Coastal GP / Rural Generalist – St Helens, Tasmania Where turquoise bays meet top-tier medicine (and your patients might bring you fresh-caught fish). If you’re a GP who loves variety, community, and coastal living, St Helens might just be your next great move. It’s Tassie’s largest town on the east coast — but still small enough that the barista knows your coffee order (and your dog’s name). At Ochre Medical Centre St Helens , we combine high-quality general practice with the relaxed rhythm of seaside living. We’re looking for a Rural Generalist to join our friendly, established team. Full-time preferred, but part-time works too — let’s chat. The Role: You’ll work with a close-knit team of GPs, nurses, and admin staff, supported by St Helens District Hospital and a strong local allied health network. The practice runs standard weekday hours, and GPs take part in a rotating on-call roster for hospital coverage. What’s On Offer $2000 site visit grant for eligible applicants through the People Project Accommodation provided worth $35k Guaranteed daily rate per on-call shift (regardless of callouts) Rural Medical Practitioner payments for hospital work Eligible for: RVTS ACRRM Independent Pathway WIP & Rural Procedural Grants DPA & MMM5 location House provided Universal bulk billing, fully accredited practice Daily pathology on-site Local x-ray and visiting specialists Best Practice software Excellent CDM program and experienced RN support Why St Helens? Welcome to Tasmania’s east coast gem — a town of ~2,000 people with beaches, mountain trails, and a thriving food scene all at your doorstep. 5 minutes to Bay of Fires and Binalong Bay 2 hours to Launceston Close to world-renowned mountain biking in Derby and St Helens Surrounded by hiking trails, national parks, fishing spots, and vineyards Local schools, sporting clubs, markets, and a strong sense of community It’s a location that offers the balance rural GPs are always looking for: meaningful work, welcoming locals, and a lifestyle you’ll actually enjoy. What You’ll Need General or Specialist Registration with AHPRA ALS2 (or equivalent) Emergency Medicine certificate Experience in rural general practice and/or ED A love of rural generalism — and the flexibility that comes with it Interested? Let’s talk. Call Tarryn Stevenson on 0447 810 070 or email tstevenson@ochrehealth.com.au for a confidential chat. We’d love to introduce you to the team, show you around, and help you imagine life in this beautiful part of Tasmania.
