Rural Generalist / ED SMO Locums – $2,000–$3,300/shift – Australia

Job description

•    $2,000 – $3,300 per shift across Australia
•    ED SMO / Rural Generalist / GP VMO opportunities
•    Roles to support all availability

Referral bonus: up to $2,000 (20+ shifts)

We are currently seeking experienced locum doctors across Australia to support hospitals and health services in regional and rural locations.

Whether you are looking for short-term contracts, flexible locum blocks, or the opportunity to explore different parts of the country, we have a broad range of placements available.

Our team works closely with facilities nationwide to provide:

•    Competitive daily rates
•    Travel and accommodation included
•    Flexible locum blocks
•    Dedicated credentialing and onboarding support

If you know a colleague who may be interested, we offer a referral bonus of up to $2,000 for any doctor who completes 20+ shifts in their first assignment.

(All roles include travel and accommodation unless otherwise stated.)

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Current Vacancies:

A unique correctional medicine role with excellent work-life balance.

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New South Wales:

Multiple ED SMO / Rural Generalist shifts available across NSW hospitals.

Sydney

Urgent Care Clinic:

ASAP – May 2026
Saturday and Sunday coverage required
08:00 – 20:00 (negotiable)
Rate: $225/hr + super

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Batemans Bay Hospital (ED):

Multiple shifts available March – April 2026

Rates: $180/hr + super

14–15 March | 12:00–22:00
30 Mar – 7 Apr | 07:00–17:00
8–10 Apr | 10:00–20:00
22–24 Apr | 10:00–20:00
30 Apr | 07:00–17:00 or 12:00–22:00

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Cobar Health Service:

Night shifts available March – September 2026

14:00 – 12:00
Rates: $2,000 – $2,300 per shift + super

Weekly blocks available.

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Condobolin Health Service:

Block coverage required

11 May – 7 September 2026
08:00 – 08:00
Rate: $2,000 per shift + super

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Coonabarabran Health Service:

Block shifts available

9 Mar – 4 May 2026
Rate: $2,300 per shift + super

4 May – 1 Jun 2026
Rate: $2,000 per shift + super

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Cowra Health Service:

Day, evening and night shifts available.

Rates: $2,100 – $2,500 per shift + super

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Deniliquin District Hospital:

Multiple day and night shifts available.

Rates: $3,000 per shift + super

March – April 2026 coverage required.

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Dubbo Health Service:

26 June 2026
08:00 – 20:00
Rate: $2,800 per shift + super
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Additional NSW Locations:

We also have ongoing vacancies across:

•    Forbes
•    Gilgandra
•    Glen Innes
•    Gloucester
•    Gunnedah
•    Inverell
•    Leeton
•    Moree
•    Narrabri
•    Narrandera
•    Nimbin
•    Nyngan
•    Tomaree
•    Trundle
•    Tullamore
•    Warren
•    Wee Waa
•    Young

Rates range from $2,000 – $3,300 per shift + super depending on site and shift type.

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Queensland:

Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service:

SMO / MO roles available across several rural facilities.

Rate: $2,650/day

Locations include:

•    Gin Gin
•    Gayndah
•    Monto
•    Childers

Multiple blocks available March – June 2026

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Blackall Hospital & General Practice:

GP/ED:

March – June 2026 blocks available
Rate: $2,200/day

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Cairns & Hinterland Hospital and Health Service:

Regional facilities including:

•    Atherton Hospital
•    Mareeba Hospital
•    Babinda Hospital
•    Innisfail Hospital
•    Yarrabah Hospital
•    Tully Hospital

Long-term and short-term locum blocks available.

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South West Hospital and Health Service:

GP/ED opportunities across several rural towns including:

•    Charleville
•    Quilpie
•    Cunnamulla
•    Mungindi
•    Dirranbandi
•    Surat
•    Mitchell
•    Injune

Various blocks available March – December 2026

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South Australia:

Regular locum blocks available across rural SA.

Locations include:

Balaklava

Multiple blocks available | Rate: $2,400/shift

Burra

Regular Sun / Mon coverage | Rate: $2,400/shift

Clare

28–29 March | Rate: $3,000/shift

Maitland (SA)

Multiple blocks through 2026 | Rate: $2,400/shift

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Western Australia

Multiple rural ED and GP locum roles across WA.

Busselton Health Campus

April 2026
10-hour shifts
Rate negotiable

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Esperance Health Campus

March – June 2026
Rates: $230 – $285/hr

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Pilbara Region

Hedland Health Campus
Apr – Jul 2026
Rate: $2,300 – $3,250/day

Karratha Health Campus
Apr – Oct 2026
Rate: $2,700 – $3,250/day

Newman Health Service
Mar – Jul 2026
Rate: $2,300 – $2,700/day

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Additional WA Locations:

•    Narrogin Hospital
•    Northam Hospital
•    Onslow Health Service
•    Denmark
•    Plantagenet
•    Katanning

Rates typically range $2,600 – $2,900/day + GST

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About You:

We are seeking doctors with:

•    FACRRM, FRACGP or equivalent
•    Emergency department experience
•    AHPRA registration
•    Rural generalist capability preferred

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Apply:

If you are interested in exploring these opportunities, please apply or contact us directly to discuss suitable placements.

We can also assist with tailored locum plans across multiple locations depending on your availability.