09/09/2026

GP VMO – Pathway to Rural Generalist & Vocational Registration

$450,000 - $650,000 yearly

Job Description

Multiple Positions | Tasmania & Western NSW

The Opportunity

Ochre Health has a long-standing commitment to rural and remote medicine, having been founded in outback NSW and maintaining a strong presence throughout regional and rural Australia since 2002.

We currently have multiple GP VMO opportunities across Tasmania and Western NSW for experienced doctors looking to broaden their clinical skills, maintain their Emergency Department experience and become part of a supportive rural medical community.

These positions provide an excellent opportunity for doctors from a variety of backgrounds who are interested in rural generalism, hospital-based work and a pathway to Vocational Registration through one of the GP colleges, including RACGP or ACRRM.

By joining the Ochre Health network, you will make a real difference within rural communities, continue to build your clinical skillset through the diversity of rural medicine and receive support throughout your pathway to Fellowship and Vocational Registration.

Benefits

  • Competitive annual earning potential of $450K–$650K+, depending on location and workload
  • Attractive hospital VMO and on-call rates
  • Accommodation provided
  • Car provided
  • Relocation package available
  • Incentive payments of up to $35,000
  • Financial support for RACGP and ACRRM fees
  • Access to available retention and workforce incentives
  • Support to pursue a pathway to Vocational Registration
  • Opportunity to maintain and further develop ED and hospital-based clinical skills
  • Work across both community general practice and rural hospital settings
  • Supportive rural medical teams and experienced clinical leadership

Who we’re looking for

We have opportunities for both:

  • Fellowed GPs with FRACGP or FACRRM who have VMO, Emergency Department or rural hospital experience and are looking for a long-term rural GP VMO or Rural Generalist role
  • Experienced non-VR doctors with at least 3 years of postgraduate medical experience who are interested in rural general practice, hospital medicine and progressing towards Fellowship

 For eligible doctors who are not yet Vocationally Registered, Ochre Health can support pathways towards Fellowship through:

  • RVTS
  • RACGP Fellowship Support Program (FSP)
  • ACRRM Independent Pathway (IP)

Locations

Multiple opportunities are currently available across:

  • Tasmania
  • Western NSW

Whether you are looking for a long-term rural career, a pathway to Vocational Registration or the opportunity to combine general practice with hospital and ED work, we would love to hear from you.

Contact

To apply or find out more about these opportunities, please contact Arlien in our Recruitment Team:

Arlien Byrne | 0406 877 715 | [email protected]


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