FACEM, Rural Generalist & ED SMO Locum Roles | Private ED Shifts Across Queensland

October 2025 – January 2026 (peak summer coverage)

South Brisbane, Townsville, Rockhampton

FACEM $400/hr or 70% billings | GP $300/hr or 70% billings | SMO $250/hr flat

Premium rates, flexible schedules, and full Prescript support at leading private Emergency Departments. Join a modern, well-supported clinical environment across three private hospitals in Queensland — South Brisbane Private Hospital, Townsville Private Hospital, and Rockhampton Private Hospital — all operated by one of Australia’s leading private Emergency Department providers.

These hospitals offer rewarding locum opportunities for FACEMs, Rural Generalists, and SMOs seeking meaningful work, excellent support, and the flexibility to design their own schedule. You’ll work alongside experienced colleagues, supported by a dedicated clinical and administrative team, in facilities equipped with full diagnostics, imaging, and inpatient services.

Dates & Availability Highlights

South Brisbane Private Hospital

  • October – January coverage, including multiple day, evening, and overnight shifts

  • Key dates: 15–19 Oct | 23–24 Oct | 1–2 Nov | 3–6 Nov | 24–30 Nov | 1–7 Dec | 9–14 Dec | 16–25 Dec | 29 Dec – 4 Jan

Townsville Private Hospital

  • 24–25 Nov | 12 Dec | 25 Dec | 29 Dec – 2 Jan | continuing into mid-January

Rockhampton Private Hospital

  • 22 Nov | 26 Nov | 3 Dec | 11–12 Dec | 24–28 Dec | 20–25 Jan

You can select shifts that suit your lifestyle — ideal for balancing family, travel, and clinical impact through Queensland’s summer months.

About the Service

Each hospital’s Emergency Department delivers high-quality, patient-centred care in a private setting. The environment is efficient and well-resourced, with strong nursing and specialist support that allows doctors to focus on delivering excellent medicine.

You’ll experience a steady patient flow, modern technology, and reliable systems that make each shift productive and rewarding — without the bureaucracy of larger public settings.

Why You’ll Love This Role

  • Premium Rates:

    • FACEM – $400 /hr or 70% billings

    • Rural Generalist – $300 /hr or 70% billings

    • SMO – $250 /hr flat

  • Flexible Rosters: Choose shifts that fit your schedule

  • Modern Facilities: Private EDs with comprehensive diagnostic support

  • Reliable Systems: Professional admin, credentialing, and billing processes

  • Prime Locations: Combine clinical work with Queensland’s relaxed lifestyle

  • Trusted Partnership: Work through Prescript — perfectly placed for doctors

Working with Prescript

At Prescript Recruitment, we make locum work simple, transparent, and rewarding. Our team handles every detail — from credentialing and contracts to travel, payroll, and ongoing support — so you can focus on delivering outstanding care.

We’ve built strong partnerships with hospitals and doctors nationwide, built on trust, efficiency, and our commitment to meaningful impact. Whether you’re seeking flexibility, new environments, or a better work–life balance, we’ll ensure you’re Perfectly Placed for Doctors.

What We’re Looking For

  • FACEM, Rural Generalist, or ED SMO

  • Current AHPRA registration

  • Availability for one or more of the listed shifts

  • A collaborative and professional approach to patient care

Your Next Step

If you’re ready to experience premium private Emergency Department locums with unrivalled support, contact:

Mel Houston
Senior Recruitment Partner – Rural Generalists & Emergency Medicine
mel@prescript.com.au | 0415 075 498

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