Locum Doctor Jobs Broome & the Kimberley
AU Locums Direct places locum doctors at Broome Regional Hospital and across the WA Kimberley region. GP, emergency medicine, rural generalist, and O&G roles with excellent rates, flights, and accommodation included.
Broome's Medical Locum Market
Broome is the principal town of the Kimberley region — one of Australia's most remote and geographically vast healthcare catchments. Broome Regional Hospital is a 110-bed facility providing emergency, surgical, medical, obstetric, and mental health services to Broome town and a catchment extending across the Kimberley.
The Kimberley generates some of the most consistent locum demand in Western Australia. The region's remoteness, combined with the difficulty of attracting permanent staff, means Broome Regional Hospital relies heavily on locum doctors year-round. GP, rural generalist, and emergency medicine are the highest-demand specialties, with O&G and general medicine also requiring regular cover.
The clinical scope in Broome is genuinely broad. Doctors working here encounter a diverse range of presentations — from tropical and infectious disease to trauma, obstetric emergencies, and chronic disease management in a predominantly Aboriginal patient population. The Kimberley has one of the highest proportions of Aboriginal residents of any region in Australia.
Broome is approximately 2,200 kilometres north of Perth by road, or a 2-hour direct flight. Accommodation is provided for all locum placements, and flights are included for doctors travelling from Perth or interstate. The Broome lifestyle — with Cable Beach, the Kimberley coast, and a vibrant multicultural community — is a significant drawcard for doctors seeking a genuinely different experience.
Broome Hospitals
- Broome Regional Hospital
- Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services
Specialties Placed
- GP / Rural Generalist
- Emergency Medicine
- General Medicine
- Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Paediatrics
- Indigenous Health
Typical GP/ED rate
$2,300–$3,000+ per day
Why Doctors Choose Broome Locum Work
Premium Kimberley Rates
Broome rates reflect the region's remoteness — GP and emergency medicine locums typically earn $2,300–$3,000+/day, with short-notice premiums available.
Flights & Accommodation
Return flights from Perth or any Australian capital, plus hospital accommodation, are included for all Broome locum placements.
Unique Clinical Experience
Tropical medicine, remote obstetrics, Indigenous health, and a broad generalist scope that is simply not available in metropolitan practice.
The Kimberley Lifestyle
Cable Beach, the Kimberley coast, and one of Australia's most spectacular natural environments — Broome is a destination as much as a placement.
Short Blocks Available
Many Broome placements are structured as 1–2 week blocks, making them compatible with a permanent role in Perth or interstate.
Dedicated Support
AU Locums Direct has established relationships with Broome Regional Hospital and can facilitate rapid credentialing for experienced rural doctors.
Register for Broome Locum Roles Today
Our WA consultants will match you with the right Kimberley role — most doctors hear back within hours.