Emergency Medicine

Discover your new Emergency Medicine role

If your specialty is Emergency Medicine, Elective Recruitment would love to help you map the next step in your professional career path.

The demand for Emergency Medicine Physicians has never been greater, with exceptional opportunities continually evolving through Elective Recruitment’s medical network of public and private healthcare organisations. Our portfolio of Australia’s most highly regarded Emergency Departments offers endless possibilities for your Emergency Medicine career development – including excellent options to build on your clinical, training, and research skills.

Emergency Medicine in Australia is an extremely rewarding career both professionally, personally (offering an enviable work-life balance) as well as being financially rewarding.

The demand for Emergency Medicine Physicians has never been greater, with exceptional opportunities continually evolving through Elective Recruitment’s medical network of public and private healthcare organisations. Our portfolio of Australia’s most highly regarded Emergency Departments offers endless possibilities for your Emergency Medicine career development – including excellent options to build on your clinical, training, and research skills.

Emergency Medicine in Australia is an extremely rewarding career both professionally, personally (offering an enviable work-life balance) as well as being financially rewarding.

Average salaries for Emergency Medicine doctors in Australia are:

Position Permanent Locum
ED Junior Doctor / RMO $80,000 - $120,000 $90 - $130 per hour
ED Registrar $100,000 - $180,000 $150 - $200 per hour
ED CMO $150,000 - $300,000+ $1,500 - $2,000 per day
ED Consultant / FACEM $250,000 - $700,000+ $2,000 - $3,000+ per day

We’re committed to partnering with you through every step of your Emergency Medicine job search. Whether you’re looking for a permanent, fixed-term or locum contract opportunity, our expert team will work with you to match you to a healthcare position that makes the most of your experience, qualification and skills while finding you a career you love to live.

We provide support for medical professionals searching for all kinds of roles and specialties. These positions include Emergency Physicians - FACEMs, Emergency Registrars including provisional and advanced trainees, RMOs and CMOs. To be eligible for a Specialist role in Australia, you must hold a Fellowship of the Australian and New Zealand College of Emergency Medicine (FACEM) or be eligible for specialist registration via the Specialist Assessment pathway if you have an overseas qualification. If you are not eligible for a Consultant job you may be eligible to work as a Career Medical officer in Emergency Medicine with pathways to ACEM training or the Diploma in Emergency Medicine.

Elective Recruitment is a leading medical recruitment agency for healthcare professionals in Australia. Combining over 25 years of medical recruitment expertise, we’re determined to succeed and deliver solutions. That means we’ll stop at nothing to find you support you in creating a great career in Emergency Medicine.

Latest Emergency Medicine jobs

Locum CMO/ED

Locum


  • Various shifts available to 07/09/2026

Join a collaborative regional hospital team for a rewarding locum in the beautiful Manning Valley The Job Setting: High volume regional hospital with ...

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Emergency Medicine Registrar

Fixed Term


  • Develop broad clinical autonomy and decision making skills in a modern regional emergency department with structured consultant supervision.

Gain diverse experience managing 30,000 annual presentations across all age groups in a supportive regional setting. Advance your qualifications with ...

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ED Registrar

Permanent


  • Gain high-acuity Emergency Medicine experience in a truly unique setting with unmatched exposure to Aboriginal health and remote medicine.

Exposure to complex Aboriginal health presentations rarely seen in metro EDs Accredited ACEM training site with essential paediatric logbook and TS4 o ...

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ED Registrar

Permanent


  • Join a high-acuity, well-supported Emergency Department offering exceptional training, strong consultant supervision, and a standout lifestyle in Northern Tasmania

Work in a 43-bed, high-volume ED seeing ~45,000 presentations per year with broad clinical exposure. Enjoy structured training with 5 hours of protect ...

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Locum CMO/ED

Locum


  • Various shifts available to 03/08/2026

Experience a diverse range of cases that will strengthen your clinical judgment in this well supported and collaborative locum role. The Job Setting: ...

