Doctors often tell us the best locum placements are the ones where everything feels organised from the first conversation.
Prescript is currently supporting a well-established Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service in Mount Isa, delivering primary healthcare across the city and surrounding Gulf communities. The service is running an intensive Health Check and Care Plan initiative aimed at strengthening preventative care and chronic disease management across the community.
Experienced GPs with AMS and Communicare experience are invited to join the team for structured two-week locum placements throughout 2026.
As always with Prescript, our role is to ensure everything around the placement runs smoothly - from credentialing and logistics through to travel and accommodation - so you can focus on delivering care where it matters most.
Quick Overview
Location: Mount Isa, QLD
Role: GP – Aboriginal Medical Service
Dates: Multiple 2-week blocks in 2026
Rate: $2,300 per day
Travel: Flights, accommodation and vehicle provided
Focus: Health Checks & Care Plan program
Locum Details
We are seeking experienced GPs to support a targeted community health initiative focused on preventative care and coordinated care planning.
In this role, you can expect to:
Complete 8–10 health checks and care plans per day
Deliver patient-centred care within an Aboriginal Medical Service setting
Work alongside experienced nurses, Aboriginal Health Workers and allied health professionals
Support preventative health programs and chronic disease management
This is a structured full-time locum placement designed to support an important community health program.
Dates
Two-week locum blocks currently available:
16 – 27 March 2026
13 – 24 April 2026
8 – 18 June 2026
Additional dates may become available later in the year.
If these dates don’t suit, feel free to share your availability and we can keep you informed about upcoming AMS opportunities.
Benefits
Daily rate: $2,300 per day + GST
Support provided includes:
Return flights
Accommodation for the duration of the placement
Fleet vehicle access
Full credentialing support
Travel and logistics coordination managed by Prescript
Before you arrive, our credentialing and operations teams ensure everything is organised so you can step straight into the role.
Mount Isa Snapshot
Located in north-west Queensland, Mount Isa is a major regional centre serving communities across the Gulf Country and surrounding remote regions.
The local Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service provides a broad range of services including primary care, preventative health programs, chronic disease management and outreach services to surrounding communities.
Doctors working here experience:
A strong community-focused healthcare environment
Opportunities to contribute to meaningful preventative health programs
Close collaboration with Aboriginal Health Workers and multidisciplinary teams
The chance to support improved health outcomes in a high-need regional community
For many GPs, placements like this offer one of the most rewarding ways to contribute to improving healthcare access for First Nations communities.
Why Doctors Work with Prescript
Many doctors in our community return to Prescript placements because of the way we manage the process behind the scenes.
Before you arrive, we ensure the details are clear - the role, the clinical focus and the logistics around travel and accommodation. Our credentialing team coordinates onboarding so everything is organised well before your placement begins.
For you, that means a locum placement where the focus stays on delivering high-quality care.
Explore This Mount Isa Opportunity with Nadine
If you’re interested in supporting this AMS health initiative — or would like to hear about other Aboriginal Medical Service roles — Nadine would be happy to talk it through.
Nadine Onto
Senior Recruitment Partner – GP & Aboriginal Medical Services
nadine@prescript.com.au
0420 641 123
