New Year Locum on Stunning King Island – GP VMO Opportunity

Start 2025 with purpose and adventure by making a meaningful impact on Tasmania’s King Island! Prescript Recruitment, Australia’s regional healthcare placement expert, invites you to experience an opportunity where work truly matters. Be part of the solution, helping to bridge the healthcare gap in rural and remote communities, all while enjoying the exceptional lifestyle and breathtaking views King Island has to offer.

The Position

Role: GP VMO – King Island, TAS
Location: King Island Medical Centre & Shared On-Call for Hospital ED

Your role will be pivotal in providing primary care and emergency support to the local community, working alongside a dedicated team, including two experienced nurses. With state-of-the-art resources at your disposal—from CDM and BP monitoring to ECG and immunizations—and regular allied health support, you’re set to provide the highest quality care, all with seamless support from the Prescript team.

Dates Available

Shift 1: Monday, 30 Dec 0800 - Friday, 3 Jan 2025, 1700

Shift 2: Monday, 6 Jan 0800 - Friday, 10 Jan 2025, 1700

Rate: $2400 per day (includes on-call)

Benefits Provided

  • All-Inclusive Package: We handle all logistics, including travel, accommodation, and a vehicle, ensuring a smooth, stress-free locum experience.

  • Premium Payment Options: Choose to invoice as PTY Ltd or use Prescript’s trusted payroll provider.

  • An Island Adventure with a Purpose: King Island’s unspoiled beaches, world-famous cheeses, and iconic seafood create a uniquely immersive experience, whether you’re exploring its natural beauty or savoring the local flavors.

What We Require From You

Qualifications: Current AHPRA specialist registration and Fellowship of RACGP or ACRRM

Experience: A strong background in primary care and ED support, with the ability to adapt to community needs.

Availability: Commitment to the listed dates and shared on-call duties.

Your Next Steps

Does this sound like the perfect locum opportunity to kick off your New Year? Reach out to Mel Houston, Senior Recruitment Partner, at mel@prescript.com.au or 0430 614 920.

Join us in making an impact where it matters most. At Prescript Recruitment: Perfectly Placed For Doctors, your skills meet their full potential, bringing healthcare to communities in need.


Prescript are medical recruitment specialists.

At Prescript we’re known for helping solve the regional doctor shortage in Australia.

Every day we’re focused on two clear outcomes - Helping hospitals find doctors that create departments and clinics that run better, have more capacity and less stress. And placing Doctors in jobs that leave them feeling highly valued, rewarded and, most importantly, enjoying what they do.

We believe that when we get these two crucial things right, it has a huge impact on the regional doctor shortage and the healthcare of communities across Australia.

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We’re known for solving the regional doctor shortage, leaving doctors loving what they do and regional communities feeling like they have the best doctors in town.