ED Senior Medical Officer (SMO) / GP Rural Generalist Locum - Port Augusta Hospital

Join the dedicated team at Port Augusta Hospital, where you'll make a real impact in a vibrant regional community just four hours north of Adelaide. Serve a diverse population and gain unique experiences in emergency medicine.

The Position

Prescript seeks experienced ED SMOs and Rural Generalists to manage the Emergency Department. You'll lead clinical and non-clinical duties, supervise junior staff, and ensure patient flow. Suitable for FRACGP, FACRRM, ACEM Diploma, SMO, or GPA qualifications.

Dates Available

Day Shifts (0730 - 1800):

  • June 24th – June 30th

  • July 29th – August 4th

  • August 6th – August 11th

  • October 2nd – October 6th

  • October 30th – November 3rd

  • November 15th – November 17th

  • November 27th – December 1st

  • December 13th – December 15th

  • December 25th – December 29th

Evening Shifts (1200 - 2230):

  • June 28th – June 30th

  • July 8th – July 14th

  • September 23rd – September 29th

  • September 30th – October 8th

  • December 23rd – December 29th

  • December 30th – January 2nd

Benefits Provided

Competitive Rates:

  • Weekdays: $2200/day

  • Weekends: $2400/day

  • Public Holidays: $2600/day

  • Rates for SMOs based on experience

Benefits:

  • Flights, car, and accommodation provided

  • Convenient travel from Adelaide: just a four-hour drive or a short flight

  • Explore the scenic Flinders Ranges, local cultural centers, and the beautiful Spencer Gulf

  • Enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and visiting the Australian Arid Lands Botanic Garden

What We Require From You

✓ Relevant qualifications (FRACGP, FACRRM, ACEM Diploma, SMO, GPA)

✓ Experience in emergency medicine

✓ Ability to supervise junior medical staff

Your Next Steps

Ready to make a difference? Contact Paul Tillman, Senior Recruitment Partner: 0415 075 498 // paul@prescript.com.au


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:

  1. Call 1300 755 498

  2. Email hello@prescript.com.au

  3. 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.