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Summer and Autumn on Kangaroo Island - New Rural Generalist Locum Dates

Prescript is delighted to have new Rural Generalist locum dates for Kangaroo Island Health service during the summer and autumn months.

Locum vacancies in spectacular destinations like Kangaroo Island are rare and are not available for long, so be sure to book in your dates quickly.

With 509km of coastline, pristine beaches, native bushland, wildlife and local wines to enjoy on your days off, there’s hardly any locum opportunities like this.

The Position

Working in a modern 7-room private GP practice and the local hospital, you will be providing vital services to the community with a supportive practice team, including local 2 GPs, 3 registrars, 3 nurses and 2 medical students – covering all aspects of General Practice and some shared Emergency Medicine commitments.

  • 1st December 2023 – 8th January 2024 - Critical gap

  • 1st March – 30 April 2024

  • Monday-Friday clinics (enjoy your weekends on the island)

  • Shared ED on-call responsibilities approx. twice per week

  • 2-week minimum but longer blocks are desirable

  • Up to 2x locums required during these periods

Kangaroo Island, often referred to as "Australia's Galapagos," is a natural wonderland nestled off the southern coast of South Australia. This pristine island sanctuary is a haven for wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. Renowned for its unspoiled landscapes, Kangaroo Island boasts diverse ecosystems, from rugged cliffs and white-sand beaches to dense forests and vast bushland.

As the name suggests, kangaroos are just one of the many native species you'll encounter here, alongside sea lions, koalas, echidnas, and a plethora of birdlife. The island's protected status ensures the preservation of its unique flora and fauna, making it a biodiversity hotspot. Visitors can explore its beauty through a network of walking trails, witness dramatic rock formations, indulge in local produce, and immerse themselves in the tranquillity of this ecological jewel. Kangaroo Island is a testament to the breathtaking natural treasures that Australia has to offer.

This is an excellent health service to work in whilst exploring one of Australia’s bucket list holiday destinations – please enquire ASAP with your availability to assist. 

To learn more, contact Max Drakeley (Prescript’s Senior Recruitment Partner):

0451 828 615 // max@prescript.com.au

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Dates Available

  • 1st December 2023 – 8th January 2024

  • 1st March – 30 April 2024

  • 2-week minimum but longer blocks are desirable

Potential dates from May 2024 onwards - to be reviewed towards the end of 2023

The Benefits

★ $1500 per day (GP only)

★ $2,000 per day (hospital)

★ Payment via ABN invoice

★ Modern 2-bedroom accommodation, right on the seafront, provided by the health service

★ Return economy flight provided

★ MMM7 location – reduce your moratorium requirements

★ Travel the magnificent island on your days off

★ Arrive early or leave late to enjoy an extra weekend on Kangaroo Island – accommodation provided if you want to extend

Who We’re Looking For

Specialist AHPRA Registration

Fellowship of RACGP or ACRRM

GPs with recent ED experience

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

Sound Like You?

Contact Max Drakeley (Prescript’s Senior Recruitment Partner) today to learn more.

There are three ways to find out more:

  1. Call Max on 0451 828 615

  2. Email max@prescript.com.au

  3. Click to ‘Connect with Prescript’

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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

I’m Max Drakeley - Prescript's Senior Recruitment Partner for locum and permanent Specialist Doctor positions across Australia. My genuine interest, passion, and knowledge within the hospital and healthcare industry means I am able to provide a highly tailored service to doctors and health services.

I focus on listening to and understanding the needs of everyone I work with. This allows me to place doctors in positions that perfectly suit their requirements, and provide health services with well-informed and competent doctors, so they can operate at a higher capacity and under less stress.

When not providing solutions to doctors and communities Australia-wide, I love to cook, travel, and spend time with my dog, Monty, and my partner at my home on the Mornington Peninsula, Victoria. I’m a science nerd at heart and spend my spare time as an editor and author for a cutting-edge Biology magazine for year-12 and undergraduate students.

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Meet the Prescript Recruitment Team

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

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◼️RECRUITMENT 

James Hill, Nicola Speer, Max Drakeley, Mel Houston, Paul Tillman, Jason Ahmad & Jo Weaver. 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:

  1. Call 1300 755 498

  2. Email contact@prescript.com.au

  3. Click 'Connect with Prescript'

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