Locum Doctor Jobs Kalgoorlie & the WA Goldfields
AU Locums Direct places locum doctors at Kalgoorlie Health Campus and across the WA Goldfields region. FACEM, GP, emergency medicine, general medicine, and O&G roles available year-round with excellent daily rates.
Kalgoorlie's Medical Locum Market
Kalgoorlie-Boulder is Western Australia's largest inland city and the centre of the Goldfields region — one of the world's most productive mining areas. Kalgoorlie Health Campus is the principal referral hospital for the Goldfields, providing emergency, surgical, medical, obstetric, and mental health services to a catchment of approximately 60,000 people spread across a vast geographic area.
The Goldfields generates consistent locum demand driven by the difficulty of attracting and retaining permanent medical staff in a regional location. FACEM and emergency medicine doctors are in persistent demand — the ED handles significant trauma, occupational injury, and medical presentations from the mining industry alongside standard regional emergency presentations.
GP and general medicine locum demand is also strong, with Kalgoorlie Health Campus requiring regular cover for inpatient ward and outpatient services. O&G locum demand is consistent, with the hospital providing maternity services for the broader Goldfields region.
Kalgoorlie is approximately 600 kilometres east of Perth by road, or a 1-hour flight. Accommodation is typically provided for locum placements, and flights are included for interstate doctors. The Goldfields lifestyle — with access to the outback, mining history, and a strong community — is a genuine drawcard for doctors seeking a different experience.
Kalgoorlie Hospitals
- Kalgoorlie Health Campus
- Goldfields Regional Hospital
Specialties Placed
- FACEM / Emergency Medicine
- GP / Rural Generalist
- General Medicine
- Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Paediatrics
- Psychiatry
Typical FACEM rate
$3,050–$3,250+ per day
Why Doctors Choose Kalgoorlie Locum Work
Premium Regional Rates
Kalgoorlie rates sit at the higher end of the WA regional range — FACEM rates of $3,050–$3,250/day are standard, with short-notice premiums available.
Accommodation Provided
Hospital accommodation is typically provided for all locum placements at Kalgoorlie Health Campus.
Flights for Interstate Doctors
Return economy flights from any Australian capital are included for interstate locums — Kalgoorlie Airport has direct services from Perth.
Broad Clinical Scope
Mining industry presentations, regional trauma, and a broad generalist scope make Kalgoorlie a genuinely different clinical environment.
Short Blocks Available
Many Kalgoorlie placements are structured as 1–2 week blocks, compatible with a permanent role in Perth or interstate.
Strong Hospital Support
Kalgoorlie Health Campus has a well-established locum program with experienced support staff and clear onboarding processes.
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