Junior Doctor Jobs
Competitive Rates
Access Junior Doctor opportunities across Australia with competitive full-time and locum rates:
- Locum opportunities can offer $90–$140/hr for RMOs and $130–$250/hr for Registrars*
- Full-time salaries typically range from $70K–$85K per year*
Rural and high-demand placements can offer up to 50% higher rates.
*Rates vary depending on specialty, location and demand — speak to our team for the most up-to-date opportunities.
Less Admin. More support.
From paperwork and travel to accommodation and onboarding, we handle the logistics so you can focus on your patients and career.
Why Junior Doctors choose Omega Medical:
✓ We will contact you within
48 hours
of your enquiry or registration
✓ We
pre-fill your documentation
before sending it through for review and confirmation
✓ We arrange
travel and accommodation
where applicable
✓ Quick turnaround from
registration to placement
✓ Competitive rates across Junior Doctor opportunities
✓ Flexible locum, contract and permanent opportunities
✓ Dedicated consultant support from start to finish
Junior Doctor Jobs
Junior Doctor Recruiters
Discover where our junior doctor jobs can take you
At Omega Medical, we understand how formative your junior doctor years are in your career journey. Whether it is helping you find your work-life balance, connecting you with opportunities in different specialities to help decide your future career path or assisting you secure locum work in locations of interest, our goal is to be there to support you through every step of the journey and make it as stress-free as possible so you can focus on what you do best: practising medicine and assisting the health care system.
Why choose us?
Since 2011, Omega Medical has been dedicated to the medical recruitment industry, helping thousands of medical professionals build successful careers from the ground up. Thanks to our longstanding relationships with clients, we often receive exclusive locum junior doctor jobs before they are even advertised to the wider market.
Omega Medical connects qualified Junior Doctors with challenging and rewarding opportunities that offer the flexibility to travel, broaden their experience and develop their skills.
Challenging, yet rewarding opportunities
Omega Medical can help structure your career in positively challenging environments that encourage swift thinking, plenty of learning and development alongside a host of enticing benefits.
Personalised career support
Our Candidate Care team is always available to you if you feel stuck at any point in your career. Omega Medical provides complete support to junior doctors throughout their careers.
Earn more with locum junior doctor opportunities
| Role | Typical Hourly Rate | Typical Daily Rate (Rural) |
|---|---|---|
| RMO / PGY2-3 | $90 - $140/hr | $1,000 – $1,500/day |
| Registrar | $130 – $250+/hr | $1,300 – $2,800/day |
| Senior Medical Officer | $180 – $250+/hr | $1,800 – $3,000/day |
Locum and Permanent positions
Are you a junior doctor looking for flexibility, variety and the opportunity to develop your skills?
Look no further than locum work through Omega Medical. As a locum doctor with us, you'll have the freedom to choose when and where you work, allowing you to maintain a healthy work-life balance. You'll also have the chance to gain valuable experience in a variety of different settings, from rural to city hospitals.
If you’re looking for long-term growth, our team can help you secure consistent work, develop strong mentoring relationships and build a solid foundation within a hospital or health service.
Omega Medical offers competitive pay rates, flexibility and exposure to different work environments. With most hospitals outside of metro locations offering travel and logistic allowances, you can explore new locations while making a difference in patients’ lives in more rural locations.
Explore junior doctor jobs in top clinical settings
Our junior doctor roles cover hospitals, regional clinics and specialist departments across the country. We work with health services that offer structured supervision, strong mentoring and valuable exposure to different specialties. You can find junior doctor jobs in departments such as:
- Emergency medicine
- General medicine
- Psychiatry
- Paediatrics
- Obstetrics and gynaecology
- Anaesthetics
- Surgery
- ICU
Whether you’re seeking rotations that match your career goals or want to try something new through a locum placement, we’ll help you find the right environment to build your skillset and gain confidence on the job.
Travel, learn and grow through locum junior doctor jobs
Locum junior doctor jobs give you the chance to travel, earn and experience varied caseloads all while growing as a clinician. You can fill urgent short-term vacancies in hospitals across rural and regional Australia, providing essential care while working alongside senior medical teams. Many junior doctors use these placements to gain broader clinical insight, build networks and strengthen their résumés before applying for specialty training programs.
Our recruitment consultants take care of the logistics, from matching your availability to jobs to organising travel and accommodation for remote placements. If you're looking for adventure, variety and career momentum, locum work is an excellent option. Apply for a position with Omega Medical today or contact us for more information.
junior doctor FAQ's
What is a junior doctor?
A junior doctor is a medical graduate in the early stages of their hospital-based training. In Australia, this includes interns, residents (RMOs) and registrars. Junior doctors typically rotate across different departments, gaining broad clinical experience while working under supervision.
How much does a junior doctor earn in Australia?
- Locum opportunities can offer $90–$140/hr for RMOs and $130–$250/hr for Registrars*
- Full-time salaries typically range from $70K–$85K per year*
Rural and high-demand placements can offer up to 50% higher rates.
*Amounts vary depending on specialty — speak to your recruitment specialist for the most up-to-date opportunities.
What is the difference between a JMO and an RMO?
JMO stands for Junior Medical Officer and is a general term covering all junior hospital doctors, including interns and residents. An RMO (Resident Medical Officer) is a doctor who has completed their intern year and is continuing hospital-based training while preparing for specialty programs. Both JMOs and RMOs are eligible for junior doctor jobs through Omega Medical.
What is the rank of a junior doctor?
In Australia, the junior doctor hierarchy generally follows this order:
- Intern (PGY1)
- Resident Medical Officer (RMO) (PGY2+)
- Registrar (enrolled in or working towards specialty training)
- Senior Registrar / Advanced Trainee
Omega Medical offers junior doctor jobs across all levels, including locum and permanent roles for RMOs and Registrars in high-demand departments like Emergency, Medicine and Surgery.
What junior doctor job specialties do you need candidates for?
We recruit Junior Doctors for the following departments:
- General Medicine
- Emergency Medicine
- Surgery
- ICU
- Anaesthetics
- Paediatrics
- Psychiatry
- Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Internal Medicine
How many hours do junior doctors work in Australia?
Junior doctors in Australia typically work between 38 and 50 hours per week, depending on the hospital, roster and rotation. Overtime, on-call shifts and weekend work are common in certain departments. Locum junior doctor jobs may offer more control over your schedule, allowing you to choose roles that suit your preferred work-life balance.
How do I bill a client after a locum shift?
As a locum junior doctor working through Omega Medical, you don’t need to be involved in the strenuous process of bargaining for your worth. We handle negotiations on your behalf and are transparent with our whole process.
Do I need AHPRA registration before I register with an agency?
Not necessarily - you can usually register with a medical recruitment agency before your AHPRA registration is finalised, especially as a junior doctor.
However, to actually start working in Australia as a doctor, you must hold the appropriate registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Can I locum in my home state?
Yes - many junior doctors locum within their home state. Opportunities can range from metro hospitals to regional and rural facilities, depending on your experience level, registration, and availability.
Can I do locum work during study leave or between rotations?
Yes - many junior doctors pick up locum shifts between rotations or during leave periods. Just keep in mind that study leave and external work policies can vary between hospitals and training programs, so it’s always worth checking your contract and rostering requirements first.
Can I do agency work as an intern?
Junior doctors are unable to undertake agency or locum work during internship. Internship is a supervised training year completed through your employing hospital network. Once you obtain General Registration with AHPRA after internship, you can usually begin exploring junior doctor locum and agency opportunities.
