Australian Medical Specialists – Find Your Next Opportunity in Australia or New Zealand
Advance your career. Earn more. Live better.
Across Australia and New Zealand, demand for experienced medical specialists continues to grow, creating exceptional opportunities for locally registered consultants seeking a change, improved work–life balance, or the next step in their leadership journey.
Whether you're exploring a new permanent or contract role, or considering a move across states or into New Zealand, Medipeople provides discreet, personalised support to help you secure the right position, on your terms.
Specialties We Support
We partner with leading hospitals, health districts, and private healthcare networks across both countries, offering opportunities for specialists in:
- Emergency Medicine
- Anaesthetics
- Radiology
- Intensive Care
- General Medicine & Subspecialties
- Surgery
- Paediatrics
- Psychiatry
- Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Rehabilitation & Geriatrics
Positions are available in major metropolitan centres, coastal regions, and high-demand regional areas.
Preferred Suppliers
NSW Government Health
Queensland Government - Queensland Health
Government of South Australia - SA Health
Tasmania Government Health
Government of Western Australia WA Country Health Services
Why Australian Specialists Choose Medipeople
With more than 20 years’ experience supporting doctors across Australia and New Zealand, we provide an expert, confidential service tailored to the needs of locally trained specialists.
Access to Exclusive Vacancies
Many hospitals and health networks work with us before roles are advertised publicly. Specialists gain early access to:
- Senior clinical positions
- Lead/Director DMS/EDMS roles
- High-paying contracts
- Flexible part-time or 0.8 FTE arrangements
- Service development and academic opportunities
Career, Lifestyle & Earnings Alignment
We work closely with specialists to match roles based on:
- Case mix
- Rostering preferences
- Leadership or sub-specialty interest
- Teaching or research involvement
- Desired work–life balance
- Income expectations
Full Contract & Offer Negotiation
We handle negotiations to secure:
- Competitive salary packages
- Relocation allowances
- Non-clinical time / academic time
- CME allowances
- Housing support (regional roles)
- Flexible rosters
- Partnership pathways (private sector)
New Zealand Transition Support
For specialists interested in a fresh start across the Tasman, we assist with:
- Locating suitable clinical positions
- MCNZ vocational pathway documentation
- Relocation & logistics
- Ongoing support until settled
TRUSTED NETWORK / STRONG RATES / DEDICATED SUPPORT
Trusted Network
We work with respected hospitals and healthcare providers across Australia and New Zealand to ensure consistent, reliable placements for emergency doctors at all levels.
Stronger Rates
Earn competitive daily rates for all emergency positions, negotiated directly on your behalf to ensure you receive fair and timely compensation.
Dedicated Support
Your consultant manages all logistics, from credentialling and documentation to travel and accommodation — so you can focus on the work you love.
What We Offer Medical Specialists
Medipeople provides a personalised, end-to-end service:
✔ Confidential career discussions
We protect your privacy. No CV is ever sent without your approval.
✔ Market insights & benchmarking
Understand salary bands, allowances, workload expectations, and career prospects in different states and regions.
✔ Shortlist of matched opportunities
Across public hospitals, private networks, and specialist services.
✔ Application & interview support
Including CV updates, role preparation, and hospital liaison.
✔ Relocation assistance
Support with flights, temporary accommodation, school planning, and settling in (for interstate or NZ moves).
✔ Ongoing professional support
We remain involved well after placement to ensure a smooth transition.
Chris tsolakis
director – General Practice
Chris leads Medipeople’s Australian Specialists permanent division and is one of the country’s most experienced recruiters supporting locally registered consultants across Emergency Medicine, Anaesthetics, Radiology, Medicine, Surgery, Paediatrics, and Obstetrics & Gynaecology.
With more than 20 years in specialist medical recruitment, Chris has built a reputation for his deep market knowledge, strong industry relationships, and highly personalised approach. He works closely with Australian consultants seeking new career opportunities. Whether they’re exploring interstate moves, leadership pathways, permanent or contract roles, or a fresh start in New Zealand.
Known for his clarity and transparency, Chris provides discreet career guidance to help specialists understand their options, benchmark salaries, explore service-development roles, and secure offers aligned with their long-term professional and lifestyle goals.
Chris partners directly with hospitals, health districts, and private networks nationwide. Doctors value his ability to secure high-quality opportunities, navigate contract negotiations, and manage transitions smoothly, ensuring every placement is handled with care.
His approach is professional, empathetic, and relationship-driven, supporting specialists through every step of the journey, from the initial conversation to settling into their new role.
Based in Sydney, Chris enjoys surfing and teaching martial arts when he’s not assisting specialists with the next stage of their careers.
CALL ME: +61 410 547 011
EMAIL: chris.t@medipeople.com.au
CANDIDATE TESTIMONIALS
Why Medical Specialists Move or Change Roles
Specialists regularly approach Medipeople when they are:
- Seeking improved work–life balance
- Moving interstate or relocating for lifestyle reasons
- Looking for higher income or more predictable rostering
- Wanting a safer, better-staffed clinical environment
- Seeking leadership opportunities not available in their current service
- Planning a move to New Zealand for lifestyle or family reasons
- Finishing training and searching for their first consultant role
Frequently Asked Questions
👉 Take the Next Step
If you're considering a change, exploring higher-paying contracts, or want discreet insight into current opportunities. Call
+61 2 8001 6272, or email us
[email protected]
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