Rural GP VMO – Queenstown, Tasmania Historic town. Real medicine. Flexible lifestyle. If you’re an experienced GP who enjoys variety, autonomy, and the kind of community connection only rural practice can offer — Queenstown could be exactly what you’re looking for. We’re seeking a Rural General Practitioner (VMO) to join our team in this close-knit west coast town. You’ll work in a well-equipped, purpose-built practice adjacent to Queenstown Hospital , with the opportunity to supplement your income through VMO on-call work. This is hands-on, meaningful general practice — supported by a team who knows rural health inside and out. What you can expect: Flexible, no lock-in contracts – stay short or long-term $2000 site visit grant for eligible applicants, through the People Project Attractive sign-on bonus $400K earning potential with VMO billings Daily VMO rate to significantly boost your income DPA/MMM6 location – eligible for: RVTS, AGPT, ACRRM Independent Pathway Government grants and moratorium reduction Procedural and rural incentive payments Accommodation and car provided Supportive team including an experienced GP/VMO, CDM-trained RN, admin staff, and visiting allied health Full autonomy and flexible hours – work full-time or part-time to suit your lifestyle Why Queenstown? Set against a dramatic “moonscape” of rugged hills and rich mining history, Queenstown is one of Tasmania’s most distinctive towns. It’s a place where you can slow down, stretch out, and connect — to nature, to your patients, and to your work. Population ~1,800 – friendly, welcoming, and community-minded 40 minutes to Strahan – for cruises, wilderness rail, and coastline adventures Surrounded by fishing lakes, rainforests, and the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area An off-the-beaten-path lifestyle that’s full of natural beauty and old-world charm You’ll need: Fellowship with RACGP or ACRRM Specialist Registration with AHPRA ALS2 / REST or equivalent Emergency Medicine certificate Prior experience in GP and emergency settings Sound like your kind of role? Call Tarryn Stevenson on 0447 810 070 for a confidential discussion, or email your CV to tstevenson@ochrehealth.com.au.
