Rural GP VMO – King Island, TAS Practice medicine the way it should be — on an island unlike any other.
Ever dreamed of living and working somewhere truly unique?
At Ochre Medical Centre King Island , you'll find more than a job — you'll discover a new way of life.
We're looking for a Rural Generalist GP (VMO) to join our small but vital team, providing GP care to the King Island community and participating on the VMO hospital roster.
The role: You'll be one a GP VMOs serving a tight-knit community of just over 1,400 people.
Based at the island's only general practice — located right next to the local hospital — you'll enjoy a hands-on, full-scope role with real impact.
The King Island Hospital offers emergency and acute care and a mix of outpatient services, including mental health, physiotherapy, and podiatry.
It's a Tier 1 hospital accepting ATS CAT 1–5 patients as part of the Tasmanian Health Service.
What we're offering: Daily rate for VMO on-call = $200k per year $**** site visit grant through the People Project, for eligible applicants MMM7 + DPA location Eligible for: WIP rural payments HELP-FEE elimination Moratorium reduction ACRRM Independent Pathway RVTS Option for FIFO or relocation House and car package value: $60k Relocation assistance available Solid admin and clinical support (on and off-site) RN support for CDM,



immunisations, women's health Latest Best Practice software on secure cloud-based systems Involvement in the John Flynn Placement Program – work with junior doctors A happy, high-quality practice – 95% of patients would recommend us to others Why Ochre Health?
We were founded by two rural GPs who believed there had to be a better way — and for over 20 years, we've been building it.
With practices across every corner of Australia, Ochre supports over 450 GPs and 90 registrars with practical, personal, and purpose-driven support.
Life on King Island: If you're after natural beauty, peace, and real connection — you'll love it here.
King Island offers a remote yet welcoming lifestyle, full of fresh local food, incredible beaches, and no traffic in sight.
Two world-class golf courses (Cape Wickham Ocean Dunes) Surfing, fishing, hiking, and wildlife watching Clean air, quiet living, and a connected community A thriving food scene — known for seafood, cheese, and beef An island that's off the radar, but deeply rewarding to call home Who we're looking for: General or Vocational Registration with AHPRA ALS2 or equivalent emergency medicine certificate A passion for rural practice and experience in emergency care

📌 King Island – Gp Vmo (Tasmania)
🏢 Ochre Health
📍 Tasmania