We have exciting new SMO roles from November to January 2023 in South West WA.

It is said to be Western Australia’s most popular tourist destination.

With 24 national parks, there’s plenty of nature and wildlife to see and meet, while rich soils and fertile land provide foodies with the best in fresh produce and gourmet experiences.

Enjoy beautiful vineyards, natural beaches, forests, caves, and more, all within a short drive.

The Position

➞ SMO cover is required for various locations in the southern-western corner of Australia

➞ You will be expected to work either a 10-hour shift OR a 10-hour shift and on-call

➞ Work within the emergency department with a supportive team.

➞ Dates and locations are listed below

➞ Accommodation provided

➞ Airfares - Cap of $1000 return for flights.

➞ Hire car - the hospital will reimburse towards the cost of a hire vehicle on production of receipt and invoice.

➞ Mileage - Where a WA-based locum chooses to use their own vehicle to travel to the hospital, the locum can submit a claim to be reimbursed on a per kilometer basis

Dates & Locations Available

Donnybrook ED SMO

The Shire of Donnybrook-Balingup is situated in the South West of Western Australia 206 km south of Perth and 36km from South West Health Campus in Bunbury. With a population of approximately 5100 persons within the shire, there are approximately 2600 living in Donnybrook.

The area is serviced by Donnybrook Hospital which is a 12-bed Acute Care patient facility.

• 0800 Sat 12 Nov – 0800 Mon 14 Nov

• 0800 Sun 25 Dec – 0800 Mon 26 Dec

• 0800 Fri 30 Dec – 0800 Tue 3 Jan

• 1700 Fri 6 Jan – 0800 Mon 9 Jan

• 1700 Fri 13 Jan – 0800 Mon 16 Jan

• 1700 Fri 20 Jan – 0800 Mon 23 Jan

• 1700 Fri 27 Jan – 0800 Mon 30 Jan

Bridgetown ED SMO

The Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes is a local government area in the South West region of Western Australia about 80 km South East of Bunbury and about 260 km south of the state capital, Perth. The Shire covers an area of 1,340 square km with a population of approximately 4,500.

The area is serviced by Bridgetown District Hospital which is a 24-bed facility

• 0800 Mon 14 Nov – 0800 Tue 15 Nov

• 0800 Fri 18 Nov – 0800 Fri 19 Nov

• 0800 Mon 21 Nov – 0800 Tue 22 Nov

• 0800 Sat 26 Nov – 0800 Mon 28 Nov

• 0800 Fri 2 Dec – 0800 Sat 3 Dec

• 0800 Mon 5 Dec – 0800 Tue 6 Dec

• 0800 Sat 10 Dec – 0800 Tue 13 Dec

• 0800 Mon 26 Dec – 0800 Wed 28 Dec

• 0800 Fri 30 Dec – 0800 Tue 3 Jan 

• 0800 Fri 6 Jan – 0800 Sat 7 Jan

• 0800 Fri 13 Jan – 0800 Sat 21 Jan

• 0800 Fri 20 Jan – 0800 Tue 24 Jan

• 0800 Mon 21 Jan – 0800 Tue 31 Jan

Harvey ED SMO

Harvey is a town in the South West region of Western Australia, about 140 km south of the state capital, Perth, and 47 km from the South West Health Campus located in Bunbury.

Harvey District has a total population of approximately 25,000 with the inland areas of the Shire having a population of 9,000.

The area is serviced by Harvey Health Service which is a 20 bed facility.

• 0800 Mon 21 Nov – 0800 Tues 22 Nov

• 0800 Fri 25 Nov – 0800 28 Mon Nov

• 0800 Tue 6 Dec – 0800 8 Thu Dec

• 0800 Sat 24 Dec – 0800 Mon 26 Dec

• 0800 Sun 8 Jan – 0800 Tue 10 Jan

• 0800 Fri 20 Jan – 0800 Sat 21 Jan

• 0800 Thu 26 Jan – 0800 – 27 Jan

Warren ED SMO

Manjimup is a town in Western Australia, 307 km south of the state capital, Perth. The town of Manjimup is a regional centre for the largest shire in the South West region of Western Australia. Has a population across 4 towns and 5 settlements of 9,995 and a land mass of some 7,028 square km.

The area is serviced by Warren Health Service which is a 19-bed facility. It offers emergency, maternity, surgical, Palliative, and medical care to the local community

• 0800 Mon 14 Nov – 2000 Mon 14 Nov

• 0800 Thu 17 Nov – 2000 Fri 18 Nov

• 0800 Sun 20 Nov – 2000 Mon 21 Nov

• 0800 Mon 28 Nov – 2000 Mon 28 Nov

• 0800 Mon 5 Dec – 2000 Mon 5 Dec 

• 0800 Mon 12 Dec – 2000 Mon 12 Dec 

• 0800 Fri 16 Dec – 2000 Mon 19 Dec 

• 0800 Mon 26 Dec – 0800 Mon 27 Dec

• 0800 Thu 29 Dec – 0800 Sat 31 Dec

• 0800 Mon 2 Jan – 0800 Tues 3 Jan

• 0800 Fri 6 Jan – 0800 Tue 10 Jan

• 0800 Sun 15 Jan – 2000 Mon 16 Jan

• 0800 Fri 20 Jan – 2000 23 Jan

• 0800 Tue 24 Jan – 0800 Wed 25 Jan

• 0800 Fri 27 Jan – 0800 Mon 30 Jan

• 0800 Tue 31 Jan – 0800 Wed 1 Feb

To find out more, please contact Mel Houston (Prescript’s Senior Recruitment Partner):

mel@prescript.com.au // 0414 716 132

The Benefits

★ $2597 per day for fellows

★ $2479 for non-fellows

**Please Note: A 15% loading on the Day Rate will be applicable only when rostered in the Emergency Department on any of the following periods:

