Meaningful emergency medicine in the heart of the Kimberley. Prescript Recruitment is seeking experienced Rural Generalists and Emergency Medicine doctors for a series of well-paid locum placements at Fitzroy Crossing Hospital in Western Australia.
This is an opportunity to bring your clinical experience to a remote hospital where your contribution will be genuinely valued. You will work alongside an established rural healthcare team, manage a varied emergency caseload and support a community for whom reliable access to medical care matters enormously.
With rates reaching $3,400 per day, your accommodation, airfares and local transport are taken care of, allowing you to focus on the work and make the most of your time in the Kimberley.
Available Dates and Rates
10–31 August 2026: $3,400 per day
17–31 August 2026: $3,400 per day
17 August–7 September 2026: $2,835 per day
31 August–21 September 2026: $2,835 per day
25 September–12 October 2026: $2,835 per day
From 23 October 2026 onwards: $2,700 per day, with a minimum two-week booking
A 15% loading applies to Emergency Department shifts worked between 18 December 2026 and 3 January 2027.
Choose the block that best fits your existing commitments, or speak with Mel about combining dates or securing future Kimberley placements.
The Position
You will provide senior medical coverage within the Emergency Department at Fitzroy Crossing Hospital, working as part of a multidisciplinary rural team.
The role will suit a doctor who is comfortable practising with a high degree of clinical independence and managing the varied presentations that come with remote emergency medicine.
You can expect:
Broad and interesting Emergency Department presentations
Meaningful work supporting Fitzroy Crossing and surrounding communities
A collaborative rural hospital environment
The opportunity to consolidate your remote and emergency medicine experience
Ongoing locum possibilities for doctors who would like to return
Mel will talk you through the roster, clinical expectations, available support and any on-call requirements before you commit, so you have a transparent understanding of the placement.
What Is Provided
Accommodation for the duration of your placement
Reimbursement of approved airfares
Pool vehicle or hire car
Dedicated recruitment support from Mel Houston
Credentialing and logistics support from the Prescript Medical team
Assistance before, during and after your placement
Prescript’s concierge-level approach means the practical details are managed carefully, from credentialing and travel coordination through to your arrival and ongoing placement support. This reflects our commitment to perfectly placing doctors in work that matters, rather than simply filling a roster.
Living and Working in Fitzroy Crossing
Fitzroy Crossing is a remote Kimberley community located approximately 400 kilometres east of Broome and 650 kilometres west of Kununurra. Doctors will generally travel through one of these regional centres, with the final itinerary dependent on flight availability and the arrangements approved for the placement. Prescript will confirm the complete travel plan with you before your booking is finalised.
Set beside the Fitzroy River, the town provides a genuine experience of life and medicine in the Kimberley. The surrounding region is known for its expansive landscapes, boab country and access to some of north-western Australia’s most distinctive natural environments.
This is remote medicine and that is also what makes the placement professionally rewarding and personally memorable.
What You Will Need
To be considered, you will require:
Current general or specialist registration with AHPRA
Recent and relevant Emergency Department experience
The ability to work confidently within a rural or remote clinical environment
Appropriate emergency medicine competencies for the roster
Australian working rights
The ability to satisfy WA Health credentialing and compliance requirements
Specific mandatory qualifications and credentialing documents will depend on the roster and level of appointment. Prescript will review these with you at the beginning of the process.
Partner With Mel
A remote placement needs more than a booking confirmation. It needs someone who understands the role, communicates clearly and remains available when plans change.
Mel Houston is Prescript’s Senior Recruitment Partner for Rural Generalist and Emergency Medicine doctors. She will help you assess whether Fitzroy Crossing is the right clinical and personal fit, explain the roster and travel arrangements, guide you through each stage of the process and stay connected throughout your placement.
Whether you are looking for one Kimberley block or want to build regular rural locum work into your year, Mel will take the time to understand what you want from your career, lifestyle and time away.
Mel Houston
Senior Recruitment Partner
Rural Generalists and Emergency Medicine
Email: mel@prescript.com.au
Mobile: 0415 075 498
