“Lead emergency care. Earn premium rates. Experience the best of rural medicine.”
At Prescript Recruitment, we specialise in placing doctors in high-impact roles where they are valued, supported, and fully equipped to succeed. Our focus is on providing concierge-level support to doctors taking on locum, telehealth, and permanent roles across regional and remote Australia.
We are offering GP Rural Generalists and ED Senior Medical Officers (SMOs) the opportunity to take on a leadership role at Inverell Hospital. This is an excellent placement for doctors looking to work independently, earn premium locum rates, and gain diverse clinical exposure in a well-supported, community-focused hospital.
The Position
As the sole doctor in charge of emergency medicine at Inverell Hospital, you’ll manage a modern, well-equipped ED, including:
8 beds
2 resuscitation bays
Procedure room & consultation spaces
Isolation unit
You will be well supported with access to:
On-site anaesthetics and gynaecology
Remote retrieval teams for critical cases
Full nursing and administrative support
This role will enhance your independent practitioner skills, providing you with the opportunity to lead emergency care in a high-acuity regional setting.
Shift options:
Day Shift: 08:00 – 20:00
Night Shift: 20:00 – 08:00
Mandatory Rest Days: Required after more than 7 consecutive on-call days
Dates Available
Locum opportunities are available from March to November 2025.
Short-term and extended placements available
Flexible schedules to fit your availability
Book early to secure preferred shifts
For a full list of dates, contact us to tailor a schedule that works for you.
Benefits Provided
At Prescript Recruitment, we ensure a seamless and fully supported locum experience so you can focus on what you do best—providing outstanding patient care.
High earnings: Up to $2,760 per shift (negotiable based on experience)
Concierge-level support: Flights, accommodation, and car hire arranged for you
Work-life balance: Structured shifts with mandatory rest days
Community-focused hospital: Work alongside dedicated teams who are committed to regional healthcare
Discover Inverell
Known as The Sapphire City, Inverell is a welcoming regional hub offering a unique blend of history, culture, and outdoor adventure.
Fossick for sapphires in designated gem-hunting areas
Explore & learn: Visit the Inverell Pioneer Village and Regional Art Gallery
Relax & recharge: Enjoy a meal at The Royal Hotel or grab a coffee at The Coffee Emporium
Take in the scenery: Walk the Inverell Heritage Trail or visit Lake Inverell for a peaceful escape
How to Get There
Inverell is accessible via Tamworth—the closest major airport.
From Sydney:
Fly to Tamworth Airport (1-hour flight)
Drive or take a bus for 1.5-2 hours to Inverell
From the rest of Australia:
Fly via Sydney to Tamworth, then drive or take a bus to Inverell
From Brisbane & Melbourne: Direct flights to Tamworth with a possible layover in Sydney
Once in Inverell, everything is within easy reach, making it a seamless travel experience for locum doctors.
What We Require From You
To take on this high-impact role, you must have:
GP Rural Generalist – FRACGP or FACRRM
ED SMO – PGY7+ with 3+ years of ED CMO experience in Australia
ALS2 certification
Your Next Steps
This is more than just a locum job—it’s a chance to lead, grow, and make a real difference in regional healthcare.
Email: hello@prescript.com.au
Call: 1300 755 498
The Prescript Recruitment Team:
Melissa Houston – Rural Generalists & FACEMs
Elliott Hunter – Rural Generalists & FACEMs
Niko Triantafyllis – ED SMOs, ED CMOs, ED Registrars & ED RMOs
Prescript Recruitment – Perfectly Placed for Doctors
“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 hello@prescript.com.au
Click 'Connect with Prescript'
“We’re known for solving the regional doctor shortage, leaving doctors loving what they do and regional communities feeling like they have the best doctors in town.”