Prescript Recruitment is seeking experienced Senior Rural Generalists and FACEMs for flexible FIFO locum placements at Katherine Hospital in the Northern Territory.
The initial requirement is from 10–28 August 2026, with further opportunities expected through to January 2027.
This is an excellent opportunity for senior Emergency Medicine clinicians looking for meaningful regional work, an attractive daily rate and the flexibility to select blocks that fit around existing commitments.
The Role
You will work in a senior Emergency Medicine Coordinator role, providing clinical leadership and supervision within Katherine Hospital’s Emergency Department.
The position involves managing a broad range of adult, paediatric and neonatal presentations while supporting junior doctors and working closely with nursing, inpatient and retrieval teams.
Your responsibilities will include:
Providing senior clinical decision-making within the Emergency Department
Managing acute and critically unwell patients
Supervising and supporting junior medical staff
Coordinating patient care, escalation and transfers
Managing adult, paediatric and neonatal emergencies
Supporting early stabilisation and resuscitation
Working collaboratively with the wider hospital team
This role is best suited to a confident senior clinician who is comfortable working with a high level of autonomy in a regional hospital environment.
Available Dates
Current confirmed block:
10–28 August 2026
Further FIFO opportunities are expected from August 2026 through to January 2027.
Flexible block lengths may be considered depending on your availability and the hospital roster.
The Package
$3,000 per day
Return flights provided
Accommodation provided
Car hire reimbursement
Flexible FIFO block options
Dedicated support from Prescript Recruitment throughout your placement
About Katherine Hospital
Katherine Hospital is an important regional hospital supporting Katherine and communities throughout the wider Big Rivers region.
The Emergency Department manages a varied regional case mix, including adult, paediatric and neonatal presentations. Senior doctors play a key role in clinical leadership, stabilisation, supervision and coordinating transfers when higher-level care is required.
The position offers the opportunity to use a broad range of Emergency Medicine and Rural Generalist skills while making a genuine contribution to healthcare delivery in regional and remote Northern Territory communities.
Experience Katherine
Katherine is one of the Northern Territory’s major regional centres and a gateway to some of Australia’s most distinctive landscapes.
During your time away from the hospital, you can explore Nitmiluk National Park and Katherine Gorge, visit local waterfalls and thermal springs, or experience the relaxed pace and welcoming character of the region.
It is an ideal placement for doctors seeking rewarding clinical work alongside a memorable Northern Territory experience.
What We Require
Suitable applicants may include:
FACEM-qualified Emergency Medicine Consultants
FACRRM-qualified Rural Generalists with Advanced Skills in Emergency Medicine
Rural Generalists with extensive senior Emergency Department experience
Senior Emergency Practitioners working at fellow-equivalent level
Doctors with appropriate ACEM Emergency Medicine qualifications and senior supervisory experience
You will also need to demonstrate confidence in:
Managing adult, paediatric and neonatal emergencies
Early paediatric and neonatal resuscitation
Providing senior supervision and clinical leadership
Managing non-invasive ventilation independently
Treating critically unwell patients
Initiating vasopressor support
Arterial line insertion
Working effectively within a regional hospital environment
Why Work with Prescript?
Prescript Recruitment understands the practical and professional requirements involved in regional and remote medical placements.
Our team will support you throughout the process, including confirming suitable dates, credentialing, travel arrangements, arrival information and ongoing support during your placement.
You will work with a dedicated recruitment consultant who understands Rural Generalist and Emergency Medicine locum work.
Discuss Your Availability
To discuss the clinical requirements, available dates or your suitability for this opportunity, contact:
Mel Houston
Senior Recruitment Partner
Rural Generalists and Emergency Medicine
mel@prescript.com.au
0415 075 498
