Rural Locum Assistance Program

Rural Locum Assistance Program We are dedicated to alleviating the pressures of workforce shortages in rural and remote Australia

The Rural Locum Assistance Program (Rural LAP) supports rural and remote health services by sourcing locums to cover personal or Continuing Professional Development (CPD) leave. Anaesthetists (specialists and GPs), obstetricians (specialists and GPs), nurses, midwives and allied health professionals located in Modified Monash Model (MMM) categories 2-7 are eligible to apply. Rural LAP covers leave

for up to 14 working days for MMM 2-7 categories and up to 28 days for MMM 5-7 categories (noting that priority will be given to placements with a CPD component or located in categories 6 and 7). The program also offers financial assistance to urban GPs who require emergency medicine training. To be eligible for support, you must be willing to undertake a general practice locum placement in rural and remote Australia. Rural LAP combines the Rural Obstetric and Anaesthetic Locum Scheme (ROALS), the Nursing and Allied Health Rural Locum Scheme (NAHRLS) and the Rural Locum Education Assistance Program (Rural LEAP). The aims of the amalgamated program include:

- enhancing the ability of healthcare professionals in rural Australia to take leave and undertake CPD activities
- improving the retention of these health professionals in rural locations
- upskilling metropolitan-based GP professional competencies in Emergency Medicine.

Rural locum life is more than just work.It’s about community, connection, and experiences you won’t find anywhere else.🌄...
27/05/2026

Rural locum life is more than just work.
It’s about community, connection, and experiences you won’t find anywhere else.
🌄 Unique locations
🤝 Strong connections
💼 Meaningful work
👉 Discover rural opportunities.

We are looking for anaesthetists who want to shake up their work/life balance!Rural LAP offers placements of up to 14 da...
25/05/2026

We are looking for anaesthetists who want to shake up their work/life balance!

Rural LAP offers placements of up to 14 days and up to 28 days depending on your placement location meaning you can work around your personal life and take placements that suit your lifestyle. You will receive your hourly wage (plus superannuation), a $100 per day travel allowance, plus we pay for all your travel and accommodation.

Join Rural LAP today and enjoy an experience like no other, while supporting healthcare in rural and remote communities of Australia. Submit an expression of interest today - https://bit.ly/48QBQ2b

Receive workforce support from Rural LAP.We offer fee-free workforce support to eligible healthcare facilities, helping ...
22/05/2026

Receive workforce support from Rural LAP.

We offer fee-free workforce support to eligible healthcare facilities, helping your team take annual leave and CPD leave without disruption to patient care.

We also cover the cost of locum travel and accommodation, plus all incentives so your facility only needs to cover the locum wage, superannuation and any applicable taxes.

No disruption. No extra cost. Just seamless support.

Plan ahead and apply for support now: https://bit.ly/3vMvXnZ

Are you a nurse ready to take your career somewhere extraordinary?Step into a role where your skills truly matter. When ...
20/05/2026

Are you a nurse ready to take your career somewhere extraordinary?

Step into a role where your skills truly matter. When you join Rural LAP, you’ll support rural and remote communities across Australia through short-term placements that offer purpose, connection and adventure.

As a Rural LAP nurse, you’ll enjoy:
> Paid travel and accommodation
> $150 per working day in incentives
> $100 per day travel allowance
> The opportunity to work in incredible locations across Australia

If you’re seeking variety, new experiences, or a more meaningful way to use your skills, this is your chance to make a real impact and explore some of Australia’s most unique communities along the way.

Start your Rural LAP journey today - https://bit.ly/48QBQ2b

We love our locums—without them, Rural LAP wouldn’t exist! 💙💬 “Locum nursing isn’t just about filling shifts—it’s about ...
18/05/2026

We love our locums—without them, Rural LAP wouldn’t exist! 💙
💬 “Locum nursing isn’t just about filling shifts—it’s about gaining freedom, growing skills, and making a difference wherever you’re needed.”
Kathryn, a Registered Nurse and Rural LAP locum of 8 months, has loved the variety of placements and the supportive teams she’s worked with—especially at Wallaroo Hospital ED in SA.
She also highlights the fantastic support from our team (shoutout to Olivia! 🙌) and the smooth travel and accommodation arrangements.
Thinking about locum work?
Do it—you won’t regret it.
Find out more 👉 www.rurallap.com.au

Thinking about going rural, but not sure where to start?Here’s what you can expect with Rural LAP:✔ Placement matched to...
15/05/2026

Thinking about going rural, but not sure where to start?
Here’s what you can expect with Rural LAP:
✔ Placement matched to your skills
✔ Travel & accommodation arranged
✔ Ongoing support while you’re on placement
No guesswork. No going it alone.
👉 Start your rural journey with confidence.

Meaningful Work Across Australia Flexible contracts. Meaningful work. Incredible locations. Discover aged care opportuni...
14/05/2026

Meaningful Work Across Australia

Flexible contracts.
Meaningful work.
Incredible locations.

Discover aged care opportunities with Rural LAP - https://bit.ly/47I7sWg

Are you a healthcare professional wanting to make a difference in rural and remote Australia? Join our network of dedica...
14/05/2026

Are you a healthcare professional wanting to make a difference in rural and remote Australia?
Join our network of dedicated healthcare professionals providing short-term locum support to communities that need it most.
Flexible opportunities, travel and accommodation covered, and the chance to explore incredible locations across Australia.

Apply today and join the Rural LAP team - https://bit.ly/3V1AHR5

And just like that, another fantastic year at the CRANAplus Nursing and Midwives Conference has wrapped up in Perth.Lis...
14/05/2026

And just like that, another fantastic year at the CRANAplus Nursing and Midwives Conference has wrapped up in Perth.

Lisi, Sian, and Robyn had an incredible week meeting so many new faces and catching up with some familiar ones along the way.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by for a chat. We’re already looking forward to next year!

That's a wrap on day one at the CRANAplus Nursing and Midwives Conference in Perth.Lisi, Robyn and Sian are exhibiting a...
11/05/2026

That's a wrap on day one at the CRANAplus Nursing and Midwives Conference in Perth.

Lisi, Robyn and Sian are exhibiting and talking all things Rural LAP until Wednesday at the Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre.

Find the team at Booth 14, come and say hi!

Address

Suite 17S 2 King Street
Deakin, ACT
2600

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

1800 RURAL LAP (78725 527)

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