Choose Your Own Adventure in Inverell
Rural Generalist & GP – Emergency Medicine Focus
Inverell is at a pivotal moment.
With a busy Emergency Department, strong demand across General Practice, and a community that genuinely values continuity of care, Inverell is ready to welcome clinicians seeking meaningful work, real collegiality, and a lifestyle that gives back more than it takes.
- Inverell District Hospital** is seeking **Rural Generalists with advanced skills in Emergency Medicine** and **General Practitioners with a strong interest in Emergency Care** to deliver comprehensive **primary care, inpatient services, and emergency medicine** to the local community.
A Variety Of Appointment Options Are Available, Including
- **Staff Specialist**
- **Fee-for-Service**
- **Sessional Visiting Medical Officer (VMO)**
The Role – Build the Career You Want
If you’re a Rural Generalist or Specialist GP who thrives on **challenge, variety, and broad clinical scope**, Inverell offers the opportunity to deepen your practice in all the right ways.
You’ll Have The Flexibility To
- Combine **General Practice with Emergency Medicine**
- Provide inpatient and emergency care
- Supervise and mentor trainees
- Influence models of care and service development
- Participate in teaching through the **University of New England (UNE)**
With flexible work arrangements, hybrid practice models, and a region actively investing in **training, innovation, and workforce sustainability**, this is a role you can **build a long-term, fulfilling career around**—not just fill a roster.
The staff are friendly, supportive, and collaborative. Hospital management has cultivated a solution-focused culture and is genuinely invested in improving the department and patient care. I feel appreciated by patients and truly believe my presence makes a difference in their lives. Coordinating care locally avoids unnecessary transfers and allows patients to receive gold-standard care close to home. Starting critical care early and giving patients the same chance of recovery as in a tertiary ED is incredibly fulfilling.
Dr Joel Kiburi
Relocation & Incentives – We’ve Got You Covered
NSW Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme
- Up to **$10,000 in Year One**
- Up to **$10,000 per year thereafter** (pro rata for part-time)
- **Relocation Support**
- Up to **$20,000** to support your move
- **Personalised Settlement Concierge**
Assistance with housing, schools, utilities, and local connections so you can settle quickly and confidently
You Will Have
About You – Essential Qualifications & Attributes
- A **primary medical degree registrable with AHPRA**
- **Fellowship of RACGP or ACRRM**, Rural Generalist qualification, or eligibility via an overseas-trained specialist pathway
- Recent and comprehensive experience in **General Practice and Emergency Medicine**
- A strong commitment to **ongoing professional development**
- The ability to support and teach **junior doctors and trainees**
- Excellent **written and verbal communication skills**
- Proven ability to work collaboratively within **multidisciplinary teams**
- Leadership capability, adaptability, and experience in **safety and quality improvement**
- Commitment to **clinical governance, peer review, and professionalism**
- A demonstrated passion for **advocacy and improving individual and community health outcomes**