General Practitioner, Launceston Tasmania

Salary Range: £150,000-£300,000

Location: Launceston, Tasmania, Australia

Job Summary:

Join a well-established, community-focused medical centre in Launceston, Tasmania, as a General Practitioner. This opportunity is ideal for a GP looking to deliver high-quality care within a supportive and collaborative environment, without the pressures of after-hours or weekend work. With strong patient demand, 15-minute consultations, and a manageable clinical workload, the practice offers an excellent balance between professional fulfilment and lifestyle.

The Practice:
This respected family medical centre has built a strong reputation within the local community, reflected in its excellent patient reviews and loyal patient base. The clinic operates Monday to Friday from 8:00am – 5:30pm, ensuring no after-hours, weekend, or public holiday commitments. The team consists of 5 GPs, 3 part-time nurses, a practice manager and experienced administrative staff, creating a close-knit and supportive working environment. The practice has extensive experience supporting international medical graduates and registrars and prides itself on its core values of integrity, respect, empathy and privacy. With a pharmacy conveniently located next door and strong patient demand leading to currently closed books, the clinic provides an excellent platform for a new GP to quickly establish themselves while being supported both professionally and within the local community.

Benefits:

• Billing percentage of up to 65%
• Expected fortnightly earnings of approximately $10,000–$12,000 AUD
• Paid fortnightly
• High patient demand with books currently closed
• Monday to Friday working hours (8:00am – 5:30pm)
• No after-hours, weekend or public holiday work
• 15-minute consultation times supporting quality care
• Supportive onboarding and training for new GPs
• Experienced team with a strong, collaborative culture
• Pharmacy located next door for convenient patient care
• Opportunity to build a loyal patient base quickly
• Strong focus on work–life balance and long-term retention

Location overview:
Launceston is Tasmania’s second-largest city and offers a unique blend of historic charm, natural beauty and modern amenities. Surrounded by vineyards, national parks and scenic countryside, the region is well known for its outdoor lifestyle, food culture and welcoming community. The city provides excellent schools, healthcare facilities and a vibrant café and arts scene while maintaining a relaxed pace of life. For doctors relocating to Australia, Launceston offers the ideal combination of strong professional opportunities and an exceptional lifestyle within a close-knit community.

Key skills and requirements:

• MRCGP or equivalent qualifications
• Commitment to high-quality patient care
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• You must be qualified as a General Practitioner and registered with the GMC and UK Performers List or registered with the AMC and RACGP

Next Steps

For further details on this exceptional role, please click the Apply Now button. If you can specify the best time to talk, please do; we will get in touch when it suits you best. You will then be contacted by one of our specialist consultants, who will provide you with further details about the role.

If you would like to talk ahead of sending us your CV, please give us a call on 0113 350 1308. Please note, any contact is in the strictest confidence and we will not send your details to any practice without your expressed consent to do so.

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Thomas Tallis