Some locum roles are about filling dates. Others are about purpose, perspective and practising medicine in a way that truly matters.
This Rural Generalist locum opportunity in the NT Top End brings together remote Indigenous primary care and correctional health, delivered through a well-established NT Health model that prioritises safety, teamwork and continuity of care.
It’s an ideal role for experienced Rural Generalists who value broad scope practice, meaningful impact and well-supported, longer-term blocks.
The Role
You will provide comprehensive care across the Top End Region, including placements at Darwin Correctional Centre (DCC).
Your scope includes:
Primary and chronic disease management
Acute and urgent presentations
Emergency care within a remote setting
Correctional health medicine (DCC placements)
You’ll work as part of a multidisciplinary Primary Health Care team, alongside experienced Primary Health Care Nurses, allied health professionals and fellow Rural Medical Practitioners.
The service model is intentionally designed to support sustainability:
Clinic hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
No public holiday work (centre closed)
Nurse-led on-call, with medical escalation only when required
This structure allows you to focus on high-quality clinical care while maintaining balance and longevity in your work.
Dates & Commitment
ASAP – 9 January 2025
From 9 February 2026 onwards
Minimum placement: 3 weeks
Longer blocks are preferred and strongly supported to ensure continuity for communities and clinicians alike.
Remuneration & Support
Up to $2,376 per day
Travel and accommodation provided in line with NT Health locum arrangements
Clear clinical governance and escalation pathways
A proven repeat-placement site for doctors who enjoy remote practice
Why This Role Stands Out
Exceptionally high government day rate with stability and consistency
Guaranteed 3+ week blocks
A unique scope of practice, spanning Indigenous health and correctional medicine
A supportive, nurse-led on-call model that lowers after-hours burden
Time to experience the Top End lifestyle, including Darwin, national parks and rich cultural experiences
This is work that is professionally stretching, deeply rewarding and genuinely needed.
What We’re Looking For
To be suitable for this role, you’ll need:
Current AHPRA registration
Recent Indigenous remote health experience (within the past two years)
Correctional health experience (required for DCC placements)
FACRRM or FRACGP
Evidence of ALS / ALS2 / APLS / REST
Once secured, NT Health credentialing requirements include:
National Police Check
Working With Children Check
Medical indemnity
Current CPD
100 points of ID
Up-to-date immunisations (NT Health requirements)
Prescript will guide you through this process end-to-end.
Why Work with Prescript
At Prescript, rural and remote medicine is our purpose. We partner closely with NT Health and remote services to ensure:
Clear expectations and transparent communication
Concierge-level support through credentialing and logistics
Roles that are thoughtfully matched, not rushed
Our role is simple: to help you feel supported, respected and perfectly placed, so you can focus on work that truly matters.
Speak with Melissa
This is a highly sought-after role and blocks move quickly.
Melissa Houston - Senior Recruitment Partner – Rural Generalists & Emergency Medicine
mel@prescript.com.au
0415 075 498
