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“Very supportive and friendly staff, with shifts available according to my preferences.” Meena Tom. “Flexible shifts and I can work at my preferred facilities.” Mary George. “Consultants are available 24/7 and they help me to have a lot more time for family.” Tammy Tran. “Flexible shifts and I can work at my preferred facilities.” Mary George. “The freedom and flexibility allows me to live my life, enjoy time with my children.” Eleni Chondrou. “Healthcare Australia are always there supporting us in the role of supporting others in health.” Catherine Hannon. “Love the flexibility of work and the friendly helpful office staff and their concern for employees.” Bernadette van Der Linden. “Always polite and happy to help, they know workers by name and provide personal service and support.” Lea West. “The freedom and flexibility allows me to live my life, enjoy time with my children.” Eleni Chondrou. “Consultants are available 24/7 and they help me to have a lot more time for family.” Tammy Tran. “I was impressed with the enthusiastic help and support I received from my first phone call.” Bec Glover. “High quality consultants, good reputation, training and development and social events.” Xiaoqin Tan. “Chance to move around, meet new people and work in different working environments.” Hannah Bettison. “Always polite and happy to help, they know workers by name and provide personal service and support.” Lea West. “Flexible shifts and I can work at my preferred facilities.” Mary George. “Consultants are available 24/7 and they help me to have a lot more time for family.” Tammy Tran.
Regional, rural & remote

Healthcare Australia is dedicated to providing high quality, skilled healthcare professionals for regional, rural and remote healthcare facilities Australia wide. We aim to grow the regional, rural and remote workforce by catering to the individual requirements of our healthcare professionals.

Regional, rural and remote placements are available for all levels and specialty types. The placements offer the opportunity to experience different cultures with the security of employment and accommodation while you travel. Placements vary in length and can be between 4 weeks and 6 months, with opportunities to extend.

Frequently asked questions

 

What is a Healthcare Australia placement? A contract of employment for a pre-arranged period of time between the staff, healthcare facility and Healthcare Australia.
What is the difference between rural and remote? Rural health services will generally have an inpatient facility. This can be similar to a small hospital setting in places like Mt Isa, Derby, Alice Springs, and more. Wheras remote facilities have minimal infrastructure and are small clinic-type settings located in isolated communities such as Balgo, Gapuwiyak and many other.
What is the general length of a placement? Regional, rural and remote placements vary in length and can be between 4 weeks and 6 months long. Options to extend or return will be dependent on position availability and negotiation.
Who do the staff work for? Placements can be either on agency of facility payroll. Your consultant will provide you with the applicable advice regarding who you will be working for. Healthcare Australia also provides the appropriate support relevant to the type of placement.
What skills do staff need?
- ED - ICU - EN - AIN
- Midwifery - Theatre - General  
- Primary healthcare - Remote Area Nurses
What are the incentives for placements?
- Diverse cultural experiences - Accommodation
- Travel / work passport - Career planning
- Professional networking - Educational support
- Training and development  
Who is part of the Healthcare australia placement support network?
- Regional, rural and remote consultant
- 24 hours 7 days call centre
- CRANAplus bush support services
- National HR and OH&S department








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