With over 100 locum agencies in Australia how are you meant to choose the right one for you.
Here are 5 commonly used agencies:
Pros
- The largest medical recruitment agencies in Australia.
- Offers end-to-end support including paperwork, credentialing, and travel arrangements.
- Covers a wide range of specialties and hospitals.
Cons
- Some doctors report slow response times and bureaucratic processes.
- Large organisation with less personalised touch.
- Online job board often includes shifts that arent actually vacant.
Pros
- Experienced agency with decades in the industry.
- Provides both locum and permanent roles.
- Offers roster management and long-term planning, which can give stability.
Cons
- Can feel hospital-focused rather than doctor-focused.
- Some doctors report less favourable rates when demand is low.
- Less flexibility in shift selection.
Pros
- Strong relationships with hospitals, particularly for emergency roles.
- Covers metro and regional hospitals, offering a wide geographic spread.
- Handles credentialing and shift logistics.
Cons
- Shift options may be limited to certain specialties.
- Agency fees and hospital commissions can limit direct negotiation.
- Less transparency around pay and shift flexibility.
Pros
- Australian-owned with a broad network of hospitals.
- Offers roles across multiple disciplines, not just doctors.
- Opportunities in rural and regional areas.
Cons
- Broader focus can mean less tailored support for doctors.
- May offer less flexibility or negotiation on pay.
Pros
- Focuses on telehealth and innovative care models.
- Offers opportunities in emerging areas like medicinal cannabis.
- Flexible approach for doctors who want to work remotely or explore new healthcare models.
Cons
- Smaller agency with a niche focus, so opportunities may be limited compared to larger agencies.
- Less traditional hospital coverage for doctors seeking standard locum roles.
- Have a lot of shifts from other agencies hosted on their site.
StatDoctor is not an agency, we are a marketplace.
Traditional locum agencies provide convenience, but they often put hospitals first, take a cut, and restrict doctor choice.
StatDoctor allows you to be in control and locum without an agency:
- More control for doctors: You pick the shifts you want, when and where. No one decides for you.
- Transparent and fair: No hidden fees or unclear commissions. What you see is what you get.
- Better for rural work: Designed for doctors willing to travel and take up opportunities in regional hospitals.
- Doctor-first support: Built by doctors for doctors, StatDoctor understands the realities of locum work.
- Flexible growth: More than just a shift marketplace, it can offer tools and resources for doctors who want more than placement support.
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