General Practitioner | VMO Opportunity in Boggabri, NSW

• Our Comprehensive Package valued at $600 000
• Significant Sign-On Bonus: Receive a $25,000 sign-on bonus
• High General Practice Earnings: dollar per consult rate of $340 per hour!

General Practitioner | VMO Opportunity in Boggabri, NSW

Are you a dedicated General Practitioner (GP) with VMO experience looking for a rewarding role in a thriving rural community? Join us in Boggabri, NSW, a unique location offering significant professional development and an exceptional lifestyle. We're specifically seeking a fellowed VR GP VMO Rural Generalist who is interested in relocating and immersing themselves in the Boggabri community.

The Opportunity: Practice Meaningful Medicine in a Supported Environment

Boggabri offers a unique chance to practice comprehensive medicine. As the sole practice in town, you'll provide essential services ranging from everyday GP consultations to vital hospital-based emergency and inpatient care. This includes VMO experience with at least five years of recent ED experience, with at least two of those years occurring within the past two years.

Benefits That Matter: Your Comprehensive Package valued at $600 000

This role comes with a comprehensive and attractive package, with a total potential value of up to $600,000 per annum. Here's a breakdown of what that entails:

1. Significant Sign-On Bonus: Receive a $25,000 sign-on bonus (with a two-year claw back period).
2. High General Practice Earnings: Your earning potential in general practice is substantial, with a dollar per consult rate of approximately $340 per hour. For a full-time equivalent (FTE) role, you can expect to earn between $350 000 to $400 000 annually from your general practice billings alone.
3. On-Call Payments: Benefit from an on-call payment of $800 per day. On-call duty is for four days a week, and any after-hours calls received after 8 PM will be strictly limited to Category 1 and 2 presentations. If you work 40 weeks of on-call per year, this can add an extra $128,000 to your annual income.
4. Relocation and Living Support: This includes a car valued at $25,000 and a house valued at $50,000 per year, conveniently located just 2 minutes from the practice and hospital.
5. Retention Payment: For eligible doctors, there's an additional payment of $15,000 after 24 months of service.
6. Moratorium Reduction: As an RA3 location, you can reduce your moratorium by 30%.
7. Strong Support System: You'll receive dedicated nursing and administrative support from an experienced Practice Manager.
8. Enhanced Patient Care: Contribute to better patient health outcomes and higher patient satisfaction rates within the community.

The Practice: Boggabri Medical Centre

Boggabri Medical Centre is the sole practice in town, ideally situated in one wing of Boggabri Hospital. A 12-bed nursing home is also located within the same building, and our doctors provide essential on-call services to the hospital. The hospital features 4 acute and 12 long-stay beds, with the nearest referral hospital being a 90-minute drive away in Tamworth.

Due to increased mining activity just outside Boggabri, there has been growing demand for both general practice and occupational general practice services, including pre-employment health checks. This growth has expanded the medical team from one to three doctors.

The practice benefits from a range of visiting and on-site allied health and pathology services, including:

1. Physiotherapist
2. Psychologist
3. Podiatrist
4. Dietician

About Boggabri: Your New Home

Boggabri is a charming small town on the Kamilaroi Highway in north-western New South Wales, situated between Gunnedah and Narrabri. With a population of approximately 885 (2021 Census data), its name originates from the Gamilaraay "bagaaybaraay," meaning "having creeks," referencing the Namoi River that flows through the town – popular for fishing!

The town boasts a rich agricultural history and is currently experiencing further expansion due to recently approved coal mine expansions, including a newly approved expansion to the Boggabri Coal Mine. This growth is bringing new developments, including plans lodged for serviced apartments and commercial developments, and community initiatives like the recently adopted Boggabri Open Spaces Master Plan. Works on the Civic Precinct (part of the Master Plan) are scheduled to commence in 2025.

Boggabri offers a relaxed country lifestyle with local amenities including a nine-hole golf course, a Chinese restaurant, 'The Vault' fine dining, a bowling club, RSL Club (offering regular meat raffles, badge draws, and a courtesy bus), and two primary schools (with a nearby high school). The town is known for its strong community spirit and hosts events like the popular Boggabri Drovers Campfire weekend.

Requirements:

To thrive in this role, you'll need to be a:

1. Vocational or Generally Registered General Practitioner
2. At least five years of recent Emergency Department (ED) experience, with at least two of those years within the last two years.
3. Current general practice experience
4. Familiar with Indigenous health issues



Ready to Make a Meaningful Move?

If you're ready to embrace a rewarding rural generalist career with strong support and an excellent lifestyle, we encourage you to learn more.

For more information, please contact:

Jurine Faber Team Leader, Permanent GP Recruitment Email: [email protected] Phone: 0477 966 210