GENERAL PRACTITIONER | VMO | LIGHTNING RIDGE NSW

  Date posted: 09 Sep 2026     Applications close: 08 Dec 2026
  Company: Ochre Health
  Location: Lightning Ridge, NSW, New South Wales
  Job Type: Full-time
  Contact: Arlien Byrne     AByrne@ochrehealth.com.au
Description

Ochre Medical Centre Lightning Ridge is looking for an experienced FRACGP or FACRRM GP VMO to join our team on a full-time basis or flexible FIFO arrangement.

This role combines General Practice with hospital and Emergency Medicine, offering strong earning potential and excellent clinical support in one of NSW’s most unique outback communities.

What we offer

  • High earning potential through a combination of GP billings and VMO income
  • 65% of GP clinic billings, providing additional income alongside hospital VMO work
  • $2,000 VMO on-call payment per day
  • 1 in 4 hospital roster, 8:00am to 8:00am
  • Daytime coverage for all patient categories, with Category 1 & 2 after-hours
  • Full-time or flexible FIFO arrangements to suit your availability
  • Return travel provided for FIFO
  • Furnished accommodation and vehicle provided
  • Strong support from both the hospital and Ochre clinic teams
  • Opportunity to maintain and continue using your Emergency Medicine skills

What we are looking for
We are looking for a FRACGP or FACRRM Fellow with recent ED or VMO experience who is confident managing acute presentations in a rural setting. ALS2 or equivalent emergency certification is highly regarded.

If you are looking for a flexible GP VMO role with strong earning potential and ongoing ED exposure, Lightning Ridge could be a great fit.

For a confidential discussion, please contact:
Arlien Byrne | Recruitment Specialist, Western NSW
E: AByrne@ochrehealth.com.au
M: 0406 877 715