Rural Locum Assistance Program

You've built the experience – now take it somewhere different.

Rural LAP is looking for experienced nurses interested in placements across rural and regional Australia.

Locums, what's the one thing that ALWAYS comes with you on placement? 👀

Comfy shoes?
Your favourite coffee cup?
A ridiculously long phone charger?

Tell us your placement essential below.

October is here, and your next opportunity could be somewhere completely new.

Rural LAP connects healthcare professionals with placements across rural and regional Australia. Ready to see what's out there? Register your availability.

December might feel a while away, but workforce planning shouldn't. Annual leave, holiday demand and existing vacancies can put additional pressure on rural services over Christmas and New Year.

f you anticipate needing locum support, getting your request in early gives our team more time to help.

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!

Olivia, Ange and Tamara recently attended the 18th National Rural Health Conference, connecting with healthcare professionals and sharing how Rural LAP supports rural and regional health services across Australia.

Following the conference, Ange and Olivia hit the road across South Australia, visiting Rural LAP locums and clients in Clare, Laura, Snowtown and Minlaton.

It was a fantastic opportunity to catch up face-to-face, hear about their experiences and see firsthand the communities our locums are supporting.

A big thank you to everyone who took the time to meet with the team!

When should you start thinking about locum support?
Before the roster becomes a problem. Upcoming annual leave, hard-to-fill vacancies and periods of increased demand are all good reasons to start the conversation early.

Planning ahead can give your service more options when it comes to securing the right support.

Allied health isn't one career—it's a network of professions helping people live healthier, more independent lives.

Rural and regional communities need access to that expertise too. If you're an allied health professional interested in taking your experience beyond the city, we'd love to hear from you.

We’ll see you in Cairns! 👋

The Rural LAP team is heading to FOCUS26 Conference in October.

Jane and Kristy-Lee will be there. Come chat with us about how locum work can take your physiotherapy experience beyond the city and into communities across rural and regional Australia.

📍 Pullman Cairns International
📅 15–17 October

New places, new challenges and meaningful work. 💙

Monika says working remotely with Rural LAP has been one of the most rewarding experiences of her nursing career, helping her grow professionally and personally.