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Rural Locum Assistance Program

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Rural Locum Assistance Program

We are dedicated to alleviating the pressures of workforce shortages in rural and remote Australia

The Rural Locum Assistance Program (Rural LAP) supports rural and remote health services by sourcing locums to cover personal or Continuing Professional Development (CPD) leave. Anaesthetists (specialists and GPs), obstetricians (specialists and GPs), nurses, midwives and allied health professionals located in Modified Monash Model (MMM) categories 2-7 are eligible to apply. Rural LAP covers leave for up to 14 working days for MMM 2-7 categories and up to 28 days for MMM 5-7 categories (noting that priority will be given to placements with a CPD component or located in categories 6 and 7). The program also offers financial assistance to urban GPs who require emergency medicine training. To be eligible for support, you must be willing to undertake a general practice locum placement in rural and remote Australia. Rural LAP combines the Rural Obstetric and Anaesthetic Locum Scheme (ROALS), the Nursing and Allied Health Rural Locum Scheme (NAHRLS) and the Rural Locum Education Assistance Program (Rural LEAP). The aims of the amalgamated program include:

- enhancing the ability of healthcare professionals in rural Australia to take leave and undertake CPD activities
- improving the retention of these health professionals in rural locations
- upskilling metropolitan-based GP professional competencies in Emergency Medicine.

08/12/2025

Are you a specialist or GP anaesthetist looking for meaningful work and the freedom to live life on your terms? Rural LAP is looking for locum anaesthetists to work around Australia.

With flexible placements of 14 to 28 days (depending on your placement location), you can choose opportunities that fit seamlessly around your lifestyle. Whether you're craving a change of scenery or seeking purposeful work in communities that truly value your expertise, Rural LAP makes it possible.

When you join us, you’ll receive:
> Competitive hourly wage + superannuation
> $100 per day travel allowance
> All your travel and accommodation are covered

This is your chance to support rural and remote healthcare while experiencing some of the most unique and rewarding locations across Australia.

Ready to make your next move?
Submit an Expression of Interest today: https://bit.ly/48QBQ2b

04/12/2025

Pharmacists, your expertise is needed in rural and remote Australia!

Are you looking for a career that’s both rewarding and full of adventure? As a locum pharmacist with Rural LAP, you can combine your professional skills with the chance to explore some of Australia’s most unique communities.

Here’s what you can look forward to:
> Make a genuine impact by supporting communities where access to healthcare can be limited
> Experience diverse practice settings and expand your clinical knowledge
> Enjoy the freedom and flexibility to choose when you work
> Discover breathtaking locations, new friendships and a better work-life balance

Locum work isn’t just about filling a role, it’s about becoming part of a community, sharing your expertise and helping ensure rural Australians have access to quality healthcare.

If you’re ready to take your pharmacy career beyond the dispensary and into the heart of regional Australia, we’d love to hear from you!

Learn more and register your interest today - https://bit.ly/3T5GkN8

02/12/2025

“Stimulating work, people, culture and environment!”

That’s how Rural LAP Physiotherapist Penelope McBride describes her most recent Rural LAP placement.

Penelope has embraced the locum lifestyle across multiple placements, and her reflections capture exactly what makes Rural LAP so special:

💬 “I have enjoyed all of my placements with Rural LAP. This incredible organisation has supported practitioners in rural and remote areas and there is palpable relief to have locum coverage! The work is so interesting and diverse, the places you find yourself are invariably fascinating, and the people with whom you interact have very real stories. It's an amazing privilege to be able to be in different parts of Australia and explore the local culture and bush of the area.”

To any health professional considering locum work, Penelope has one simple message: “Apply!”

Thank you, Penelope, for the incredible impact you make in rural and remote communities and for bringing your passion, curiosity and care to every placement.

28/11/2025

The Rural LAP office will be closed from midday on Friday, 19 December 2025, until Monday, 5 January 2026. During this time, Rural LAP will have a skeleton on-call team to ensure our locums are still supported while on placement.

During this time, our website will be open for support requests and locum EOIs, but we will not be reviewing these until we return on the 5th of January. If you have URGENT questions during this period, please reach out to your program officer.

25/11/2025

Come and say hello to Jess and Casey at the IAHA Conference today and tomorrow at the Novotel Resort Twin Waters and Sunshine Coast Convention Centre.

The lovely ladies can tell you everything you want to know about becoming a Rural LAP locum or requesting support for your team.

Don't forget to scan our QR code for a spin of our prize wheel to win yourself some great goodies!

20/11/2025

Calling all anaesthetists – Your skills are needed in rural and remote Australia!

Are you ready to make a real difference with your expertise? As a locum with Rural LAP, you’ll have the unique opportunity to:
> Provide critical anaesthetic care in communities that need it most
> Explore incredible locations across rural and remote Australia
> Work with passionate healthcare teams making a genuine impact
> Choose placements that suit your lifestyle

Locum life isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to expand your professional experience, embrace new challenges and enjoy the freedom and flexibility that comes with it. Whether you’re seeking a change of pace, more variety in your career, or a chance to see more of Australia while doing what you love, this is your opportunity.

