Outback Radiology Locums | $4,000/Day | Make a Real Impact in Mount Isa, QLD

Ready for a locum that feels like an adventure?

Mount Isa offers more than just a snapshot of Outback life - it’s a modern hospital hub delivering high-calibre imaging services to communities that depend on it. These locum placements give you access to an impressive caseload, advanced equipment, and a chance to make a meaningful impact in a region where your skills are genuinely valued.

You’ll work alongside a collaborative team in a newly upgraded facility, with time built in to explore the stunning landscapes, rich cultural history, and wide-open skies of far western Queensland.

We’ve secured a series of locum dates - perfect for radiologists wanting to balance rewarding clinical work with a seamless, fully supported experience.

The Position

This is a hands-on, hospital-based radiology role at the heart of the Mount Isa health service - the main referral centre for Queensland’s North West. The department is newly refurbished and well-equipped, offering a wide range of modalities and the opportunity to work with a high degree of clinical autonomy.

You’ll be the sole radiologist onsite, supported by a skilled team, and your caseload will be matched to your strengths. There is excellent scope for both general reporting and procedural work, including complex Tier A cases. If you have expertise in MRI, breast imaging, or interventional radiology (Tier B), these will be actively supported and incorporated into your worklist.

Modalities include:

  • General X-ray

  • Ultrasound

  • CT

  • MRI

  • Mammography

  • OPG

  • Echocardiography

  • Interventional procedures (aligned to your skillset)

Work is Monday to Friday — no on-call, no weekends. You’ll be free to fly home or explore the region with your spare time.

Dates Available

Monday–Friday blocks currently available:

  • 14th July – 18th July

  • 28th July – 1st August

  • 15th September – 19th September

  • 7th October – 10th October (Public Holiday Monday)

  • 29th December – 2nd January

  • 19th January – 23rd January

  • 27th January – 30th January

Planning ahead? Additional dates are available into 2025 — we’ll tailor a schedule that suits you.

Benefits Provided

  • $4,000 per day

  • Return economy flights from anywhere in Australia or New Zealand

  • Private, self-contained accommodation

  • Hire car with full fuel reimbursement

  • Concierge-level credentialing and logistics support from the Prescript team

Beyond the Hospital

Want to stay on for the weekend? Mount Isa has more to offer than most imagine:

  • Hard Times Mine Tour – explore the town’s mining roots

  • Lake Moondarra – perfect for boating, kayaking, or relaxing by the water

  • Riversleigh Fossil Discovery Centre – a UNESCO-listed glimpse into Australia’s prehistoric past

  • Local lookouts – take in golden Outback sunsets that stretch for miles

  • 4WD tours & bush tucker – experience the region’s rugged terrain and traditional food firsthand

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for capable, collaborative radiologists who are confident working in a regional hospital setting and keen to apply their skills where they’re genuinely needed.

You’ll be based at the public hospital in Mount Isa, where a mix of general reporting, procedural work, and complex Tier A cases are routinely performed. These locums are particularly well suited to radiologists with experience in interventional procedures - including Tier B - who are looking for a full procedural list and strong clinical variety.

Your caseload will be tailored to your strengths. If you have skills in MRI, breast imaging, or other sub-specialty areas, they will be welcomed and integrated into your worklist.

Essential Requirements:

  • AHPRA Specialist Registration

  • FRANZCR

  • Solid diagnostic skills and the ability to work independently

  • Comfort managing a varied hospital-based caseload

  • A practical, team-oriented approach to delivering care in regional communities

Your Next Step

Interested? Whether you’re looking for one week or multiple blocks across the year, we’ll tailor the experience.

Contact Nicola Speer, Senior Recruitment Partner – Radiology:
nicola@prescript.com.au
+61 405 429 799

Prescript Recruitment
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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.

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