GP VMO - Flinders Island - Jan 2027

• Paradise Living: Surf, hike & fish on an MMM7 island with no traffic lights
• $100k GP Incentive Package + House & Car provided + $5,000 Airfare allowance
• Universal Bulk Billing | Approx $570k combined income ($400k clinic + $170k VMO)

GP VMO | Flinders Island, Tasmania | Practice Medicine in Paradise

About the Company

 Ochre Health is a national leader in rural healthcare, proudly partnering with over 500 GPs and facilitating nearly 2 million patient consultations just in 2026. As one of the largest medical networks in rural Australia, we are growing rapidly across metro areas while staying fiercely committed to clinical autonomy and deep community support. At Ochre Medical Centre Flinders Island, we provide the robust operational backing, tech-forward infrastructure, and practice management you need to focus entirely on what you do best.

The Role

Looking for a sea change that completely redefines your career? Escape the mainland grind and join a legendary, tight-knit team on Flinders Island. As a full-time GP VMO, you will step into a true Rural Generalist experience, delivering vital healthcare to a vibrant community that will quickly come to know your name and genuinely appreciate your presence.

Why Flinders Island?

Positioned between Tasmania and mainland Australia, Flinders Island is the largest of the Furneaux Group—a dramatic landscape where raw nature meets a warm, community spirit:

• Award-Winning Excellence: Work alongside unmatched rural healthcare leaders—two GPs from Flinders Island have proudly won the Tasmanian Rural Generalist Doctor of the Year 2026 award!
• Nature as Your Neighbour: Explore massive granite peaks, pristine white-sand beaches, and crystal-clear waters with absolutely zero traffic lights.
• Community Heart: Experience a deeply rewarding clinical environment where patients know you, value your expertise, and frequently show their gratitude with fresh, home-grown produce.
• The Ultimate Work-Life Balance: Surf in the morning, consult by lunch, and hike after work. Repeat. Your weekends will never be ordinary.
• Try Before You Commit: With the flexible option to commence in a Fly-In, Fly-Out (FIFO) capacity to test out the island lifestyle before permanently relocating in January 2027.

The Perks:

• Exceptional Earnings: High revenue potential with approximately $400,000 in clinic billings per year, plus an additional on-call VMO earning pool of roughly $170,000 per year.
• Billing Structure: Delivering full-spectrum Universal Bulk-Billed GP care, alongside acute emergency and inpatient services.
• Incentives & Allowances: Benefit from a massive $100,000 GP Incentive Package spaced over 5 years, plus $5,000 in airfares and a $2,000 CPD allowance.
• Relocation & Housing: Comprehensive support including a House & Car provided on-island, with relocation assistance backed by both Ochre and the People Project.
• Maximum Government Benefits: As an MMM7 practice, you are eligible for the highest tier of rural Workforce Incentives.
• Built-in Back-up: Ongoing support via the GP NOW Rapid Response Team, ensuring you always have professional backup when you need it.
• Site Visit Grant: A $2,000 grant is available for eligible applicants—come down, meet the team, and combine your site visit with an unforgettable island holiday.

Skills & Experience

• Fellowship: Vocational Registration (FRACGP or FACRRM) is essential.
• Clinical Readiness: Proven experience in emergency and inpatient care, backed by a strong commitment to team-based care.
• Spirit: A strong team player with a genuine passion for community-focused medicine and a love for the great outdoors.

This Is Your Sign Trade the traffic for coastal commutes. If you are ready for a rewarding career move that feels like a permanent work-cation, let’s talk.

Contact Chris Bloss at 0498 119 816 or [email protected]