October 11, 2022

What does a locum truly need in Australia from their Medical Locum agency?

As a doctor considering a locum role, onboarding can be daunting. What do you need to do first? What paperwork is required? How do you actually find a locum job? - Blugibbon has the answers for you.

What does a locum truly need in Australia from their Medical Locum agency ? Blugibbon has the answers for you.


Locums can work in all sorts of roles and settings, from GPs in rural practices to hospital registrars, to running the show as a FACEM and beyond.


There are many reasons why doctors choose to become locums.


For some, it is a way to earn extra income or keep their skills up to date while taking time off from full-time clinical work.


For others, it is a way to try out different working environments before committing to a long-term or permanent role.


Whatever your reason for considering locum work, we can help you, having learnt from years of nurturing a massive, talented community of locums across Australia.


Blugibbon Medical Recruitment provides exceptional care and detailed onboarding assistance through our 24/7 locum concierge service. This ensures that your transition into your new locum role is as smooth and stress-free as possible.


Blugibbon Medical Recruitment covers everything for your locum needs:


  • A dedicated locum Recruiter and Para Recruiter to help with any questions or queries you may have
  • In-depth assistance with completing all the relevant paperwork and registration processes
  • Coordination and booking of your travel, accommodation and car arrangements
  • Providing a 24/7 support line for any locum logistics changes
  • Arranging on-site orientation upon arrival at your new locum assignment location
  • Regular check-ins throughout your locum adventure to ensure everything is going well
  • Locum referral awards to thank you for your trusting us with your own network
  • Free social events to meet like-minded locum legends
  • Expert Visa advice for locums looking to work in Australia
  • Introducing you to our trusted partners for locum financial advice, locum medical insurance and indemnity and locum career guidance
  • Supplying information on locum wellbeing resources, services and groups to keep you as healthy as can be
  • The most diverse selection of locum opportunities in Australia, from public to private hospitals, to non-clinical careers
  • An in-house Justice of the Peace to help with locum paperwork


With Blugibbon Medical Recruitment's assistance, you can be confident that all your locum onboarding needs will be taken care of so that you can focus on what is important - providing high-quality patient care.


Take a look at our team structure and attached features and benefits:

  • Alex is our Logistics and Experience Manager, taking care of:
  • Locum travel, car and accommodation
  • Locum onboarding such as setting you up with merch, name badges, scrubs and more
  • Simon is our Finance Manager, your go to for:
  • Locum timesheets and invoices making sure you get paid weekly
  • Locum advice on payment options and processes
  • Our Support Team take care of:
  • Pre-filling your locum paperwork and locum credentialing to limit your administration input and save you precious time
  • Keeping you 100% compliant with all health service requirements for locums


From start to finish, our team is with you every step of the way. We will help you with everything from finding a locum job to setting up your financial arrangements such as tax and superannuation.


As a bonus, our 24/7 locum support service means you always have someone to turn to for help and advice.


If you are looking for a hassle-free way to transition into your new locum job, Blugibbon Medical Recruitment is the perfect partner for you.


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