• Australia Day (observed public holiday)

• Easter Weekend (Easter Friday to Easter Monday inclusive)

• 2022/23 Festive Season: 16 December 2022 – 3 January 2023 (inclusive)

★ ABN Invoice

★ Great daily rate whilst enjoying a beautiful part of Australia  

★ Travel, accommodation, and car provided

Who We're Looking For

✓ Registered with AHPRA as a Specialist with FRACGP or FACRRM or recognition by AHPRA of overseas qualification and registered with AHPRA as a Specialist GP

✓ MBBS with recent ED experience and at least PGY7+ with recent ALS2

✓ Recent Australian/New Zealand experience in Emergency Medicine. Evidence of current competence in the management of life-threatening emergencies

✓ You must be an Australian permanent resident or citizen, a New Zealand citizen, or other relevant work visa

✓ A WA Working With Children Check is required

Sound Like You?

Contact Mel Houston (Prescript’s Senior Recruitment Partner) to find out more about this great locum vacancy. These beautiful holiday destinations are worth exploring in 2023 and bringing the family along for the ride.

There are three ways to find out more:

1. Call Mel on 0414 716 132

2. Email mel@prescript.com.au

3. Click to ‘Connect with Prescript’

Next Steps with Prescript

At Prescript Recruitment, we follow a transparent, friendly process:

◼️ The first stage is an informal conversation with Prescript for you to decide if you want to proceed – you will need to share your CV and we will talk about the position, the healthcare organisation, and the location. You can let us know if you want to bring your family and if you have any special requirements.

◼️ The second stage is an informal application – we will arrange a phone call or a review of your skills to establish if this is going to be a good fit.

◼️ The third stage – if you’re happy then Prescript will send you a locum confirmation to say ‘congratulations – all booked!’

◼️ The fourth stage – Prescript will help manage all the paperwork and logistics. All you have to do is look forward to starting. 

About Mel Houston

Hi, I'm Melissa Houston; I am one of the Senior Recruitment Partners at Prescript Recruitment, working with rural generalists and emergency medicine doctors across metro and regional Australia.

My experience covers over a decade of medical recruitment, specialising in senior doctors and solving the healthcare shortage.

I am an expert in working closely with hospitals, departments, and clinics to fill their critical vacancies. My success has included roster management, executive search projects and in-depth relationship building with locum doctors.

I love to work hard whilst injecting humour and fun into my day-to-day activities. I really enjoy meeting clients and doctors; as it stands, I think I've ticked off 100 hospitals that I have visited, and that is probably only touching the surface. I believe it's integral to matching doctors’ and clients’ needs and helps me better understand doctors' new roles.

Outside of work, I love spending time with my daughter and family. I'm a water baby at heart, so you'll often find me out on our family boat - sailing the beautiful waters of the Mornington Peninsula (where I live!). 

Meet the Prescript Recruitment Team

We work with doctors for locum, ongoing and fixed-term positions across regional Australia. Connect with Prescript here ⬇️  

◼️RECRUITMENT 

James Hill, Nicola Speer, Rebecca Doyle, Nadine Onto, Max Drakeley, Mel Houston & Paul Tillman. Dedicated recruitment partners focused on helping doctors throughout the recruitment process.

◼️MARKETING & VACANCIES

Grace Clueit. Rapid promotion of locum, ongoing and fixed-term vacancies - helping doctors discover jobs with ease.

◼️CREDENTIALING & LOGISTICS

Stef McLaughlin, Lee Kabigting, Marcia Beere & Melissa Crane. Adhere to the highest JAS-ANZ-accredited standards of quality and credentialing. Management of paperwork and travel logistics so that doctors start on time.

◼️FINANCE & PAYMENTS

Hugo Scales. Prescript's Finance & Payments Manager ensures doctors get paid promptly and smoothly.

At Prescript we’re known for helping solve the regional doctor shortage in Australia.

Every day we’re focused on two clear outcomes - Helping hospitals find doctors that create departments and clinics that run better, have more capacity and less stress. And placing Doctors in jobs that leave them feeling highly valued, rewarded and, most importantly, enjoying what they do.

We believe that when we get these two crucial things right, it has a huge impact on the regional doctor shortage and the healthcare of communities across Australia.

There are three ways to contact us:

1. Call 1300 755 498

2. Email contact@prescript.com.au

3. Click 'Connect with Prescript'

We’d love to hear from you!