Privacy Policy

1. About This Policy

AU Locums Direct Pty Ltd (“AU Locums Direct”, “we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of individuals who interact with our website and services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose and protect your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

By using our website at aulocumsdirect.com.au or submitting information to us, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Identity information: name, date of birth, gender
• Contact information: email address, phone number, postal address
• Professional information: AHPRA registration number, medical qualifications, specialty, work history, curriculum vitae
• Employment preferences: preferred locations, availability, job type preferences
• Technical information: IP address, browser type, pages visited, referring URLs (collected automatically via server logs)

3. How We Collect Information

We collect personal information:

• Directly from you when you complete our doctor registration form, contact form, or enquiry form
• When you upload a curriculum vitae or supporting documents
• Through your use of our website (automatically via server logs)
• From third parties such as referees or professional registration bodies, with your consent

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

• Match you with suitable locum medical positions
• Communicate with you about job opportunities, placements and our services
• Verify your professional registration and credentials
• Comply with our legal and regulatory obligations
• Improve our website and services
• Respond to your enquiries

We will not use your personal information for any purpose unrelated to the above without your consent.

5. Disclosure of Your Information

We may disclose your personal information to:

• Healthcare facilities and hospitals for the purpose of facilitating locum placements, with your knowledge and consent
• AHPRA and other regulatory bodies for credential verification purposes
• Service providers who assist us in operating our website and business, subject to confidentiality obligations
• Law enforcement or government agencies where required by law

We do not sell, rent or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorised access, modification or disclosure. Our website uses HTTPS encryption. Uploaded documents are stored securely and access is restricted to authorised personnel only.

7. Retention of Information

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. If you are not placed in a locum role and have not been in contact with us for 24 months, we will securely delete or de-identify your information unless you request otherwise.

8. Access and Correction

You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you, and to request corrections if it is inaccurate, incomplete or out of date. To make a request, please contact us using the details below. We will respond within 30 days.

9. Complaints

If you believe we have breached the Australian Privacy Principles, you may lodge a complaint with us in writing. We will investigate and respond within 30 days. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at www.oaic.gov.au.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The current version will always be available on this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

For privacy-related enquiries, please contact: