Choose individual shifts or build a regular locum schedule across correctional health services in Melbourne, Geelong and regional Victoria. Rates up to $200/hour, with opportunities from August through to October 2026.
For GPs interested in meaningful clinical work outside traditional general practice, these locum opportunities offer flexibility, strong hourly rates and the chance to work with patients who often have complex and unmet healthcare needs.
The Opportunity
Prescript is working across a number of Victorian correctional health services, with shifts currently available across Melbourne’s west, the Geelong region and western Victoria.
Most shifts are weekday daytime hours, generally between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm, depending on the location.
You can choose occasional dates around your existing commitments or speak with us about putting together a more substantial run of work.
Rates
Rates depend on your experience and qualifications:
From $150/hour
Experienced correctional health candidates – up to $180/hour
MATOD-endorsed GPs – $180/hour
FRACGP – $200/hour
For suitable doctors interested in gaining MATOD endorsement, the RACGP MATOD course can be funded as an incentive.
Current Locations & Availability
Melbourne & Surrounds
West Melbourne – inner Melbourne, close to the CBD
Daytime shifts are currently available across August and September 2026.
Ravenhall – Melbourne’s western suburbs, around 25 km west of the CBD
A substantial number of shifts are available from August through to early October, making this a good option for doctors wanting regular work.
There are opportunities across more than one correctional health service in the Ravenhall area.
Geelong Region
Lara – between Melbourne and Geelong, around 20 minutes north of Geelong
Opportunities are available across several correctional facilities in the Lara area, with shifts throughout August and September.
Some dates and times can be flexible depending on the facility.
Anakie / Barwon – around 30 minutes north-west of central Geelong
A defined two-week block is available in October for a GP wanting a more substantial period of work.
Regional Victoria
Ararat – western Victoria, around 2.5 hours west of Melbourne
Daytime shifts are available across August, September and early October, including several consecutive weekdays.
Langi Kal Kal – near Beaufort, around 2 hours west of Melbourne
Selected shifts are available across August, September and October.
Barwon – October Block
For doctors wanting a defined block rather than individual shifts, there is also an opportunity at Barwon Correctional Centre, Anakie.
19–30 October 2026
10 weekday shifts
9:00 am–5:00 pm
Two paid orientation shifts required before commencement
Accommodation may be considered if required
This could particularly suit a GP looking to secure a complete two-week locum block.
Why Correctional Health?
Correctional health gives GPs the opportunity to work with a broad range of presentations, including chronic disease, mental health, substance-use medicine and general primary care.
It can be a rewarding way to use your GP skills in a setting where good primary healthcare can make a significant difference.
You will also have the flexibility to choose the locations and dates that work around your existing practice or locum commitments.
What We’re Looking For
We’d like to hear from GPs with:
Current AHPRA registration
General practice or broader primary-care experience
FRACGP highly regarded
MATOD endorsement advantageous but not essential
An interest in correctional and complex-care medicine
Previous correctional health experience is welcome, but opportunities may also suit doctors looking to enter this area of practice.
Perfectly Placed For Doctors
You don’t need to commit to every available date.
Tell us where you can travel, when you’re available and how much work you’d like, and Prescript can help identify the shifts that fit.
For the latest availability, rates and locations, contact Mel Houston.
Senior Recruitment Partner
GPs
mel@prescript.com.au
0415 075 498
