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Emergency Medicine Registrar, Australia | Earn Over $200K AUD - Working Just 10 Shifts Per Month

UK & Irish Doctors Wanted For Premium Emergency Medicine Roles Across Australia

If you’re a UK or Irish-trained doctor thinking about moving to Australia, this is one of the best opportunities available to maximise income while working significantly fewer hours than traditional NHS rotas.

These Emergency Medicine roles are available across multiple Australian locations including:

• Sydney
• Melbourne
• Brisbane
• Noosa
• Perth
• Adelaide
• Hobart

You’ll earn exceptional rates while enjoying the Australian lifestyle properly — with more time off, better weather, less burnout and the freedom to travel.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out
Most doctors moving to Australia initially work heavy rotating rosters.
This is different.

Work Only 10 Shifts Per Month
Imagine: ? Earning over A$200,000 per year ? Working only 10 AFTER HOUR shifts monthly ? Having 20+ days off every month ? Travelling Australia during your time off ? Enjoying beaches, hiking, restaurants and city life instead of constant NHS rota pressure

For many UK and Irish doctors, this becomes the ideal first Australia role:

• High income
• Low burnout
• Huge lifestyle upgrade
• Time to actually enjoy living abroad

The Role
You’ll work within well-supported Australian Emergency Departments with significantly improved staffing levels and workflows compared to many NHS hospitals.

Depending on location, opportunities include:

• Private Emergency Departments
• Metro Emergency Medicine roles
• Coastal ED positions
• Lifestyle-focused regional hospitals
• Mixed adult Emergency Medicine settings

Australian Emergency Departments generally offer:

• Faster patient flow
• Better nursing support
• Less corridor medicine
• More manageable workloads
• Stronger work-life balance

Many departments are highly experienced in supporting UK & Irish-trained doctors relocating to Australia for the first time.

Salary & Benefits
A$1,700+ Per Shift
Equivalent to approximately:
>  £850+ per shift
Estimated Annual Earnings
Working only 10 shifts per month:
> A$204,000+ annually
> Approx. £102,000+
Additional shifts are available for doctors wanting to increase earnings further.

Explore Australia During Your Time Off

One of the biggest advantages of this role is the lifestyle flexibility.
With over 20 days off every month, you’ll have genuine time to experience Australia properly.

• Noosa

One of Australia’s most desirable coastal towns. Think beach mornings, national parks, cafés and warm weather year-round.

• Sydney

Australia’s iconic harbour city with world-famous beaches, nightlife, restaurants and endless things to explore.

• Melbourne

Known for its coffee culture, sport, arts scene and hidden laneways. Ideal for doctors wanting a vibrant city atmosphere.

• Brisbane

Warm weather, outdoor living and easy access to the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast. Relaxed and increasingly popular with UK doctors.

•  Adelaide

Affordable, relaxed and surrounded by beaches and wine regions. Offers excellent work-life balance and lower living costs.

• Hobart

A stunning waterfront city with incredible hiking, scenery and fresh food culture. Perfect for outdoor lovers.

• Perth

Beautiful beaches, sunshine and some of the highest doctor salaries in Australia combined with an exceptional lifestyle.

Eligibility
To apply, you must:

• Hold GMC registration with full licence to practise
• Be working at F4+ level or equivalent (applies to UK/Ire Grads only)
• Have strong Emergency Medicine / A&E experience post-Foundation training
• Be comfortable working nights solo with specialists on call
• Be able to commit to approximately 12 months

Doctors from non-UK medical schools must also:

• Have completed PLAB
• Have completed at least 3 years working in the UK as a REG

Apply Now - If you’re a UK or Irish-trained Emergency Medicine doctor wanting to maximise earnings while genuinely enjoying life in Australia, these are some of the strongest lifestyle roles currently available.