Bourke - GP VMO
- Provide bulk billed GP services and VMO duties at Bourke Multipurpose Service.
- Enjoy flexible rotational rosters with extended breaks.
- Make a meaningful impact in rural healthcare.
The opportunity
Are you a Rural Generalist GP/VMO looking for a role with structured rotational rosters that balance generous earnings, rewarding medicine, and genuine lifestyle time?
At Ochre Medical Centre Bourke, you’ll provide vital bulk billed GP services alongside VMO duties at the Bourke Multipurpose Service (MPS), located next door. This integrated setup lets you move seamlessly between clinic and hospital, supported by experienced nurses and collaborative hospital teams.
With flexible rotational rosters, you’ll enjoy extended breaks while still making a meaningful impact in rural healthcare.
What’s on Offer
Package options:
- 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off earn up to $332,500 p.a.
- Same daily GP billings & on-call rates
- Housing, car, and flights included
- 3 weeks on / 1 week off earn up to $498,750 p.a.
- Same daily GP billings & on-call rates
- Housing, car, and flights included
Additional Benefits
- Moratorium reduction: MM7 (RA5 scaling) – reduces moratorium to 5–6 years
- Lifestyle balance: Regular extended leave blocks built into the roster
- Relocation & support: Fully furnished housing, vehicle, flights, and onboarding assistance
The Practice & Hospital
- Ochre Medical Centre Bourke: 9 consulting rooms, emergency bay, modern facilities, strong nursing team
- Onsite allied health: physiotherapy, dietetics, mental health, women’s health
- Bourke Multipurpose Service (35 beds): inpatient, aged care, ED, pathology, dialysis, mental health, child & family health
- Visiting specialists: ophthalmology, dermatology, psychiatry with 24/7 VMO support
Life in Bourke
Set on the Darling River, Bourke is a historic outback town of 3,000 people — often described as the gateway to the real Australia.
- Lifestyle: Fishing, camping, birdwatching, canoeing, rugby, cricket, netball, golf, swimming
- Community: Warm, welcoming and rich in Indigenous culture, with 20+ language groups
- Amenities: Schools, supermarkets, retail, cafés, restaurants, banking, and strong tourism
This is an opportunity to combine high-value clinical work with a genuine outback lifestyle.
What We’re Looking For
- Vocationally Registered GP (FRACGP or FACRRM)
- Recent emergency or VMO experience
- Strong teamwork and adaptability
- Commitment to rural and Indigenous health
Ready to Make the Move?
This is more than just a job — it’s a rotational GP/VMO opportunity offering high earnings, meaningful medicine, and real work–life balance.
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