The Position
Are you a General Practitioner with ED/Obstetrics/Anaesthetic skills and available to assist in a locum capacity within the Townsville region at various locations?
Multiple roles available, opportunity to fill a maternity leave role or a six-week position. Just over one and a half hours drive from the airport with a very supportive and experienced team.
If you would like to hear more, please get in touch to discuss your availability, and we'll assess the rosters for suitability.
★ Multiple locations across Townsville
★ Daily rate, with overtime entitlements
★ Multi-doctor locations, on-call responsibilities shared
★ Self-contained accommodation, the choice to bring your family
★ Opportunity to work in other locations within this region
Surrounded by natural beauty and on the doorstep of the Great Barrier Reef, you can spend your free time in Townsville exploring the many tropical islands, with some just a short ferry ride away. Or perhaps you would prefer to hike through the luscious rainforests, explore the abundant flora and fauna of the wetlands or just relax by one of the many glorious stretches of beachfront.
To learn more, click ‘Connect with Prescript’, or contact Mel Houston (Prescript’s Senior Recruitment Partner):
mel@prescript.com.au // 0414 716 132
Dates Available
➞ ASAP to 21 November 2021
➞ 18 December 2021 to 16 June 2022 - possibility of splitting this into smaller blocks
➞ 27 December 2021 to 4 February 2022, the preference is for a doctor for the whole period but will consider splitting into smaller blocks
Prescript is keeping up to date with all border and travel restrictions and will help make your locum as smooth and stress-free as possible. Contact us to discuss, and we’ll advise what rules apply to you, tailored to your situation and location.
The Benefits
★ $1800-$2000 per day depending on qualifications
★ ABN Invoice
★ Any hours over 12 are paid at an overtime rate, daily rate divided by 8
★ Return economy flights
★ Hire car provided or km reimbursement offered
★ Accommodation provided
“Enjoy alfresco dining, urban street art, coffee along the beachfront, vibrant nightlife in laneway bars and eateries, boutique shopping and explore the art, culture and entertainment which brings the city to life.”
Who We’re Looking For
✓ Fellowship of RACGP or ACRRM
✓ Specialist AHPRA Registration
✓ Recent Emergency experience
✓ You must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, a New Zealand citizen, or relevant work visa
Sound Like You?
Contact Mel Houston (Prescript’s Senior Recruitment Partner) – Mel 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 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
Mel Houston is Prescript’s Senior Recruitment Partner for locum and permanent positions across regional Australia.
“ I love being able to make doctors happy and find them the best locum jobs for them.
I also love finding out about different regional locations and promoting this to doctors, so they have the best locum experience.”
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, Allison Flanigan (Hanson) & 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 and Marcia Beere. 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.”