Exciting Rural Generalist Locum Opportunity In Tropical Far North Queensland
Are you a Rural Generalist and interested in locuming somewhere different in 2023?
We are delighted to share this fantastic locum position in the town of Bamaga in the beautiful Cape York.
Bamaga is a vibrant and friendly community with stunning natural scenery and a rich cultural heritage. Located at the northern tip of Queensland, the town is surrounded by pristine beaches, tropical rainforests, and a wealth of outdoor activities.
The Position
Dates are available for this exciting Rural Generalist locum opportunity from July to December and beyond.
This role is for a General Practitioner with ED Skills and will involve working at the local hospital and medical centre, providing community general practitioner and emergency department services.
This is a multiple-doctor location, and the on-call is shared.
You’ll earn a rate of $2200 per day along with travel and accommodation provided. Prescript will ensure you have everything you need to start your locum on time.
Bamaga is an Indigenous community located on the northern tip of Queensland, Australia. It is predominantly home to people of Torres Strait Islander descent, who have lived in the region for thousands of years and have a rich cultural heritage. The community has a unique blend of Torres Strait Islander and Australian cultures, and is known for its vibrant music, dance, and art scene, as well as its close connection to the land and sea.
If you are an experienced Rural Generalist with a passion for rural and remote medicine, this is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of the local community.
To find out more, please contact Mel Houston (Prescript’s Senior Recruitment Partner):
mel@prescript.com.au // 0414 716 132
Dates Available
03/07/23 - 23/07/23
07/08/23 - 20/08/23
04/09/23 - 17/09/23
25/09/23 - 08/10/23
23/10/23 - 05/11/23
20/11/23 - 03/12/23
18/12/23 onwards, including the Christmas period
The Benefits
★ $2200 per day
★ Flights are reimbursed
★ Fleet car is provided
★ Accommodation is provided
Who We're Looking For
✓ Specialist Registration with APHRA
✓ RACGP / ACRMM fellowship is required
✓ You must be an Australian permanent resident or citizen, a New Zealand citizen, or other relevant work visa
Sound Like You?
Contact Mel Houston (Prescript’s Senior Recruitment Partner) to find out more about this fantastic locum vacancy. This is a wonderful opportunity to provide much-needed locum support to communities on the Cape York Peninsula.
There are three ways to find out more:
Call Mel on 0414 716 132
Email mel@prescript.com.au
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, Max Drakeley, Mel Houston, Paul Tillman, Jason Ahmad, Jo Weaver & Ash Pinkerton. 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, Marcia Beere, Melissa Crane, Mike Chua & Rhea Raganas. 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:
Call 1300 755 498
Email contact@prescript.com.au
Click 'Connect with Prescript'
We’d love to hear from you!