TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR INTENSIVE CARE CAREER WITH FLEXIBLE LOCUM OPPORTUNITIES

Ready to balance high-impact clinical work with lifestyle flexibility? We connect ICU Specialists and Registrars with Australia’s leading hospitals, giving you access to premium locum contracts, competitive rates, and complete administrative support.

Work across ICU, HDU, and critical care units nationwide

Choose from flexible rosters — weekend shifts, multi-week blocks, or ongoing rotations

Earn $1,500–$3,800+ per day with full credentialling, travel, and accommodation included

LOCUM JOBS IN INTENSIVE CARE

Join Australia’s trusted network of Intensivists and ICU Registrars and access exclusive locum opportunities across metropolitan hospitals, regional centres, and remote healthcare settings.



Whether you’ve recently achieved your FCICM or are an experienced ICU specialist looking for flexible options, we’ll help you find locum contracts that align with your professional goals and preferred schedule.

  • Excellent Rates: Earn $1,200–$3,800+ per day across ICU and HDU departments.
  • Streamlined Process: Fast-track registration and onboarding so you can start work sooner.
  • Personal Consultant: Receive one-on-one support for all paperwork, travel, and logistics.
  • Flexible Contracts: Choose assignments lasting a week, a month, or ongoing rotations.
  • Explore Australia: Enjoy travel and adventure while delivering expert critical care.

Subspecialties Available:

  • Cardiothoracic
  • Neurosurgery
  • Orthopaedic
  • Otolaryngology (Head & Neck)
  • Paediatric
  • Plastic & Reconstructive
  • Urology
  • Vascular

We partner with a network of public and private hospitals across Australia and New Zealand, ensuring you access rewarding, well-supported locum placements.

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Preferred Suppliers

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NSW Government Health

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TYPES OF ICU LOCUM POSITIONS AVAILABLE

We offer access to a wide range of Intensive Care roles across Australia and New Zealand, designed for specialists and registrars at all stages of their careers.


Current High-Demand Positions:

  • Intensive Care Specialists (FCICM)
  • ICU Registrars and Fellows
  • Critical Care Consultants
  • Emergency Physicians with ICU experience
  • Regional and Remote ICU Assignments


Subspecialty Areas Include:

  • Cardiothoracic Intensive Care
  • Neurocritical Care
  • Paediatric Intensive Care
  • Trauma and Acute Care
  • Retrieval and Transport Medicine


Our hospital partnerships ensure you can choose assignments that match both your clinical interests and your lifestyle goals, whether short-term contracts or ongoing rotations.

A TRUSTED NETWORK THAT DELIVERS STRONG RATES AND COMPLETE SUPPORT

Trusted Network

We collaborate with respected hospitals and healthcare providers across Australia and New Zealand, offering consistent and high-quality locum placements for Intensive Care doctors.

Strong Rates

 We negotiate competitive daily rates across all ICU positions, ensuring your skill and experience are recognised and properly rewarded.

Complete Support

 From credentialling and documentation to travel and accommodation, our consultants manage every detail — allowing you to focus on delivering exceptional patient care.

WORK WITH AUSTRALIA’S ICU LOCUM SPECIALISTS

With more than 15 years of experience in Intensive Care recruitment, Medipeople connects ICU doctors with roles that match their expertise, goals, and preferred way of working.


We’ve built long-standing partnerships with hospitals across Australia and New Zealand, helping hundreds of doctors secure flexible, well-supported, and rewarding ICU placements.


Our commitment is simple — to make locum work as seamless as possible. We handle the administration, logistics, and coordination so you can focus on what truly matters: exceptional patient care.

Tracy  Owens - Lead Consultant, Hospital Specialists  Recruitment at Medipeople

Tracy Owens

Lead Consultant - Hospital Specialists 

With more than six years of experience in medical recruitment, Tracy Owens leads hospital specialist placements across both the public and private sectors. She works closely with hospitals, theatre departments, and administrative teams to deliver reliable locum coverage, ensuring every placement supports patient care and operational continuity.


Tracy is known for her transparent, relationship-driven approach. She values honesty, clear communication, and building trust with both doctors and clients. Her goal is simple — to make every locum experience smooth, professional, and personally rewarding.


Outside of work, Tracy enjoys reading, travel, yoga, and exploring new places. She’s also a keen scuba diver and self-confessed “surf student.” Family time is her favourite time, especially with her young niece and nephew who keep her smiling and grounded.

Tracy brings warmth and expertise to every conversation — and is always happy to discuss how she can support your next anaesthetics placement or hospital staffing need.

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FIND YOUR NEXT INTENSIVE CARE ROLE

Discover locum roles that combine flexibility, professional variety, and excellent remuneration. Whether you’re an experienced FCICM or a Registrar eager to expand your experience, locum work in Intensive Care allows you to take charge of your time while continuing to deliver high-level patient care.


Our team understands the precision and adaptability critical care demands. We work directly with hospitals and health networks nationwide to match you with opportunities that suit your expertise and goals. From high-acuity metropolitan ICUs to regional placements that challenge and inspire, you’ll have access to roles that develop your career and offer genuine reward.



With credentialling, contracts, travel, and accommodation managed for you, Medipeople makes locum work straightforward, transparent, and enjoyable.

Frequently Asked Questions – Intensive Care Locum Jobs

  • What qualifications do I need to work as a locum in Intensive Care?

    To work as a locum intensivist in Australia, you’ll generally need Fellowship of the College of Intensive Care Medicine (FCICM) or equivalent specialist recognition through the Australian Medical Council (AMC). ICU registrars and fellows must hold current AHPRA registration and have experience managing patients in critical care or high-dependency units.

  • How long are typical ICU locum contracts?

    Locum ICU contracts can range from a single weekend shift to several months depending on hospital demand. Many intensivists prefer rotational contracts that allow them to balance hospital work with lifestyle flexibility. Regional and rural facilities often offer longer placements with higher rates to meet ongoing staffing needs.

  • Are accommodation and travel covered for ICU locum doctors?

    Yes. Most hospitals provide complimentary accommodation and travel arrangements for locum intensivists and registrars. Your Medipeople consultant will organise all logistics — including flights, car hire, and housing — ensuring every placement is smooth and stress-free.

  • Can I choose where I work as an ICU locum in Australia?

    Absolutely. With Medipeople’s broad hospital network across Australia and New Zealand, you can choose from metropolitan, regional, or remote ICU departments. Some doctors prefer busy tertiary hospitals for clinical exposure, while others enjoy the variety and autonomy that comes with smaller regional placements.

  • How quickly can I start working as an ICU locum?

    That depends on your credentialling and registration status, but Medipeople’s streamlined onboarding means many doctors can begin working within two to four weeks. Our consultants guide you through documentation, hospital onboarding, and credentialling to get you ready for your first ICU locum shift as soon as possible.

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