
Prescript Recruitment is offering two sought-after locum placements for Consultant Psychiatrists in Adelaide’s Older Persons Mental Health services, plus a role within an emergency department. These short blocks are ideal for FRANZCP-accredited specialists who want to combine rewarding clinical work with time in one of Australia’s most liveable cities.
Whether you’re based in SA or travelling from interstate, we make it easy — flights and accommodation are provided. All you need to do is show up, contribute your expertise, and enjoy the pace of life Adelaide is known for.
The Position
We’re working closely a health service to place psychiatrists into three settings:
Community Psychiatry
Older Persons Mental Health Service
Setting: Community / Outpatient
Dates: 26 May – 13 June 2025 (3 weeks)
Inpatient Psychiatry
Setting: Older Persons Inpatient Mental Health
Dates: 21 June – 20 July 2025 (4 weeks)
Consultation-Liaison Psychiatrist
Setting: Emergency Department
Dates: 7 May -21 May 2025 (2 weeks)
Daily rate: $2700
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30–17:00 (with 30-minute unpaid break)
No on-call required
From Prescript: Why Adelaide?
Nadine Onto, one of our Senior Recruitment Partners, recently spent time in Adelaide for a Prescript team event — and quickly saw why this is such an ideal spot for a psychiatry locum. Between meetings, she enjoyed:
Breakfast at the bustling Adelaide Central Market
Dinner at the lively Italian diner Fugazzi
A tranquil vineyard afternoon at The Lane in the Adelaide Hills
Her verdict? Adelaide quietly wins you over. It’s a city where professional fulfilment meets good food, open landscapes, and a welcoming pace of life.
Benefits Provided
$2700/day with no on-call or weekend work
Flights and accommodation for interstate doctors
Great locations with easy access to food, wine and cultural experiences
Workplace variety: inpatient and community-based roles available
Discover Adelaide
Planning a locum during winter? May, June and July are perfect for discovering what South Australia’s capital has to offer:
Tasting Australia (2–11 May) – Culinary masterclasses and food-focused tours
Adelaide Wine Festival – Winter Show (25 May) – A celebration of local vintages at the Central Market
AFL Showdowns – Big match energy at Adelaide Oval
British & Irish Lions Rugby (12 July) – A highlight of the international rugby calendar
On your weekends off, escape to the Barossa, McLaren Vale, or Adelaide Hills — all within an hour’s drive for wine, local produce and fresh air.
Your Next Step
Get in touch with Nadine Onto, Senior Recruitment Partner at Prescript Recruitment:
0420 641 123
nadine@prescript.com.au
Prescript Recruitment — Perfectly Placed For Doctors

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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.
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