Meeting the needs of Rural Generalists

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Placing Rural Generalists in roles where they can do it all

You’re trained to manage complexity, adapt quickly, and deliver across the full spectrum of care. We place Rural Generalists in roles that span primary care, emergency, inpatient and procedural medicine - often all in one day. From credentialing to logistics, we handle the details so you can focus on practising broad-scope medicine where it matters most. And when you find a community that fits, we make it easy to return.

Proven results for Rural Generalists

13,000+

roles filled

100+

five-star reviews from doctors

1,000,000+

giving impacts

Featured Vacancies

Current opportunities for Rural Generalists

Here's a selection of our latest roles. We have many more exclusive opportunities available - connect with us to discover positions perfectly matched to your preferences and expertise.

Options that fit your goals

From rewarding locum roles to permanent positions in rural hospitals and practices, we offer opportunities that align with your diverse clinical skills, professional aspirations, and lifestyle goals. Whether you're fully ACRRM/RG pathway endorsed or building your rural scope, we’ll support you every step of the way.

Locum

Earn $1,500–$3,500 per day with flexible scheduling and full travel and accommodation provided. Locum work is perfect for exploring different rural communities, maintaining balance between placements, and applying your generalist skills across ED, inpatient, GP, and procedural settings. We offer repeat placements and ensure you're credentialed and ready to go fast.

Permanent

Build your career in thriving rural communities where you can practise the full scope of your training and make a lasting impact. These roles offer stability, relocation support, and opportunities for leadership, team integration, and ongoing development. You’ll be supported through the credentialing process and matched with communities where your skills are valued.

Procedural Work

Use your advanced skills in anaesthetics, obstetrics, emergency medicine or surgery in high-demand rural environments. Whether you’re fully endorsed or returning to procedural work, we’ll support you with credentialing, onboarding, and placements that keep your skills sharp. Enjoy flexible hours, excellent remuneration, and the chance to make a genuine difference.

Concierge Level Support

Full support from start to finish

Focus on delivering high-quality care while we take care of the logistics. From credentialing and paperwork to travel and accommodation, our team ensures a smooth and stress-free experience at every stage.

You’ll work with a dedicated recruitment partner who understands the realities of rural practice and stays across every detail, so you can step into each placement with confidence.

First time ever locuming in the outback – Prescript team (worth mentioning Melissa Houston and Melissa Crane) has made it effortless for me. Highly recommended and I will certainly use their service again.

Dr A Bakar

Rural Generalist

Your Rural Generalist Specialists

Dedicated experts in Rural Generalist recruitment

Mel Houston

Senior Recruitment Partner

Rural Generalists, Emergency Medicine

Melissa brings over sixteen years of medical recruitment experience to her role at Prescript, with deep expertise in placing Rural Generalists, ED SMOs, FACEMs, and doctors working in Urgent Care Centres. Based in Melbourne, she partners closely with hospitals and clinics across metro and regional Australia to solve critical staffing gaps with a practical, people-first approach.

Known for her warmth, humour, and tenacity, Melissa takes pride in building long-term relationships with doctors and health services alike. She’s visited over 100 hospitals and health services around the country — an experience that gives her unique insight into the settings she recruits for and helps her place doctors in roles where they’ll thrive.

When she’s not working, Melissa can usually be found on the water with her family - sailing around the Mornington Peninsula or enjoying everything coastal life has to offer.

Trusted by leading rural healthcare providers across Australia

The Prescript Community

Join our network of leading Rural Generalists

Be part of a supportive community that understands the unique challenges and opportunities in rural medicine. Access exclusive roles, procedural upskilling, professional development, and ongoing support throughout your career journey.

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Take the first step to your ideal role

Whatever your goals, we're here to help you achieve them. Not just in the short term, but for the length of your career.

Initial consultation

Connect with our specialist team to discuss your career goals and preferences. No obligations, just honest conversation.

Personalised matching

We'll identify opportunities that align perfectly with your expertise and aspirations, presenting only the most relevant options.

Full support

From application to placement, our team handles all details to ensure a smooth transition into your new role.