Locum FACEM Hedland

• Competitive Daily Rate: $2,700 p/shift
• Travel & Accommodation provided.
• Work in a Busy Regional ED.

The Opportunity

This locum opportunity is based at Hedland Health Campus, a key regional healthcare facility providing essential medical services to communities across the Pilbara region. The hospital houses a 24-hour Emergency Department delivering critical and acute care for a wide range of presentations, supported by modern hospital infrastructure and a multidisciplinary clinical team. The facility also includes an operating suite with two fully equipped operating theatres, inpatient wards, medical imaging services including X-ray, on-site pathology, and inpatient pharmacy services. As a major health hub in the region, the hospital supports surrounding remote communities and provides clinicians with the opportunity to experience a broad scope of rural and emergency medicine within a well-supported regional setting.

The Location

Located in the coastal town of Port Hedland, this region is considered the gateway connecting the vast Pilbara and Kimberley regions. Just a two-hour flight from Perth, Port Hedland is rich in Indigenous culture, pioneering history, and unique wildlife, offering visitors an authentic experience of remote Western Australia. The area is renowned for its outdoor activities, with excellent opportunities for fishing and crabbing along the coast, seasonal whale watching, and the incredible sight of turtle nesting along local beaches. With its rugged landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and strong community spirit, Port Hedland provides a unique and rewarding location for locum doctors seeking both professional experience and adventure in one of Australia’s most distinctive regions. 

Essential criteria

To be successful in applying for this role, you must have

• Australian working rights
• Extensive ED experience
• Specialist FACEM AHPRA registration