Have you ever visited Ballarat or Bendigo? These towns are the definition of iconic rural Australia. They are amazing holiday spots where you can get to the grassroots of early Australian history. Your contribution of time and expertise can make a significant difference in the lives of people in these rural communities. 

Ballarat is a 90-minute drive west of Melbourne. It attracts over 2.2 million visitors per year and is Australia’s largest inland city. Ballarat is most notable for its award-winning open-air museum known as Sovereign Hill which has been rated as one of the best outdoor museums in the world. Other attractions include the Eureka Centre, The Gold Museum, The Ballarat Tramway Museum, and the Wildlife Park. If you’re feeling adventurous why not try their Ghost Tours or watch real-life jousters at Kryal Castle?

Bendigo is located approximately 150km northwest of Melbourne and there are direct flights from Sydney. Bendigo has a great range of award-winning attractions and unique experiences on offer for the young at heart, families, and everyone in between. You can throw a clay pot, pan for gold, ride a vintage tram, check out a film, or enjoy a high tea in a heritage building. Perhaps you would prefer to have a hands-on experience at the Bendigo Pottery or visit the Central Deborah Gold Mine.

Find out more about things you can see and do in Ballarat and Bendigo below:

Visit Ballarat

Visit Bendigo

The Position

This health service is an independently owned medical imaging provider that provides the highest level of patient care and diagnostic accuracy to these regional Victorian communities. Their key drivers are patient care, diagnostic accuracy, accessibility, and affordability. They are known for their collegiate culture and highly skilled Radiologists.

Services vary by location with both hospital and clinic-based positions available. This health service is looking for a General Radiologist with Tier A interventional skills, and a breast imaging skill set would be highly regarded. We will match your skills and experience to each position.

Working Monday to Friday with no on-call or public holiday requirements means you have plenty of time off to enjoy the sights and amenities of these great locations.  

Call or email Jason Ahmad to find out more (Prescript’s Senior Recruitment Partner for Radiology):

jason@prescript.com.au // 0434 401 379

Dates Available

We currently have the following locum weeks available:

• 06 February to 10 February

• 13 February to 17 February (Urgent)  

• 20 February to 24 February

• 27 February to 03 March

• 06 March to 10 March

• 14 March to 17 March (4 days)

• 20 March to 24 March

• 27 March to 31 March

• 03 April to 06 April (4 days)

• 11 April to 14 April (4 days)

• 17 April to 21 April

• 24 April to 28 April (4 days)

• 01 May to 05 May

There are also some available weeks in August. 

In addition to Ballarat and Bendigo, we also have dates available in other regional Victorian areas including Shepparton, Echuca, Tralagon, the Gippsland region and Wodonga. Please contact Jason for a list of dates for these locations.

The Benefits

★ Daily rate $3,500 per day + GST

★ You will have return economy flights from any location in Australia to Sydney and then Bendigo airport. Alternatively, you can fly into Melbourne and drive to Ballarat

★ Hire car to take you to Ballarat or Bendigo or, if you take your own car, reimbursement using the ATO cents per km method

★ Self-contained accommodation (sometimes with a pool and family-friendly, if needed)

Who We’re Looking For

✓ FRANZCR

✓ AHPRA Specialist Registration

✓ You must be an Australian citizen/permanent resident or a New Zealand citizen

✓ You must be a General Radiologist with basic interventional skills. Please contact us to request a full site/practice overview from Prescript. We will match your skills and experience to each position

Sound Like You?

Call or email Jason Ahmad (Prescript’s Senior Recruitment Partner for Radiology) to find out more about these fantastic locum vacancies. 

You’ll not only get to work in a really enjoyable locum position, but you’ll be significantly helping a regional community! Jason is very happy to answer any questions.

There are three ways to find out more:

1. Call Jason on 0434 401 379

2. Email jason@prescript.com.au

3. Click 'Connect with Prescript’ below

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 Jason Ahmad

I’m Jason Ahmad – Senior Radiology Recruitment Partner at Prescript. I have worked in a number of health-related fields; however, medical recruitment has been the most enjoyable. I have more than 20 years of experience in areas such as Pathology, Medical Indemnity and GP Recruitment. This broad knowledge base allows me to understand the challenges faced by those in our field and therefore find solutions that often create enduring positive outcomes.

I am driven professionally by being able to create positive and meaningful health outcomes in rural and regional communities. It is immensely satisfying helping practices and hospitals find the right doctor for their permanent and locum positions, and I pride myself on finding optimal outcomes that balance doctor needs with practice requirements. Every time I make a placement, we are one step closer to solving the regional doctor shortage.

I see many opportunities for growth in the medical industry. I am particularly interested in seeing the barriers faced by International Medical Graduates lowered to facilitate their registration with the Australian Medical Board. As a cohort, they offer a very real solution to the enduring rural workforce shortage. I feel as a country, we have the resources and technology to do this without compromising patient safety.

Outside of work, I’m personally driven to encourage and support my two sons whose development are my greatest aspiration. Aside from a two-year stay in Melbourne, I have lived my entire life in Adelaide. I enjoy being outdoors when I can, and love a game of pool, and watching the cricket or football; especially at a live match. I have three cats and a dog who are sources of endless comfort and, at times, amusement.

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, Max Drakeley, Mel Houston, Paul Tillman & Jason Ahmad. 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, and 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.

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'

We’d love to hear from you!