The Position
Considering honing your skills in an unspoiled coastal town in the NT? Do you have recent obstetrics experience and an interest in indigenous health?
Prescript has both a locum and permanent opportunity for GP Obstetricians interested in working in/relocating to one of the most idyllic parts of rural Australia.
You will be based in the remote hospital, providing specialist services and general medical inpatient coverage for the whole region.
The Gove Peninsula is at the northeastern corner of Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory of Australia. Owned by the traditional Aboriginal owners, the Yolngu people, it is a place rich in culture with Yolngu maintaining strong ties with their land, religion, and traditions.
During your time off, there is so much scenery and beauty to enjoy… Beautiful beaches, lagoons, and walking trails. Experience the colourful and rich coral reefs in the clear waters - There is drift, deep, and multi-level diving available, and many reefs and offshore islands to explore.
Locum dates available from July onwards:
★ $2000 per day plus GST
★ Day shift, night shift, and on-call
★ Travel & accommodation provided
To learn more, click ‘Connect with Prescript’, or contact Max Drakeley (Prescript’s Recruitment Partner):
max@prescript.com.au // 0451 828 615
Dates Available
➞ Locum dates from July onwards – minimum of three-week locum
➞ Fixed-term (6-12 months) and permanent positions available
➞ ASAP start - please get in touch with your interest and availability
➞ Potential locum to perm opportunity to test your fit
The Benefits
★ Diverse role with opportunity to assist with local Primary Care if desired
★ Part-time arrangements considered for permanent roles
★ Work with a supportive and collegiate team
★ MMM7 location – significantly reduce your moratorium if applicable
★ $190,000 – $206,500 p.a. – less than 4 years post-fellowship experience
★ $224,000 – $232,000 p.a. – more than 5 years post-fellowship experience
★ Pro-Rata payment for part-time, fixed-term roles
★ $2000 per day locum only rate
★ Travel and accommodation provided or supplied housing for permanent contracts
★ Family-friendly town with short daily flights from Darwin and Cairns
★ Spectacular equatorial coastal location
Who We’re Looking For
✓ FRACGP or FACRRM
✓ GP Obstetricians
✓ You will be comfortable working around a roster, including night shifts and weekends on-call
✓ Indigenous Health experience desirable
Sound Like You?
Contact Max Drakeley (Prescript’s Recruitment Partner) – Max is very happy to answer any questions.
Would you like to hear about other location options for locums too? Talk to Prescript for a professional overview of clinical details, practice/hospital, rates and benefits.
There are three ways to find out more:
Call Max on 0451 828 615
Email max@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 Max Drakeley
Max Drakeley, Prescript’s Recruitment Partner for locum and permanent positions across regional Australia.
“Every day I endeavour to build relationships with candidates and clients grounded in understanding, trust and honesty. This allows me to deliver a personable and bespoke service to our doctors, focussing on their individual needs and work preferences whilst providing a well informed and competent doctor to communities Australia-wide. I’m delighted to draw on my experience and apply Prescript’s comprehensive recruitment solution to help solve the regional doctor shortage.”
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. 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.
“Prescript are medical recruitment specialists.”
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!
“We’re known for helping solve the regional doctor shortage, leaving doctors loving what they do and regional communities feeling like they have the best doctors in town.”