GP/VMO Needed in Smithton, Tasmania

Looking for a role where your skills are valued, your income is solid, and your patients genuinely appreciate you?

Welcome toSmithton , Tasmania’s best-kept rural secret—nestled in lush farmland, close to rugged coastlines, and home to a community that knows the value of a good doctor (and isn’t afraid to say thank you).

We’re on the lookout for an experiencedRural General Practitioner (VMO) to join our busy, well-supported practice and provide VMO services atSmithton District Hospital .

You’ll be joining a solid team that shares the load (and the on-call). Expect variety, autonomy, and the kind of medicine that keeps your brain engaged.

The hospital features:

• Midwifery clinic
• Visiting specialists (you won’t be alone out here)

Perks

We don’t just offer a great job—we back it with serious benefits:

• Guaranteed daily VMO rate
• Boost your earnings with a1:4 to 1:6 VMO roster
• X-ray training provided (yep, we’ll teach you to read the pics)
• Car, accommodation, and relocation support
• Eligible forRVTS ,ACRRM IP ,GPRIP , andProcedural Grants
• Support fromAllied Health and RNs (care plans, immunisations, women’s health—you won’t be doing it solo)

You’ll Need

• General or Vocational Registration with AHPRA
• Experience managing a broad scope of GP presentations
• A current emergency medicine certificate (ALS2, REST or equivalent)
• Recentunsupervised experience in an emergency setting

Why Smithton?

Aside from the unbeatable local produce (the cheese! the seafood!), this is a town where work-life balance isn’t just a pitch—it’s how people live.

Enjoy flexible hours, genuine professional autonomy, and the chance to make a real difference while still having time for the things you love.

Ready to Chat?

If this sounds like your next move—or even just your maybe—let’s talk.

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