Burnout affects more doctors than many would like to admit. You’re not alone if you’ve started feeling disconnected from the work you once found deeply rewarding. Long shifts, relentless rosters, and system pressures can wear down even the most committed clinicians.
But it doesn’t have to be the end of the story.
At Prescript, we partner with doctors who are ready for something different - something more flexible, more fulfilling, and more sustainable. Locum work could be the reset you didn’t know you needed.
What makes locum work such a powerful alternative?
It’s not just about stepping away from the familiar—it’s about reconnecting with the purpose behind your practice. Locum roles offer flexibility, variety, and real-world impact. Here’s how:
Make a difference where it matters most
Locum doctors are often the reason a rural hospital or clinic can keep its doors open. Your skills can provide continuity of care in communities that would otherwise go without.
Step into new settings—and grow
Whether it’s a remote retrieval base, an Aboriginal Medical Service, or a regional ED, each locum placement gives you exposure to new challenges, settings, and teams. You’ll sharpen your clinical skills and broaden your professional perspective.
Take back control of your time
With the flexibility to choose when and where you work, you can build a schedule that suits your life—not the other way around. Whether you're seeking a long-term break from permanent work or a few weeks to reset, locuming puts the decision-making back in your hands.
Earn well—without burnout
Locum rates are often significantly higher than salaried positions, particularly in more remote areas. It’s a chance to build financial stability without compromising your wellbeing.
Reignite your passion for medicine
Changing your environment can do wonders for your mindset. We’ve seen doctors rediscover why they chose medicine in the first place—simply by stepping into a new role, in a new place, with the right support behind them.
Your next chapter starts here
At Prescript, we specialise in perfectly placing doctors in regional and remote roles - locum, telehealth, or permanent. We’ll manage the logistics, sort the paperwork, and be your partner every step of the way.
If you’re feeling stuck, stretched, or simply ready for a change, explore our locum opportunities. It might be the most rewarding move of your career.
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“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:
Call 1300 755 498
Email contact@prescript.com.au
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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.”