Rural Generalist Locum – Wadeye NT | $2,772+/Day | 2027

  Date posted: 16 Sep 2026     Applications close: 31 Jan 2027
  Company: Prescript Recruitment
  Location: Wadeye, Northern Territory – Monday to Friday FIFO from Darwin, Northern Territory
  Job Type: Contract
  Contact: Mel Houston     prescript.com.au/vacancies/rural-medical-practitioner-wadeye-nt-2027
Description

Your weekdays are in Wadeye. Your weekends off are in Darwin.

Prescript Recruitment is seeking experienced FACRRM and FRACGP Rural Generalists for locum placements at Wadeye Health Centre throughout 2027.

This is an excellent option for doctors who enjoy genuine remote medicine but value being able to return to Darwin at the end of each working week.

The opportunity

  • From $2,772 per day + GST
  • Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm
  • Fly Darwin to Wadeye Monday morning
  • Return to Darwin every Friday afternoon
  • Weekend accommodation in Darwin provided
  • 4-week blocks preferred
  • Minimum 3 weeks for first-time Wadeye locums
  • Returning locums may be considered for 2-week blocks
  • Experienced Rural Generalist support
  • Strong Remote Primary Health Care nursing team
  • 24/7 telephone medical support

The role combines primary care, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, acute presentations and emergency medicine in a genuine remote setting.

There may occasionally be periods where you are the sole doctor onsite, however strong nursing support and senior medical support are available

Essential requirements

  • Doctors must have:
  • FACRRM or FRACGP Fellowship
  • Current AHPRA registration
  • Recent Indigenous remote health experience within the past 2 years
  • Current ALS2, APLS or REST
  • Current CPD
  • Two current references, including your most recent line manager and a referee relevant to remote Indigenous health

Non-Fellowed doctors cannot be considered.

Prescript will support you throughout the placement, including credentialing, paperwork, travel and logistics.

View the full opportunity:
https://prescript.com.au/vacancies/rural-medical-practitioner-wadeye-nt-2027

If you are considering remote locum work in 2027, speak with Mel Houston about the blocks that could work around your calendar.