Brewarrina - Gp Vmo

Ochre Health Ltd; Brewarrina; On-site; AUD 590,000 - 721,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-Time total package up to AU$655,0

On-Call payments AU$1,200 per day (322

Relocation & living support: car & $30

Flexible rosters: 2 weeks on/2 weeks?

High earning potential with strong pro

Job summary

Ochre Medical Centre Brewarrarrina and Brewarrina Multipurpose Service invite you to join a Rural Generalist GP/VMO role in a unique outback community. You’ll deliver essential primary care while supporting hospital services, enjoying clinical independence and strong team collaboration.

The role spans general practice, emergency care and inpatient medicine in a balanced rural setting. Attractive total package, relocation assistance, and flexible rosters enhance professional and personal life.

Qualifications

• Vocationally registered GP with FRACGP or FACRRM.
• Recent ED/VMO experience.
• Strong interest in Indigenous health and rural medicine.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a small, supportive team.
• Emergency skills: ALS2 or equivalent, with recent emergency experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver essential primary care services to the local community, including general practice, emergency care and inpatient medicine.
• Support Brewarrina MPS Hospital alongside the hospital team.
• Maintain clinical independence while actively collaborating with nurses and the practice manager.
• Provide quality care across the medical centre, ED and inpatient settings in a rural environment.

Skills

ED/VMO experience

Indigenous health interest

Rural medicine

Emergency skills ALS2

Independent yet collaborative

Education

FRACGP or FACRRM

Job description

The Opportunity

Are you a Rural Generalist GP/VMO looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real impact? Brewarrina Multipurpose Service (MPS) and Ochre Medical Centre Brewarrina offer the chance to combine meaningful medicine with the welcoming lifestyle of a unique outback community.

At Ochre Medical Centre Brewarrina, you’ll provide essential primary care services to the local community while also supporting Brewarrina Multipurpose Service Hospital. Working alongside experienced nurses and a dedicated practice manager, you’ll enjoy both clinical independence and team collaboration.

Your role spans general practice, emergency care, and inpatient medicine — with lower patient presentations compared to larger sites, ensuring a balanced and sustainable workload.

What’s Included for You

• Full-Time total package valued up to $655,000 per annum
• On-Call Payments: $1,200 per day, with 322 days share on-call rostered annually = $386,400 per year
• Moratorium Reduction: MM7 location with RA5 scaling benefit, reducing the moratorium period to five years
• Relocation and Living Support: Includes a car and house valued at approximately $30,000, conveniently located close to the hospital for ease and convenience when on call
• Flexible Roster Options: Permanent role with structured roster choices — either 2 weeks on/2 weeks off or 3 weeks on/1 week off — designed to support a balanced lifestyle while maintaining continuity of care
• A role that combines high earning potential with excellent professional support, making it both financially and clinically rewarding

About the Practice & Hospital

Brewarrina Multipurpose Service (MPS) and Ochre Medical Centre form the heart of local healthcare. The centre provides bulk billed GP services for the community while ensuring coverage for the hospital’s emergency department and inpatient care. The hospital offers 24-hour emergency care, general medicine, palliative care, residential aged care, renal dialysis, x-ray, and community health programs. Staff enjoy a varied scope of practice, working both independently and collaboratively to support clients with complex health needs.

Clinical & Hospital Scope:

• Medical Centre: Operates Monday to Friday, 9:00am–4:30pm
• Emergency Department: 3 ED beds, CAT 1–5 cases (CAT 1–2 after hours, 6pm–8am)
• Inpatient Care: 8 acute beds, 12 aged care beds, general medicine & palliative care
• Renal Dialysis: 7-chair dialysis unit
• Support: Practice nurse, practice manager, hospital team collaboration

Life in Brewarrina

Brewarrina is a charming outback town of 1,140 people on the banks of the Barwon River, rich in Aboriginal history and home to the world-famous Baiame’s Ngunnhu fish traps. The town offers a relaxed lifestyle with fishing, swimming, water sports, and access to nearby national parks. Community life is vibrant, with events like the Brewarrina Races, Bre Big Fish competition, Barwon River Rodeo, and NAIDOC Week bringing locals together. Essential services, schools, shops, and recreational facilities make Brewarrina both convenient and welcoming for residents and newcomers.

What We’re Looking For

• Vocationally Registered GP (FRACGP or FACRRM)
• Recent ED/VMO experience
• Strong interest in Indigenous health and rural medicine
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a small, supportive team
• Emergency Skills: Current ALS2 or equivalent, with emergency experience within the last 6 months