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Locum ED Registrar

Locum


  • Various shifts available to 24/05/2026

Experience the best of regional NSW with a rewarding locum in a fast-paced and welcoming ED The Job Setting: Well-resourced regional Emergency Departm ...

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Locum CMO/ED

Locum


  • Various shifts available to 07/06/2026

Make a positive contribution locuming in this regional community and expand on your clinical expertise The Job Setting: Sub-regional Emergency Departm ...

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Consultant Emergency Medicine

Permanent


  • Deliver high-acuity emergency care in a major regional referral centre while enjoying a truly balanced lifestyle

Work in a 43-bed Emergency Department with approximately 45,000 presentations annually. Manage a diverse, high-acuity caseload with strong inpatient s ...

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Locum FACEM

Locum


  • Various shifts available to 07/07/2026

Pair rewarding locum shifts with stunning wineries, scenic hikes, and weekend adventures The Job Setting: Tertiary regional referral centre with a mix ...

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Locum CMO/ED

Locum


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Excellent locum opportunity with a fast-paced, welcoming team in Albury—a vibrant city with direct flights from Sydney and Melbourne The Job Setting ...

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Locum CMO/GP/ED

Locum


  • Various shifts available to 31/07/2026

Adventure awaits in this locum role, the modern ED is a well-connected regional base for exploring the Southern Flinders Ranges during your time off  ...

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Locum CMO/ED - In Charge

Locum


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Join a collaborative regional hospital team in a fast-paced and welcoming ED in the vibrant city of Albury The Job Setting: Join an experienced and co ...

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Locum FACEM

Locum


  • Various shifts available to 14/06/2026

Rewarding locum in a fast-paced and welcoming ED in the vibrant city of Albury The Job Setting: Well-resourced regional Emergency Department (ED) whic ...

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Consultant Emergency Medicine

Permanent


  • Are you looking for a position with real work/life balance? This expanding department offers a sustainable roster & collaborative work culture

Multiple full-time positions available Utilise the full spectrum of your emergency skills in this sub-regional ED Live and work just 2 hours from Melb ...

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Locum CMO/ED

Locum


  • Various shifts available to 30/06/2026

Trade the city commute for a wilderness escape, experience diverse medicine and alpine adventures The Job Setting: 41 bed regional facility with 24-ho ...

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Locum ED Registrar

Locum


  • Various shifts available to 07/05/2026

Enjoy a well-supported locum role in a vibrant river town offering superb water sports, golf, and the best of the Murray River food and wine. The Job ...

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Locum ED Registrar

Locum


  • Contact Recruiter for dates.

Gain broad clinical exposure and make a tangible impact in this country community The Job Setting: Rural hospital and health clinic Hours: Working at ...

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Locum FACEM

Locum


  • Contact Recruiter for dates.

Rewarding locum role in a welcoming regional hospital in the lush, activity-rich Manning River valley The Job Setting: High volume regional hospital w ...

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Locum CMO/ED

Locum


  • Blocks available to 26/12/2026

Experience an interesting and challenging regional casemix in this picturesque region of Victoria, near the famous Murray River The Job Setting: Sub-r ...

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Consultant Emergency Medicine

Permanent


  • Join a collegial team of Specialists and develop a portfolio that matches your passion and skillset

Multiple permanent, full time and part time opportunities  Flexible work arrangements for true work/life balance Live and work in a highly sought-aft ...

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Whether you are hiring new team members or you are seeking your next Emergency Medicine job, we can help.

To learn more about our Emergency Medicine recruitment services, contact Elective Recruitment or join our exclusive community, and register today.

Living and Working in Australia

If you’re internationally trained and interested in Emergency Medicine jobs in Australia, get in touch with us to discuss your options, and be sure to download our Living and Working in Australia guide for practical insights into what you can expect when you make the move.