Rural GP VMO – Smithton, Tasmania Escape the rush. Embrace real medicine — and a better lifestyle. Looking for more variety in your work, more meaning in your day, and more space in your life? Join a well-established rural practice in Smithton on Tasmania’s stunning northwest coast. Here, you’ll combine traditional general practice with VMO hospital work in a supportive, well-equipped environment — and enjoy a lifestyle that’s hard to beat. The opportunity We’re looking for an experienced Rural GP (VMO) to join our team at Ochre Medical Centre Smithton and provide on-call services to the Smithton District Hospital . You’ll be one of up to 7 GPs sharing the hospital roster, supported by a fantastic nursing team and visiting specialists. The hospital includes: 12 acute care beds Emergency department Midwifery clinic X-ray facilities (with training provided if required) This is a rewarding, hands-on role where you can really make a difference — while earning well and living well. What’s on offer: Excellent earning potential — combine GP and VMO billings $2000 site visit grant for eligible applicants through the People Project DPA/MMM5 location – moratorium reduction and access to financial incentives RVTS & ACRRM Independent Pathway eligible Procedural Grants and GPRIP payments apply X-ray training provided Relocation, car, and accommodation support 1:4 to 1:6 VMO roster Strong admin and clinical support, with RN-led CDM, immunisations, and women’s health Regular visits from allied health and specialist services Why Ochre Health? We were founded by two rural GPs who wanted to build a better kind of medical group — one that understands the realities of rural practice and supports doctors to thrive. Today, Ochre supports over 450 doctors across Australia, including 90 registrars, with practices in every corner of the country — from city hubs to remote outposts. Why Smithton? Smithton offers the kind of peaceful, community-based lifestyle that’s getting harder to find. Surrounded by farmland, forest, and the pristine waters of the Bass Strait , this is a place where you’ll know your neighbours, your patients, and your weekend fishing spots. Affordable living in a welcoming community Access to beaches, bushland, and national parks Great for families, couples, or solo adventurers An easy drive to Burnie, and flights to Hobart or Melbourne You’ll need: General or Vocational Registration with AHPRA ALS2 / REST or equivalent emergency medicine certificate Confidence managing common ED presentations Recent experience working in an unsupervised emergency setting Let’s talk. For a confidential chat, call Tarryn Stevenson on 0447 810 070 or email your CV to tstevenson@ochrehealth.com.au. We’ll walk you through the role, the town, and whether it’s the right fit for you.
