Explore locum opportunities and make a meaningful impact in communities across Australia
Locum work with Vanguard Health gives you the flexibility to choose where and when you work, explore diverse clinical environments, and contribute to healthcare services in rural, regional and remote communities.
Whether you’re seeking short-term placements, longer locum contracts or the chance to experience a new part of Australia, we can help you find the right role.
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From regional hospitals and community clinics to specialist service settings, locum roles span many locations and specialties.
Your next placement could take you to a coastal town, outback region or busy regional hospital. Our locum doctors have worked in general practice, emergency medicine, anaesthetics, psychiatry, surgery, and more.
Anaesthetists are in high demand across surgical and procedural services nationwide. We support you to secure locum opportunities that match your expertise, preferences and availability.
Our team manages the complexities of credentialing, registration and insurance, ensuring a smooth and efficient process. With a personalised approach and strong industry knowledge, we connect you with roles that allow you to focus on safe, high-quality patient care.
Emergency departments across Australia rely on skilled clinicians to meet ongoing demand. We work closely with emergency medicine doctors to source locum roles that align with experience, scope and availability.
Our specialist consultants understand the unique pressures of emergency care and provide tailored support throughout your placement. From major metro hospitals to regional and rural services, we help you access opportunities where you can thrive clinically and professionally.
A Rural Generalist or GP VMO locum role offers the opportunity to provide comprehensive medical care within regional and rural communities. These roles typically combine primary care with hospital-based work, including emergency care, inpatient management and on-call responsibilities.
Locum placements allow doctors to practise broad scope medicine, maintain procedural skills and gain valuable rural experience. Benefits include flexible contracts, competitive remuneration, travel and accommodation support, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in communities with high clinical need.
General Practitioners are at the heart of community healthcare, particularly in rural and remote locations. We connect GPs with a broad range of locum opportunities across hospitals, clinics, private practices and community health services.
With strong networks across public and private sectors, we offer flexible placements, competitive remuneration and end-to-end support. From compliance to travel coordination, we manage the details so you can focus on patient care and community impact.
Intensive care specialists are essential to hospital services across metropolitan, regional and remote Australia. Vanguard Health provides access to locum ICU roles that support skill development, flexibility and career progression.
Whether you are an experienced consultant or seeking additional exposure, we connect you with placements in well-resourced clinical environments. Simply share your preferences and availability, and our team will coordinate the rest.
Medical specialists are in strong demand across general and subspecialty medicine, including cardiology, oncology and respiratory medicine. Vanguard Health partners with doctors to navigate the locum landscape with clarity and confidence.
Our consultants match your skills and experience to roles within public and private health services, while managing the administrative requirements on your behalf. With trusted relationships across Australia, we help you progress your career through well-supported and rewarding medical placements.
Obstetrics and gynaecology specialists play a critical role in women’s health services across Australia. We connect you with locum opportunities that support both your professional development and lifestyle goals.
Whether you are seeking experience or a flexible regional placement, we take care of compliance, coordination and onboarding. By understanding your aspirations, we ensure you are placed in roles where you can practise with confidence and make a lasting impact.
Paediatric specialists are in high demand nationwide, with opportunities across teaching hospitals, regional services and community-based care. We work with you to identify roles that align with your career stage and clinical interests.
From experienced consultants to those earlier in their specialist journey, we provide access to meaningful placements in supportive environments. Our team manages the logistics so you can focus on delivering exceptional care to children and families.
Urgent Care doctors are at the frontline of community healthcare, providing rapid assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for acute and urgent medical conditions. We connect doctors with locum and permanent opportunities across Urgent Care Centres and community health services.
With strong networks across Australia, we provide flexible placements, competitive remuneration, and comprehensive support. From compliance and credentialing to travel coordination, we manage the details so you can focus on delivering high-quality urgent care and improving community health outcomes.
Register Your Interest!
Submit your details, and our specialist team will contact you to
discuss the roles we have available and support you through the onboarding process.
Once you've found a role you like, we’ll support you every step of the way.
With expert advice about the travel, your placement, and we'll even provide
you with a Vanguard uniform!
When you work with us, you’ll receive:
Our team is here to ensure your locum experience is efficient, rewarding and supported every step of the way.
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To join our locum doctors workforce you will need:
Specific requirements vary by role and location. Once you register, our team will guide you through the credentialing process.
Submit your details and a member of our team will be in touch with you to discuss current and future opportunities.
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