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Emergency Medicine Jobs Australia & New Zealand | ED Doctor Roles

Emergency medicine jobs across Australia and New Zealand offer strong earning potential, high demand, and diverse clinical exposure. From fast-paced metropolitan emergency departments to regional and remote hospitals, ED doctors are critical to delivering frontline care.

Whether you are seeking locum flexibility, a permanent consultant role, or your next registrar position, opportunities are available across all levels of experience. Global Medics connects emergency medicine doctors with leading hospitals, helping you secure roles aligned with your clinical expertise, lifestyle preferences, and long-term career goals.

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Emergency medicine remains one of the most in-demand specialties across Australia and New Zealand, driven by workforce shortages and increasing patient demand. Hospitals actively recruit ED doctors across registrar, CMO, and consultant levels, offering competitive salaries, flexible contracts, and relocation support.

Locum emergency medicine jobs are particularly popular for doctors seeking higher daily rates and varied clinical environments, while permanent roles provide structured career progression and stability within established hospital systems.

Why Global Medics

Global Medics has over 20 years of experience placing emergency medicine doctors across Australia and New Zealand. With a dedicated focus on doctor recruitment, the team understands the demands of emergency departments and provides tailored support throughout the hiring process.

20+ years specialising in doctor recruitment
Extensive network across metro, regional, and remote hospitals
Access to exclusive emergency medicine roles
Personalised job matching based on experience and preferences
Support with registration, relocation, and onboarding
Ongoing consultant support throughout placements

This specialist-led approach ensures doctors are matched with roles that align with both their clinical capabilities and long-term career direction.

Types of Emergency Medicine Jobs Available

Emergency medicine roles vary depending on experience level, career goals, and preferred working arrangements.

Locum Emergency Medicine Jobs
Locum roles provide flexibility and strong earning potential. Doctors can work across different hospitals, gaining exposure to varied clinical environments while earning competitive daily rates.
Permanent Emergency Medicine Roles
Permanent positions offer long-term stability, structured career progression, and opportunities to take on leadership, teaching, and departmental responsibilities.
Registrar and CMO Roles
Registrar and Career Medical Officer roles are ideal for doctors building specialist experience in emergency medicine. These positions provide exposure to high-acuity patient care and support progression toward consultant-level roles.
FACEM Consultant Roles
Consultant roles involve clinical leadership, mentoring junior doctors, and managing complex cases. These positions offer high salaries and strong professional development opportunities.
Regional and Remote Roles
Doctors working in regional or remote hospitals often benefit from higher pay rates, accommodation, and travel incentives, along with broader clinical exposure.

Emergency Medicine Salary & Demand in Australia & NZ

Emergency medicine is one of the highest-demand specialties, with strong salary growth driven by workforce shortages and increasing reliance on locum doctors.

Typical salary ranges include:

Australia (AUD)

RMO / Junior Doctor: AUD $80,000 – $120,000 per year
Registrar (ED): AUD $120,000 – $200,000 per year
Career Medical Officer (CMO): AUD $180,000 – $300,000+
FACEM Consultant: AUD $250,000 – $450,000+
Locum Emergency Doctors: Often AUD $1,500 – $3,500+ per day

New Zealand

RMO / Junior Doctor: NZD $75,000 – $110,000 per year
Registrar (ED): NZD $110,000 – $180,000 per year
Career Medical Officer (CMO): NZD $160,000 – $280,000+
FACEM / Emergency Medicine Consultant: NZD $220,000 – $400,000+
Locum Emergency Doctors: Often NZD $1,300 – $3,000+ per day

Demand is strongest in:

Regional and rural hospitals across Australia
Queensland, New South Wales, and Western Australia
New Zealand’s public health system
High-acuity metropolitan emergency departments

Many hospitals rely heavily on locum doctors to maintain service levels, creating consistent opportunities for emergency medicine professionals across all levels.

Requirements for Emergency Medicine Jobs in Australia & NZ

To work in emergency medicine, doctors must meet registration and qualification requirements.

