Doctors working in rural and remote communities know that strong medical coverage is essential to keeping small hospitals and communities running safely.
Prescript is currently supporting several regional hospitals across Tasmania and northern New South Wales with a range of Rural Generalist GP/ED locum placements over the coming weeks.
These roles offer a mix of hospital and emergency department coverage, providing doctors with the opportunity to contribute to essential regional services while working alongside experienced local teams.
Multiple locations and short blocks are available, with rates between $2,400 and $3,300 per day depending on the site. Higher rates may be negotiated for doctors able to take longer placements.
As always with Prescript, our team coordinates credentialing, travel and logistics so everything is organised before you arrive.
Quick Overview
Location: Regional Tasmania & Northern NSW
Role: Rural Generalist – GP / Emergency Department
Dates: March–April 2026
Rate: $2,400 – $3,300 per day
Travel: Flights, accommodation and vehicle provided
Roster: Short blocks and week-long placements available
Locum Details
We are seeking Rural Generalists / GP VMOs comfortable providing a mix of emergency and inpatient care within regional hospital environments.
In these roles, you can expect to:
Provide ED coverage and inpatient support within regional hospitals
Work alongside experienced nursing and allied health teams
Manage a diverse mix of emergency and acute presentations
Support continuity of care for rural communities
These placements suit doctors who enjoy the variety, autonomy and impact of rural medicine.
Current Locations & Dates
Tasmania
Queenstown
16 – 23 March – $2,800/day
30 March – 6 April – $2,400/day
St Helens
21 – 22 March – $2,800/day
23 – 29 March – $2,400/day
30 March – 6 April – $2,400/day
7 – 10 April – $2,400/day
Scottsdale
23 – 28 March – $2,400/day
30 March – 2 April – $2,400/day
7 – 10 April – $2,400/day
St Marys
Week commencing 23 March – $2,400/day
Week commencing 30 March – $2,400/day
Week commencing 6 April – $2,400/day
Smithton
6 – 10 April – $2,400/day
Campbeltown
From 30 March – 2 weeks
$2,600/day (for the full two-week block)
New South Wales
Lightning Ridge
23 – 27 March – $3,000/day
30 March – 3 April – $3,000/day
7 – 10 April – $3,000/day
Collarenebri
25 – 27 March – $2,800/day
30 March – 1 April – $2,800/day
Walgett
23 – 27 March – $3,300/day
7 – 13 April – $3,300/day
Bourke
28 – 30 March – $3,000/day
30 March – 4 April – $3,000/day
6 – 13 April – $3,000/day
Additional dates may become available across these sites.
Benefits
Daily rates between $2,400 and $3,300 per day
Support provided includes:
Return travel arrangements
Accommodation for the duration of the placement
Vehicle access where required
Full credentialing support
Travel and logistics coordination managed by Prescript
Before your placement begins, our team ensures the details are organised so everything is ready when you arrive.
Regional Snapshot
Many of these placements are located in small regional towns where the local hospital plays a vital role in community healthcare.
Doctors working in these environments often value:
The broad clinical scope of rural medicine
Strong collaboration with nursing and multidisciplinary teams
The opportunity to provide care where it is genuinely needed
A welcoming regional community environment
For many Rural Generalists, locum placements like these offer some of the most rewarding experiences in medicine.
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 hospital, the roster 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 These Rural Locums with Mel
If you’re interested in any of these placements - or would like to hear about additional Rural Generalist opportunities - Mel would be happy to talk it through.
Mel Houston
Senior Recruitment Partner – Rural Generalists & Emergency Medicine
mel@prescript.com.au
0415 075 498
