Meet our team

We are a passionate team of knowledgeable, empathetic and hard working individuals, who thrive on helping others to reach their career potential.

We have an award winning team

With more than 50 years' combined experience, ASR is home to some of the most talented consultants in the business.

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Aruna Macleay


Meet Aruna Macleay, our passionate Nursing consultant who brings nearly a decade of medical recruitment experience to our team. Originally from the UK, she began her career in recruiting Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists in the AHP sector.

Sophie Newton


Introducing Sophie, a recruitment consultant at the core of our team.

Kristine Ocampo


Meet Kristine, our invaluable para consultant, whose expertise in data entry and administration strengthens our dynamic team of consultants. With a background in data management, Kristine seamlessly executes back-end tasks and administrative duties,

Jack Clark


Introducing Jack Clark, the latest addition to DNA Medical’s team. With a solid background in sales and customer support, Jack steps into the role of Locum GP Consultant ready to make waves.

Eamon Murray


Meet Eamon Murray, a seasoned professional with a decade of experience specialising in recruiting locum doctors. Eamon is driven by a profound belief that locum work can and should be a viable and fulfilling career option for doctors.

Alan Robinson


Meet Alan, one of our co-founders. With an eye for streamlining systems and processes, Alan focuses on automation processes removing the admin heavy pain points within the sector.

David Pereira


Meet David, one of the visionary co-founders and director of our company, bringing over two decades of invaluable experience in medical recruitment across three continents.

Martin Andrew


Meet Martin, an accomplished Nursing Director with a compelling background and a passion for excellence in healthcare recruitment.

Will Tompson


Meet Will, a dedicated professional heading up our locum GP team with a special focus on rural and remote positions, as well as roles for doctors at Aboriginal Medical services.

Beverley Anne


Meet Bev, the exceptional leader steering our Hospital Division. With an unwavering focus on transparency and reliability, Bev approaches her role with a calm demeanour that instils confidence and trust.

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You already decided correctional work wasn’t for you. You might want to revisit that.

  ‎ ‎ I know how this goes. You see ‘correctional medicine’ and something in you has already moved on. Not for me. Too niche. Probably unsafe. And definitely not what I trained for.  One of the doctors I work with didn’t give it much thought either. He was looking for locum GP work. A colleague mentioned to…

The Strange Reason So Many Doctors Stay Where They Are

Spend enough time talking to doctors about their careers and you start to notice a pattern. Very few people say, “I evaluated my options and deliberately chose this exact role again.” What you hear instead is something more like, “I’ve thought about changing. Just haven’t got around to it yet.” Years can pass inside that…

The Nine-Hour Car Ride That Changed How Doctors Do CPD

‎ ‎‎ ‎ When the CPD requirements changed in 2023, doctors across Australia were stressed, confused, and angry. Dr Susannah Ward was bored enough on a nine-hour car drive to actually figure them out. What she discovered became Ataraxia Collective, and it’s solving a problem much deeper than CPD.  There’s something Dr Susannah Ward sees…

What’s in a Remote Area Nurse’s Bag? All the Go To’s Our Nurses Swear by Out in Community

When our Nursing Director, Martin, was chatting with one of his Remote Area Nurses recently, she said.. “I never start a contract without duct tape.” And if you’ve ever worked out bush, you already know why. For this RAN, duct tape has solved a number of problems. It’s patched cracked water bottles, held a clinic…

How to Promote Work–Life Balance for General Practitioners

When I’m speaking with GPs, whether they’re exploring a permanent move or considering their next locum contract, one theme comes up in almost every conversation: work–life balance.  For some, it’s a question of what even is work-life balance in a modern GP setting where patient demand is high and admin never seems to end. For…

Lesley’s Story: Finding Purpose and Connection in Remote Nursing

For nurse practitioner Lesley, nursing has never been just a profession, it’s been a lifelong calling shaped by community, curiosity, and compassion. After more than four decades in healthcare and years of experience in rural and remote settings, she’s found the perfect balance of freedom and fulfilment working with DNA Healthcare.  Now on assignment in…

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Life as a Rural GP in Australia: Why I Feel Like a Rock Star

“I feel like a rock star.” That’s how Dr. Bjarte (Bj) Sorensen, a rural GP working with DNA Healthcare, describes his experience flying into remote towns across South Australia. While city-based doctors may have the comfort of large practices and specialist networks on hand, rural GPs step into a very different role, often the only…

A guide to Australia’s rural GP incentive & grant programs

Thinking about working rurally as a GP in Australia? From a career point of view it could be quite lucrative, with incentives of up to $110,500 per annum available – assuming you meet 100% of the eligibility requirements.  Doctors working permanently or as locums in MM 3-7 locations have access to three incentive and grant…

Your guide to becoming a locum doctor in Australia/NZ

When you’re ready for something new as a doctor in Australia or New Zealand – more variety, different experiences, meeting new people – then it may be time to switch to locum work.  In this short guide, we’ll help you understand what qualifications you need to start locum work, some key things to think about…

What factors influence GP earnings in Australia?

Working as a general practitioner in Australia can make for a long and rewarding career, with high average pay compared other sectors plus varied, interesting work.  But, one thing we often see in our experience as healthcare recruiters is GPs not earning as much as they could. To help you understand how your pay compares…