Locum shifts offer SMOs and CMOs the chance to balance income, flexibility, and lifestyle while using their skills where they’re needed most. These roles allow you to take control of your schedule and choose placements that suit your preferences, whether that’s high-volume urban EDs or regional hospitals where your leadership makes a visible difference.
I specialise in working with SMOs and CMOs, one-on-one, always with full transparency around shift requirements, pay rates, team support, and hospital expectations.
I work directly with SMOs and CMOs to ensure every locum contract is straightforward, transparent, and tailored to your strengths.
I match you to EDs where your scope, decision latitude, and preferred case mix are the right fit.
I manage your credentialing and paperwork so future hospital approvals are faster and simpler.
Flights, accommodation, and rosters confirmed early, including on-call and overtime arrangements.
You’ll hear from me directly. One point of contact for booking and support throughout the contract.
SMOs and CMOs play a vital role in keeping EDs functioning, particularly in regional and rural hospitals. You may be the most senior doctor on site overnight, with consultants available on call. In metro settings, you’ll often provide stability and depth to teams managing high patient volumes.
The right locum role ensures your skills are used appropriately, balancing autonomy with support, and responsibility with safe working conditions.
That’s why I look beyond the surface when placing SMOs and CMOs:
I know you’re not just covering shifts. You’re the backbone of many departments, bringing stability and experience to every presentation. I make sure each placement reflects that contribution.
Even the most experienced Emergency Medicine doctors can hit a crossroads.
metro hospitals, trauma centres, paeds-specialised sites
with ICU support and multi-specialty teams
often with procedural autonomy and limited on-site backup
lower acuity, GP-style presentations
culturally safe care in Aboriginal communities
Whether you’re looking to broaden your experience, reduce your hours, or take control of when and where you work,
I’ll make sure your next role fits both your skills and your situation.
Hospitals across Australia are seeking SMOs and CMOs for short-term locum cover, longer fixed-term contracts, and permanent emergency medicine roles. Demand is highest in regional and rural EDs, where your experience and autonomy make the biggest impact, but metro shifts are also consistently available.
Rates commonly vary in range from $1800–$3000+ per day, with rural and remote placements paying at the top end. Many hospitals also include travel (flights, car) and accommodation.
Yes, some hospitals recruit CMOs and SMOs into permanent or contract roles, particularly in regional centres. Locum work is often the entry point before considering long-term options.
Yes, absolutely. Many SMOs and CMOs have full-time jobs, some like to locum for the extra money that they can earn on top of their regular salary and some work as full time locums in a selection of hospitals of their choosing.
You must be credentialed for every hospital and in each state you work in, it’s a national legal requirement.
After your first credentialing is approved, I can help streamline future applications for other hospitals around the country.
Because hospitals within the same state often have aligned requirements, much of your existing documentation can typically be reapplied, speeding up the approval process.
Most sites also require an ALS2 certificate, or an equivalent such as REST, REACT, or EMST.
You’ll see the full spectrum of emergency presentations — trauma, acute medicine, paediatrics, and procedural work. Case mix depends on the hospital size and location.
You’ll be expected to maintain your own Medical Indemnity Insurance wherever you work in Australia.
There are several indemnity providers available, so take the time to compare cover and pricing to find what best suits your locum work.
