King Island – Rural Generalist
- Join a tight-knit team in an accredited teaching practice on King Island.
- Deliver comprehensive primary care and cover local hospital and emergency services.
- Enjoy a flexible working arrangement with travel and living support.
Specialist Rural Generalist | King Island, Tasmania | Island Living & Broad-Scope Generalism
About the Company
Ochre Health is a national leader in rural and remote medicine, supporting over 500 doctors across Australia with a collaborative culture, complete clinical autonomy, and modern practice technology (Best Practice, Cubiko, HotDoc). At Ochre Medical Centre King Island, you’ll join a tight-knit team in an accredited teaching practice backed by dedicated CDM-trained nursing support, administrative staff, and THS visiting specialists.
The Role
Looking for an authentic Rural Generalist role with complete clinical variety and a lifestyle most people only experience on holiday? Positioned within the King Island District Hospital building in Currie, this role offers an engaging mix of primary care general practice, acute emergency medicine, and inpatient hospital care for an island community of ~1,700 locals.
Working alongside GP colleagues in a purpose-built facility, you’ll deliver comprehensive primary care while covering local hospital and emergency on-call services. Supported by Regional Medical Coordinator Dr. Colin Smith and Medical Coordinator Ann Buchan, this position provides incredible broad-scope autonomy backed by robust clinical governance—making it ideal for experienced Fellows or doctors seeking a deeply rewarding rural generalist immersion.
Why King Island? (World-Class Golf, Epic Produce & Rugged Beauty)
Floating in the Bass Strait between Tasmania and Melbourne, King Island is world-famous for its dramatic coastlines, gourmet food, and unhurried lifestyle:
- Golfing Mecca: Play two of Australia’s top-ranked public courses—Ocean Dunes and Cape Wickham—right on your doorstep.
- Gourmet Food Heaven: World-renowned for King Island Dairy cheese, premium grass-fed beef, fresh crayfish, and local seafood.
- Adventure & Surf: Pristine, uncrowded beaches, exceptional surf breaks, and endless coastal walking trails.
- Close-Knit Community: A safe, welcoming island environment with local childcare and King Island District High School moments from the clinic.
- Easy Connections: Short regional flights connecting you directly to Melbourne, Launceston, and Burnie/Wynyard.
The Perks & Flexible Options
We offer flexible working arrangements designed for Rural Generalists—whether you choose a permanent residential relocation or a high-yield FIFO schedule:
- Flexible Pathways: Choose between a Permanent role leaving in the island or an interstate Fly-In, Fly-Out (FIFO) commitment (e.g., 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off).
- Travel & Living Support: All travel, flights, flights coordination, company vehicle, and fully furnished accommodation are 100% paid and provided for both FIFO and permanent living on island doctors.
- Maximum Government Incentives: MMM7 & DPA location—eligible for the highest tier of rural Workforce Incentive Program (WIP) payments and maximum moratorium scaling.
- Relocation Support & Grants: Access generous Tasmanian Health Service (THS) rural generalist incentives and sign-on/relocation packages.
- True Scope of Practice: Full rural generalist model blending hospital inpatient admissions, ED emergency coverage, and outpatient primary care.
- Site Visit Grant: A $2,000 grant is available for eligible applicants to fly over, meet the team, and experience the island firsthand.
Skills & Experience
- Qualifications: Specialist or General Registration with AHPRA. Vocational Registration (FACRRM or FRACGP) with Rural Generalist recognition is highly regarded.
- Clinical Readiness: Current ALS2 or REST certification for acute hospital, ED, and inpatient care participation.
- Spirit: A clinician who values broad-scope clinical autonomy, collaborative team-based care, and the unique lifestyle of island generalism.
This Is Your Sign
Trade the suburban routine for world-class golf, fresh crayfish, and true rural generalism on your own terms. Whether you’re looking to relocate or commute via FIFO, King Island offers a unique career move. Let’s talk.
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