Locum GPs
We have an extensive clinic network – from Cairns to Hobart.
How Better Medical can expand your experiences.
Join our supportive network as a locum GP and enjoy flexibility, variety, and excellence in clinical care.
Whether you’re seeking short-term placements, returning to general practice, or exploring different clinics before committing long term, our network offers rewarding locum opportunities tailored to your lifestyle and professional goals.
Our locum opportunities are ideal for (but not limited to):
- GPs taking a break from permanent practice
- Recently fellowed GPs seeking flexibility
- Semi-retired doctors wanting occasional sessions
- GPs returning to the workforce or between contracts
- Rural doctors seeking metro placements during time off
Why choose Better Medical?
Better GP support, better people, and better care – we’re better together for better health.
We understand the value locum GPs bring to our clinics and communities. That’s why we provide a range of benefits, including:
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Flexibility to experience different clinics, locations and patient communities across South Australia, Queensland, Victoria and Tasmania, with opportunities across DPA and Non-DPA locations and MM1 to MM5 classifications.
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Opportunities to locum once, occasionally, or regularly – including short-term, ongoing, or school-holiday arrangements
- The opportunity to be a valued member of the clinic team, regardless of the length of your placement, with locum GPs included in clinic meetings, team activities and social events.
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Support of experienced nurses, reception staff, and Practice Managers
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A set hourly rate of pay
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Associated costs* covered for locum placements
- The ability to maintain clinical independence.
- Highly supportive and collegiate work environments.
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Plus, locum GPs who usually work outside of our network will receive:
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- Access to Better Medical’s professional development opportunities, including GP Clinical Update Days
- Potential to be offered a permanent role
- A strong focus on excellence in clinical care
*Associated costs such as flights, accommodation, and car hire would not be covered for local GPs working within their own communities.
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