Looking for a role where your skills are valued, your income is solid, and your patients genuinely appreciate you?
Welcome to Smithton, Tasmania’s best-kept rural secret—nestled in lush farmland, close to rugged coastlines, and home to a community that knows the value of a good doctor (and isn’t afraid to say thank you).
We’re on the lookout for an experienced Rural General Practitioner (VMO) to join our busy, well-supported practice and provide VMO services at Smithton District Hospital.
You’ll be joining a solid team that shares the load (and the on-call). Expect variety, autonomy, and the kind of medicine that keeps your brain engaged.
The hospital features:
· 12 acute care beds
· Emergency department
· Midwifery clinic
· Visiting specialists (you won’t be alone out here)
The Perks
We don’t just offer a great job—we back it with serious benefits:
· Guaranteed daily VMO rate
· Boost your earnings with a 1:4 to 1:6 VMO roster
· MMM5 & DPA location = moratorium reduction + training eligibility
· X-ray training provided (yep, we’ll teach you to read the pics)
· Car, accommodation, and relocation support
· Eligible for RVTS, ACRRM IP, GPRIP, and Procedural Grants
· Support from Allied Health and RNs (care plans, immunisations, women’s health—you won’t be doing it solo)
You’ll Need:
· General or Vocational Registration with AHPRA
· Experience managing a broad scope of GP presentations
· A current emergency medicine certificate (ALS2, REST or equivalent)
· Recent unsupervised experience in an emergency setting
Why Smithton?
Aside from the unbeatable local produce (the cheese! the seafood!), this is a town where work-life balance isn’t just a pitch—it’s how people live.
Enjoy flexible hours, genuine professional autonomy, and the chance to make a real difference while still having time for the things you love.
Ready to Chat?
If this sounds like your next move—or even just your maybe—let’s talk.
**********@ochrehealth.com.au
0447 810 ***
https://ochrehealth.com.au/gp-jobs/smithton-gp-vmo/