Zeep Insights - Q2 2026
As Zeep marks nine years supporting Australia’s locum doctors, thank you to the clinicians who’ve trusted us. The April to June quarter saw locum demand rise into winter, with consultant, registrar and resident vacancies all up on last quarter and well ahead of 2025. Emergency Medicine, Anaesthetics, Psychiatry and Surgery led activity. Anaesthetics averaged $2,862 per day. Easy Sign keeps credentialing fast so you can focus on patients.
Zeep Insights - Q1 2026
Locum demand lifted notably in Q1 2026, with consultants seeing the strongest uplift across ICU, FACEM and Psych, particularly in regional and remote locations. Consultant pay rates eased slightly but remained historically elevated, while registrar rates saw a meaningful lift across several specialties. Demand is expected to stay resilient through 2026, and doctors who keep credentials current and remain flexible will be best placed to secure preferred roles.
Zeep Insights - Q4 2025
Locum demand softened slightly in Q4 2025 following the winter surge but remained strong overall. Ongoing pressure on travel and accommodation budgets is influencing where doctors choose to work, while hospitals continue to prioritise fully completed credentialing. This is making paperwork readiness and flexibility increasingly important for doctors wanting to secure the best roles. Zeep continues to enhance credentialing and logistics support to help doctors.
Zeep Insights - Q3 2025
Locum demand surged in Q3 2024, with Emergency Medicine and Medicine driving spikes of over 100% in registrar and resident roles. Anaesthetics consultants saw a 15% pay rise, while hospitals increasingly required completed credentials before confirming shifts. Budgets for travel and accommodation tightened, making paperwork readiness key to securing the best jobs. Zeep continues to streamline credentialing to help doctors focus on care.
Zeep Insights - Q2 2025
We are celebrating 8 years of Zeep. Locum demand rose steadily in Q2 2025, with earlier and longer peak periods across most specialties. Consultant and registrar pay rates continued to climb, especially in medicine, while hospitals face growing budget pressure on extras like travel and accommodation.
Zeep Insights - Q1 2025
Locum demand has dipped as expected in early 2025, though an unexpected rise suggests hospital expansions may be a factor. Non-specialist rates remain stable, while Emergency and Anaesthetics see slight increases. Consultant pay continues to climb, but hospitals are tightening budgets on perks like accommodation.
Zeep Insights - Q4 2024
Locum demand defied seasonal trends in Q4 2024, rising 29.3%, with strong growth in O&G roles. Resident-level pay rates increased, while hospitals tightened budgets on travel and accommodation. Ensure your credentials are current to secure placements. Zeep has invested to simplify the process to support you.
Zeep Insights - Q3 2024
Discover how vacancies have risen above last year’s levels but remain below Q3 2022 highs. Explore demand growth across various roles and modest rate increases due to hospital budget constraints, with some facilities asking doctors to cover travel and accommodation costs. Renew your AHPRA registration to stay eligible.
Zeep Insights - Q2 2024
Discover how the influx of AHPRA-registered doctors has led to a modest rise in job availability and market softening. Learn about rate stabilisations, the impact of Queensland Health’s policy changes, and the rising locum rates to attract professionals. Celebrating our seventh anniversary!
Zeep Insights - Q1 2024
Uncover the reasons behind the decline in locum positions, a 6.5% increase in AHPRA-registered doctors. Examine the marginal decrease in remuneration rates and the effects of hospital budget constraints. Learn how doctors are strategically adjusting their rate expectations in a competitive landscape.
