Armidale Rural Referral Hospital is seeking experienced General Practitioner Visiting Medical Officers to join its Emergency Department and work alongside a dedicated team of Emergency Medicine specialists.
This is an excellent opportunity for a GP with strong emergency medicine experience to join a supportive regional hospital and provide high-quality emergency and inpatient care to the Armidale community.
You will work as part of a close-knit multidisciplinary team committed to delivering excellent clinical care to every patient, every time, while supporting continuity of care between emergency, inpatient and outpatient services.
The Chance
As a GP Visiting Medical Officer, you will contribute to the provision of emergency and inpatient medical services across the hospital.
The Role Provides The Opportunity To
Work alongside experienced Emergency Medicine specialists
Provide high-quality clinical care within the Emergency Department
Assess and manage a broad range of emergency presentations
Provide inpatient medical services where required
Support seamless continuity between emergency, inpatient and outpatient care
Work collaboratively with nursing, allied health and specialist teams
Contribute to a supportive and collegial clinical environment
Provide medical care to the wider Armidale and surrounding regional community
This is an excellent role for a GP who enjoys variety, autonomy and regional emergency medicine.
The Hospital




Armidale Rural Referral Hospital is a modern 99-bed regional hospital providing a comprehensive range of acute and specialist services to the local community and surrounding region.
The Hospital Provides
Acute medical and surgical services
Emergency Medicine
Obstetrics
Paediatrics
General Surgery
Orthopaedics
Gynaecology
Urology
Ophthalmology
Respiratory Medicine
Cardiology
Renal services and dialysis
Chemotherapy
Palliative Care
Mental Health services
Diagnostic imaging and pathology
Allied health services
The Emergency Department is supported by a Level 3 Close Observation Unit, providing additional capability for patients requiring higher levels of monitoring and care.
The hospital's most recent major development opened in ****, providing a modern, spacious and well-equipped clinical environment.
The Community
The hospital serves a regional referral population of approximately 55,200 people, providing an important healthcare hub for Armidale and surrounding communities.
Working in Armidale provides the opportunity to make a genuine difference to patients across the New England region while enjoying the professional and lifestyle benefits of regional practice.
Why Armidale?
Armidale offers an exceptional combination of career opportunity, lifestyle and community.




Located in the beautiful New England region of NSW, Armidale is known for its relaxed lifestyle, natural surroundings, strong education sector and welcoming community.
Enjoy
A relaxed regional lifestyle
Excellent schools and education facilities
Beautiful countryside and national parks
Outdoor recreation, walking and cycling
Restaurants, cafés and local produce
A strong arts and cultural community
Affordable housing compared with metropolitan Sydney
A close-knit medical community
For doctors seeking a change from metropolitan practice, Armidale offers the opportunity to enjoy greater lifestyle flexibility while continuing to work in a well-equipped regional referral hospital.
About You
We are interested in hearing from experienced General Practitioners who have:
Current AHPRA registration or eligibility for registration
Fellowship of RACGP, ACRRM or equivalent
Strong recent experience in Emergency Medicine
Ability to work confidently in a regional Emergency Department
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
A commitment to high-quality, patient-centred care
The ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
Doctors with significant emergency medicine experience who are looking for a VMO role within a regional referral hospital are encouraged to enquire.
Internationally trained doctors are welcome to enquire, subject to AHPRA registration and relevant eligibility requirements.
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📌 Visiting Medical Officer In General Practice - Armidale Rural Referral Hospital
🏢 Sante Recruitment
📍 Armidale