King Island – GP VMO

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
• $2000 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
• Strong 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