The Opportunity

Gorilla Jobs is seeking a Locum ED Medical Officer to support emergency services in regional Victoria.
This role suits a PGY4+ emergency doctor who wants predictable hours and a roster they can plan their family life around.
Shifts: 23:00 to 08:30 solo ED nights, in 8-shift blocks on a 4-week rotating pattern, ongoing for up to 12 months.

Clinical Setting
Solo cover of a busy rural ED overnight
Assessment and management of trauma, medical, paediatric, mental health, minor injury and illness presentations
Stabilisation and transfer of higher-acuity patients, with retrieval support as needed
Working closely with experienced ED nursing staff and on‑call medical support

Requirements
PGY4+ with strong Emergency Medicine or acute care experience
Current ALS and neo-resus certification
Confident working solo overnight, ideally in a busy rural hospital
Recent ED experience in Australia or a comparable system
AHPRA general registration and Australian working rights
Willingness to complete credentialing and standard compliance

Perks
A repeating 4-week roster, so your family's plans are easier to organise
Ongoing 8-shift blocks for up to 12 months,



giving you a reliable pattern to organise your year around - Support with credentialing, rosters and logistics, so the admin is handled for you - $220 per hour for solo ED night shifts - Travel and accommodation can be discussed, depending on your situation and the health service's provisions

Location

Regional Victoria offers a rural ED with a varied casemix and a genuine need for strong overnight cover. You will work alongside supportive nursing teams, with clear escalation and retrieval pathways, in a town with essential amenities and a friendly local community.
This is a strong opportunity for an emergency doctor wanting predictable hours and more time for family.

We also have Emergency Medicine locum opportunities across Australia. Get in touch to discuss your preferences.

Additional information
Repeating 4-week roster, so you can plan your family life around it
Ongoing 8-shift blocks for up to 12 months, with the same pattern each cycle
Credentialing, rosters and logistics supported, so the admin is taken care of

📌 Locum Ed Medical Officer Queensland
🏢 Gorilla Jobs
📍 Queensland