Rural GP/VMO – Ochre Medical Centre, Walgett, NSW

Full-Time Total Package up to $650,000 | Relocation & Lifestyle Support

Are you a Rural Generalist GP / VMO ready to make a real impact? Join Walgett’s only medical centre and work alongside hospital staff to provide full-scope GP, inpatient, and emergency care in a supportive, close-knit community.

Why You’ll Love This Role:

• Bulk-Billing Practice: Additional income through government incentives
• High Earnings: GP clinic ~$2,000/day + on-call $2,000/day.
• Flexible Roster options: Permanent role with structured roster choices — 2 weeks on/2 weeks off or 3 weeks on/1 week off — supporting a balanced lifestyle while maintaining continuity of care
• Professional Support: Full admin and nursing support, allied health & visiting specialists, seamless hospital collaboration
• Moratorium Reduction: MM6 location with RA4 scaling

About Walgett:

Walgett, meaning “meeting place of two rivers,” sits at the junction of the Namoi and Barwon Rivers in north-western NSW. Serving a shire of ~6,100 (town ~1,400), it combines strong agricultural roots and rich Aboriginal heritage with a welcoming community. Enjoy riverside fishing, camping, water sports, golf, sports clubs, cafés, restaurants, and essential services — balancing professional opportunities with a relaxed rural lifestyle.

Requirements:

• Vocationally Registered GP (FRACGP or FACRRM)
• Recent emergency or VMO experience
• Interest in rural medicine and Indigenous health
• Team-oriented approach

Ready to Make the Move?

Practice meaningful medicine, join a supportive team, and enjoy the rural lifestyle you’ve been looking for in Walgett.