Queenstown - GP VMO
- Join a close-knit team in a well-equipped practice adjacent to Queenstown Hospital.
- Enjoy flexible hours and the opportunity for significant income through VMO billings.
- Experience the unique lifestyle and community connection of rural practice.
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
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