctors that Join our SALT Talent Network, we go above and beyond to support you, act as your liaison, and provide timely advice and market insights. We endeavour to partner with you throughout your career so we can understand your personal motivations, professional goals, and salary expectations.

What are the advantages of using a medical recruitment agency?

Our technical understanding of medical recruitment, market knowledge, relationships and vast network of clients and doctors gives us a competitive edge. We have exclusive access to unique opportunities from a select group of clients, as well as preferred supplier agreements with state and territory public health services.

We’re here to make the process a breeze by handling the job search, contract negotiations, credentialing, payment process and travel logistics. Our goal is to support you and match you with exclusive opportunities so you can focus on what you do best.

What’s the difference between a recruitment agency and an employment agency?

Traditionally, recruitment agencies focused on finding candidates for clients’ job vacancies, whereas an employment agency treats the candidate as their client. At Salt Medical Recruitment we offer both services to our doctors and clients.

For us, it’s about connecting care givers with care providers to make healthcare accessible for all. We do this by providing an exemplary service and building long term relationships with our stakeholders.

What rate can I expect as a locum doctor in Australia?

Locum doctors’ pay rates are usually higher than permanent doctors due to being a casual contractor and outside an award.

On average*:

*Rates are a guideline only and are subject to change. Funding models, the rural or remoteness of the healthcare facility, availability of talent, competition (for sought-after specialties or select skills), and urgency can determine market forces and rates.

While it’s exciting to get the highest rate possible, its important you understand what the role entails and if it’s a good match for you as a locum doctor. Always remember your initial motivation for a locum role. Is it to earn extra money or to achieve greater work life balance? For example, if you want to combine a family holiday with a locum experience, the highest rate with onerous on-call demands might not suit you.

Please reach out to discuss locum doctor rates in Australia and how we can find your perfect role.

How do I get paid?

Salt Medical is set up to accommodate several payment options such as PAYG, ABN Sole trader and PTY Ltd. We also assist with timesheet approvals and invoicing so we can ensure you are always paid on time.

Why do some agencies pay me as an ABN sole trader and others as PAYG?

These payment options will depend on the employer’s internal procedures, Australian / Trans Tasmin taxation laws, Work Health and Safety (WHS) and State based labour hire legislation.

For example, in Queensland and Victoria where labour-hire licensing legislation exists, agencies need to have the necessary insurances and labour hire licences to supply casual workers. Mandatory on-hired worker reporting and large fines may be incurred if rules aren’t followed accordingly.

In these states, ABN Sole Traders are considered employees of the on-hired locum agency. As the employer, we therefore have a responsibility to ensure both tax and superannuation is paid accordingly.

We understand that a locum doctor may have a preference on how they wish to be paid and we will try to accommodate requests where possible. However, our priority is to be transparent in our dealings and comply with WHS and labour hire legislation to minimise risk for all parties. 

Can I work as a PTY Ltd through Salt Medical?

If your company is registered as a Pty Ltd, you can work and receive payments through your company as a subcontractor. In this scenario, payments are made to your company (following submittal of a tax compliant invoice) and tax and super will not be deducted. Bear in mind, it is your company’s responsibility to declare these earnings, ensure tax and superannuation is paid, and have necessary insurances in place for its workers.

Can I bring my family when I travel for locum?

Yes! Many doctors are interested in working holiday style placements, accompanied by their partner and children. We ask that doctors communicate the request upfront so we can discuss family friendly accommodation with our client. In most locations, the quality of accommodation is of a high standard and within proximity to the hospital or healthcare facility.

Who will organise the locum travel and accommodation?

Your dedicated Salt Medical Recruitment consultant will organise travel and accommodation with help from our travel concierge service. We also liaise with the hospital or clinic on your behalf ensuring a seamless transition.

Why is the credentialing paperwork so tedious?

With each health service having specific credentialing requirements, we know the paperwork can be onerous. It’s an important step in the process and you don’t want to miss out on the perfect locum opportunity, so we’re here to make it as stress free as possible. Salt Medical’s bespoke digital document management system helps streamline the process, making it easier to complete online. To find out more about our process click here.

What type of locum work is available and where?

With approximately 300+ jobs advertised on our website at any one time, specialist and junior doctors will be spoilt for choice. As an approved supplier of medical locum services, we have agreements in place with all major state health services, as well as exclusive relationships with clients in the not for profit and private sector. We also look for unique opportunities that provide enriching and diverse experiences for our doctors who join our Salt Talent Network.

Go to our Job Seekers page to view a variety of roles or contact us to chat about how we can help!

Are interviews necessary for locum or are they for permanent roles only?

Interviews are usually for permanent roles however there are occasional interviews for long-term or fixed-term locum roles. Read our Guide To Locum Interviews for tips on how to prepare and questions you might be asked.

You have many locum roles. Can you help with permanent opportunities?

The majority of our opportunities that we advertise are locum positions, however, we offer our doctors and clients access to our bespoke permanent recruitment campaigns and Executive Search services.

If you are a doctor looking for a career change, contact us to find out how we can assist.

If you are a client looking for an effective and creative approach to recruitment, find out more on our Client Services page.

Why should I join your agency when there are so many around?

Good question! We get that it’s a competitive market and we must be on top of our game to represent the most talented Doctors in the Australian marketplace – you!

We promise to listen to your needs and always be transparent. By understanding your unique story and professional goals we will help you find the financial freedom, work life balance or adventure you’re looking for. We want every doctor, client, and colleague to feel our care factor (it’s our X-factor) and passion for excellence in medical recruitment when they join our agency.

To find out more about our commitment to medical recruitment happiness, visit About Us and our Purpose and Values.

Give us a call to discuss how our personalised service can help find your next successful hire or career move!

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