Locum General Practice in Rural Victoria
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Employed & Independent Locum GP Roles Available
Employed & Independent Locum GP Roles Available
RWAV supports GPs from across Australia to work in regional and rural Victoria, not through the typical agency model, but as part of something more meaningful. Whether you’re looking for stability and variety or the freedom to choose when and where you work, we offer two flexible pathways designed around you.
No pressure. No commitment. Just a better way to explore what’s next.
your GP career?
Make the most of your time in regional Victoria
Locum opportunities in regional Victoria offer more than just a change of scene – they provide a professionally rewarding experience with the flexibility to make the most of your time away from the city.
Whether you’re looking to balance clinical work with time in nature, explore new communities, or simply shift perspective for a few days or weeks, regional Victoria offers a quality of experience that goes beyond the clinic.
Discover why people like you are making Rural Victoria their next destination.
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Take control of your work, your time and your impact.
Two Ways to Work with Purpose
1.
Locum work on your terms, with full support and no pressure.
- Total flexibility, you choose where and when you work
- Maximise your earnings – no agency fees or commission cuts.
- Personalised support – we help with onboarding, paperwork, and finding the right fit
- Access to quality rural and regional practices across Victoria
- Travel and accommodation subsidies may be available
- Build rural experience that adds real value to your career
- No fees – we’re a not-for-profit, not an agency.
2.
Reliable, paid locum work with full support and purpose.
- Be deployed to high-need rural communities and make an immediate impact
- Guaranteed income with employee benefits – super, leave entitlements and consistent pay
- All travel, accommodation, and logistics arranged for you
- No billing or admin – focus solely on patient care
- Access to upskilling grants
- Join a purpose-driven program that prioritises community health over profit.
Why RWAV?
We’re a not-for-profit organisation, not a commercial recruiter.
That means no commissions, no pressure, and no inbox full of vague job offers.
Just real support to help you find work that fits your life, and your values.
Not a GP? Work in healthcare?
We’d still love to hear from you. We’re also helping connect nurses and allied health professionals with regional and rural employers across Victoria.
What’s involved?
Leave your details using the short form below. One of our experienced consultants will be in touch to talk through your preferences and help you explore options – no strings attached.
RWAV Locum Brokerage
Employed Locum Pool
(be placed where you’re most needed)
Here’s what other GP’s have to say about Locuming through RWAV
"It has been an amazing experience working in rural Victoria and I can see the need is acute. You (RWAV) have looked after me so well and made sure that the practices I’ve been working in have been just great. I really want to thank you for all the trouble you’ve gone to – you’ve looked after me incredibly well.”
— Dr Julie Cohen, RWAV Locum GP
"Greetings from peaceful Heywood. Leanne and I are enjoying our postings very much. Portland is lovely – caught a couple of whiting for dinner. Looking forward to Beechworth in September. My locum placements through RWAV have been great, and you have looked after me very professionally. Happy to recommend the locum recruitment to my colleagues.”
— Dr James Choong, RWAV Locum GP
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