Key requirements include:

A recognised medical degree
Registration with AHPRA (Australia) or MCNZ (New Zealand)
Relevant emergency department experience
FACEM qualification or equivalent (for consultant roles)
English language requirements where applicable

International doctors may also need to complete skills assessments and meet visa requirements before commencing work.

Emergency Medicine Job Locations & Demand

Emergency medicine roles are available across diverse healthcare settings.

Metropolitan Hospitals

High patient volumes and specialised departments
Structured training and career pathways

Regional Hospitals

Broader clinical exposure
Faster career progression and higher demand

Remote Locations

Premium locum rates
Travel and accommodation incentives

Across Australia and New Zealand, doctors can choose roles based on lifestyle preferences, earning potential, and career development goals.

Emergency Medicine Career Pathway

Emergency medicine offers a clearly defined career progression pathway.

Typical progression includes:

Resident Medical Officer (RMO)
Registrar (Emergency Medicine Training)
Advanced Trainee
FACEM Consultant

Locum roles are often used to:

Gain experience across different hospital systems
Build confidence in high-pressure environments
Transition into permanent consultant positions

Subspecialty areas include:

Paediatric Emergency Medicine
Retrieval Medicine
Toxicology
Intensive Care crossover roles

Explore Related Medical Job Opportunities

Emergency medicine doctors often explore opportunities across related specialties to broaden their clinical experience or transition into new career pathways. Depending on your interests and long-term goals, there are several closely aligned roles worth considering across Australia and New Zealand.

You may also explore:

Explore anaesthetics jobs for procedural and perioperative-focused roles
View doctor jobs across all specialties to compare opportunities across different disciplines
Learn more about relocation through working in Australia
Explore lifestyle and career insights via working in New Zealand
Get guidance before applying through candidate FAQs

Exploring related roles and resources can help identify the most suitable opportunities while supporting informed career decisions across both domestic and international healthcare systems.

Frequently Asked Questions

What salary can emergency medicine doctors expect?

Salaries range from AU$120,000 for registrars to over AU$400,000 for consultants, with locum roles offering higher daily rates.

Can international doctors apply for ED jobs?

Yes, international doctors can apply if they meet registration and visa requirements.

What is the difference between locum and permanent roles?

Locum roles offer flexibility and higher short-term earnings, while permanent roles provide stability and long-term progression.

Are emergency medicine jobs available in regional areas?

Yes, regional hospitals have strong demand and often offer higher pay and incentives.

How long does registration take?

The process typically takes several weeks to months depending on documentation.

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My experience working with Global Medics has been rewarding and worthwhile in general terms. My recruitment consultant, Lauren has been wonderful in every respect.
Dr Anthony
Consultant General Medicine

Ashley and her Medicine Recruitment team have been fantastic in my experience so far. Very responsive and always promptly addressing any issues I've had with regarding a locum work. I’m thankful to Ashley for finding a long stint of locum work for me in a very desirable location and hospital.
Dr Bibek
Medical Registrar

Global Medics has been a very supportive locum agency, providing Canberra Hospital with experienced doctors. Canberra Health Service have stricter policies for locums than other health services, Global Medics always provide what is required and promptly.
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Canberra Health Service

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Dr. D’Souza
Emergency Medicine SMO

What matters most to me is how Global Medics makes me feel that they have my back. Bianca and Lauren have been very prompt with their responses to my emails and calls and I have always felt well supported.
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General Medicine Specialist

Jess makes my life so much easier - only having to deal with one person from one agency takes a lot of the hassle out of Locuming. She has never let me down and I have no hesitation in recommending Jess to my colleagues.
Dr Gordon
GP Anaesthetist

I have been working with Jessica at Global Medics since 2023 and have found her nothing but helpful. She always goes above and beyond to find locum positions that suit my personal preferences and needs, as well as working efficiently with timely communication to ensure that even the most last minute jobs are facilitated in a stress-free fashion. Her dedication, professionalism, and tireless efforts have enhanced my locum experience significantly. Thank you, Jessica, for your outstanding service!
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GP

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GP

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Gastroenterologist

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RMO

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