Locum DMS/Medical Superintendent - Embrace the Wonders of the Northern Territory

We’ve partnered with a regional hospital in the NT to assist them in finding a locum Medical Superintendent/DMS for NT Health and services in the East Arnhem region.

Nhulunbuy is a remote township on the Gove Peninsula. It is the regional hub for one of Australia's most diverse, beautiful, and exciting regions with pristine world heritage beaches and sub-tropical rainforests. The township has virtually no winter, so that you can enjoy the Top End's outdoor lifestyle all year round with monthly markets, community activities, fiery sunsets over the water, and leisurely weekend trips to many fabulous locations in and around East Arnhem Land.

The Position

You will oversee the medical department and ensures that the hospital provides high-quality medical services to patients. This role requires strong leadership skills, excellent medical knowledge, and collaboration with other departments to achieve hospital-wide goals.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee and manage all medical departments within Gove Hospital, including the emergency department, inpatient and outpatient, and surgical services.

  • Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure the hospital's medical services comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

  • Work collaboratively with other departments, including nursing, administration, and finance, to ensure that the hospital operates efficiently and effectively.

  • Recruit, train, and supervise medical staff, including physicians, nurses, and support staff, to ensure they provide high-quality patient care.

  • Develop and manage the departmental budget, ensuring that all expenses are within the allocated budget and that financial resources are used effectively.

  • Ensure that the hospital maintains high patient safety standards, including developing and implementing quality improvement programs.

  • Participate in strategic planning for the hospital, working with other leadership team members to identify opportunities for growth and improvement.

  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of medical practices and technologies, and incorporate new developments into the hospital's medical services as appropriate.

  • Represent the hospital at external events, including conferences and professional organizations, to promote the hospital's medical services and build relationships with other healthcare professionals.

To find out more, please contact Mel Houston (Prescript’s Senior Recruitment Partner):

mel@prescript.com.au // 0414 716 132

 

Dates Available

➞ 24 April to 25 May, with the possibility of an extension

The Benefits

★ $2500 per day

★ Payment via ABN

★ No on call

★ Return flights

★ Car provided

★ Accommodation supplied

Who We're Looking For

Current registration with AHPRA

FACRRM or FRACGP, FRACMA desirable but not essential

You must be an Australian permanent resident or citizen, a New Zealand citizen, or other relevant work visa

Sound Like You?

Contact Mel Houston (Prescript's Senior Recruitment Partner) to learn more about this locum vacancy. This is a fantastic opportunity to explore the outback of the NT.

There are three ways to find out more:

  1. Call Mel on 0414 716 132

  2. Email mel@prescript.com.au

  3. Click to ‘Connect with Prescript’

 

Next Steps with Prescript

At Prescript Recruitment, we follow a transparent, friendly process:

◼️ The first stage is an informal conversation with Prescript for you to decide if you want to proceed – you will need to share your CV and we will talk about the position, the healthcare organisation, and the location. You can let us know if you want to bring your family and if you have any special requirements.

◼️ The second stage is an informal application – we will arrange a phone call or a review of your skills to establish if this is going to be a good fit.

◼️ The third stage – if you’re happy then Prescript will send you a locum confirmation to say ‘congratulations – all booked!’

◼️ The fourth stage – Prescript will help manage all the paperwork and logistics. All you have to do is look forward to starting. 


About Mel Houston

Hi, I'm Melissa Houston; I am one of the Senior Recruitment Partners at Prescript Recruitment, working with rural generalists and emergency medicine doctors across metro and regional Australia.

My experience covers over a decade of medical recruitment, specialising in senior doctors and solving the healthcare shortage.

I am an expert in working closely with hospitals, departments, and clinics to fill their critical vacancies. My success has included roster management, executive search projects and in-depth relationship building with locum doctors.

I love to work hard whilst injecting humour and fun into my day-to-day activities. I really enjoy meeting clients and doctors; as it stands, I think I've ticked off 100 hospitals that I have visited, and that is probably only touching the surface. I believe it's integral to matching doctors’ and clients’ needs and helps me better understand doctors' new roles.

Outside of work, I love spending time with my daughter and family. I'm a water baby at heart, so you'll often find me out on our family boat - sailing the beautiful waters of the Mornington Peninsula (where I live!). 


Meet the Prescript Recruitment Team

We work with doctors for locum, ongoing and fixed-term positions across regional Australia. Connect with Prescript here ⬇️  

 

◼️RECRUITMENT 

James Hill, Nicola Speer, Max Drakeley, Mel Houston, Paul Tillman & Jason Ahmad. Dedicated recruitment partners focused on helping doctors throughout the recruitment process.

◼️MARKETING & VACANCIES

Grace Clueit. Rapid promotion of locum, ongoing and fixed-term vacancies - helping doctors discover jobs with ease.

◼️CREDENTIALING & LOGISTICS

Stef McLaughlin, Lee Kabigting, Marcia Beere & Melissa Crane. Adhere to the highest JAS-ANZ-accredited standards of quality and credentialing. Management of paperwork and travel logistics so that doctors start on time.

◼️FINANCE & PAYMENTS

Hugo Scales. Prescript's Finance & Payments Manager ensures doctors get paid promptly and smoothly.


Prescript are medical recruitment specialists.

At Prescript we’re known for helping solve the regional doctor shortage in Australia.

Every day we’re focused on two clear outcomes - Helping hospitals find doctors that create departments and clinics that run better, have more capacity and less stress. And placing Doctors in jobs that leave them feeling highly valued, rewarded and, most importantly, enjoying what they do.

We believe that when we get these two crucial things right, it has a huge impact on the regional doctor shortage and the healthcare of communities across Australia.

There are three ways to contact us:

  1. Call 1300 755 498

  2. Email contact@prescript.com.au

  3. Click 'Connect with Prescript'

 

We’d love to hear from you!

We’re known for solving the regional doctor shortage, leaving doctors loving what they do and regional communities feeling like they have the best doctors in town.