Join a network of dedicated health professionals making a difference every day and see where your skills can take you.

Learn more and register your interest today - https://bit.ly/443DoWN

17/11/2025

Lunch with a view!

One of our wonderful locums, Janelle Marshall, sent us a snapshot of her view while on her lunch break in the stunning Mount Beauty, VIC.

Working as a locum isn’t just about providing vital care and support to rural and remote communities — it’s also about embracing new adventures, exploring breathtaking landscapes, and finding joy in the little moments along the way.

If you’re passionate about healthcare and have a sense of adventure, locum work could be the perfect way to combine both.

14/11/2025

Locum life with Rural LAP

“I’ve been working with Rural LAP for 8 months now and I absolutely love traveling around and making new friends wherever I go. The facility I am at is absolutely a lovely place to work.
If you love travelling, then go for it!” — Vickie Thomas, Endorsed Enrolled Nurse

Pictured: Vickie in her fun scrubs at Melaleuca Court Nursing Home in Minlaton, SA.

11/11/2025

See Rural LAP on the Sunshine Coast, QLD! We will be exhibiting at the IAHA National Conference at the Sunshine Coast Convention Centre from 24-26 November.

Come and say hello to Jess and Casey, who will be on hand to fill you in on all things Rural LAP, including how to request support and become a locum. We also have our prize wheel primed and ready to go for your chance to win some cool prizes to take home with you. We will be at stand 07.

We are looking forward to seeing you on the Sunshine Coast.

05/11/2025

Last month Rural LAP teamed up with our colleagues at NTRLP and hit the road in the Northern Territory.

Our team visited clients and locums to make sure we’re delivering the best possible support and care to rural and remote communities.

It’s always a pleasure connecting in person and hearing firsthand how Rural LAP is making a difference.

04/11/2025

Are you an aged care provider in a rural or remote community? Rural LAP can help you build a strong, stable workforce with generous relocation incentives and retention bonuses for new permanent team members.

Relocation incentives:
>> Eligible aged care workers who move from a metropolitan or regional area (MM 1–3) to a rural or remote community (MM 4–7) can receive up to $16,500 to support relocation costs. (Available to registered and enrolled nurses, facility managers, care coordinators, support workers, and personal care workers).

Retention bonuses:
>> To support workforce stability, eligible workers can receive annual retention bonuses of up to $3,700 (MM 4) or up to $6,000 (MM 5–7) for two years after relocation.

Please note: Applications must be approved before relocation to receive incentive payments.
Ready to grow your aged care team.

Call us on 1800 861 819 or email agedcare@rurallap.com.au to find out more or apply.

31/10/2025

Travel Australia as a locum with Rural LAP, featuring Myrtleford, VIC. Population 3,285.

Myrtleford is 282 km northeast of Melbourne in the High Country, Victoria. You will enjoy beautiful scenery, gorgeous rivers and mountain views with Mount Buffalo creating a fantastic backdrop to the town.

Myrtleford is a bike-friendly town and when you're not working, you can enjoy the following activities:
> The Mosaic Trail - Walk or ride the scenic trail from the town centre down Ovens River Loop and discover over 100 hidden mosaics.
> Murray to Mountains Rail Trail - Hire a bike or bring your own and ride the sealed road through the High Country, following an old train line between Wangaratta and Bright.
> Picnic at Lake Buffalo - spend the day at Lake Buffalo, enjoying the serenity and views. In the Summer, be sure to take your swimmers for a dip.

Not a locum with Rural LAP, visit our website to find out how to sign up - https://bit.ly/48Ve3Oc

*Please note we can not guarantee placements in all locations we support. This is due to clinic needs and positions available. If you would like more information on locations you can attend with your qualifications, please speak with your program officer.

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Suite 17S 2 King Street
Deakin, ACT
2600

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

1800 RURAL LAP (78725 527)

Website

http://rurallap.com.au/

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The Rural Locum Assistance Program (Rural LAP) combines the Rural Obstetric and Anaesthetic Locum Scheme (ROALS), the Nursing and Allied Health Rural Locum Scheme (NAHRLS) and the Rural Locum Education Assistance Program (Rural LEAP). The aims of the amalgamated program include enhancing the ability of healthcare professionals in rural Australia to take leave and undertake continuing professional development (CPD) activities and improving the retention of these health professionals in rural locations. The program will also enhance the ability of metropolitan-based general practitioners (GPs) to upskill professional competencies in Emergency Medicine. Rural LAP was established by the Australian Government to support specialist and GP obstetricians and anaesthetists, nurses, midwives and allied health professionals in rural and remote Australia to take leave from their work for up to 14 working days (categories 2-7) for recreation and CPD leave and up to 28 working days for remote placements (categories 5-7) supporting recreation and CPD (noting that priority will be given to placements with a CPD component or located in MMM categories 6 and 7). Rural LAP also offers financial assistance to urban GPs who require training in order for them to become rural locums. Training for Rural LAP focusses on emergency medicine and to be eligible you must be willing to undertake a general practice locum placement in rural and remote Australia.