About working in Tasmania
If you are considering working in Tasmania please view the vacancies on our recruitment page.

If you want to know if you can work in Tasmania then please visit the DoctorConnect site to assess your eligibility to work in Australia. The guide will tell you about the recruitment programs that you can apply for. It will also tell you about the conditions that apply to each program.

The Australian Medical Council website also has important information relating to the assessment of doctors trained overseas including examination dates and fees-  www.amc.org.au

About the role of GP Workforce Tasmania
GP Workforce Tasmania facilitates the recruitment of doctors for rural practices. GPW convenes the GP Clinical Assessment Panel which assesses the suitability of overseas-trained doctors to work in specified rural areas experiencing GP workforce shortages.

About medical registration
Doctors working in Tasmania need to obtain medical registration from the Medical Council of Tasmania.

About medical indemnity
The Medical Indemnity Protection Society provides medical indemnity cover for GPs in Tasmania.

About immigration
Doctors who are not permanent residents need to have a visa to enter and work in Australia. Information can be found at the Department of Immigration and Citizenship- www.immi.gov.au/immigration.htm

About employment arrangements
Doctors might wish to view a generic employment contract. This contract template might assist you to negotiate appropriate terms and conditions of employment.

About relocating to Tasmania
The "For Families" section of the GP Atlas has a wealth of practical information to assist people moving to Tasmania. This page of the site has information on the education system, childcare, transport options, real estate contacts, leisure and recreation, banking, utilities, etc. Hopefully this information will make your move as easy and as hassle-free as possible.

About purchasing a home in Tasmania
The Foreign Investment Review Board website explains how temporary residents can apply to purchase real estate in Australia. The Real Estate Institute of Australia lists sites that will allow you to search the internet for properties.

About your orientation to General Practice in Australia
The DoctorConnect website has an overview of the Australian healthcare system.

GP Workforce provides an orientation grant to cover travelling expenses and loss of income while doctors participate in an approved orientation program.

Doctors looking to provide services in District Hospitals will need to undergo GP credentialling.

About ongoing support of GPs
There are three GP Divisions supporting rural GPs in Tasmania. Each Division provides a regional focus for GPs practicising in specified areas of the State. In addition to the Commonwealth's primary health programs the Divisions are able to provide advice on such issues as practice accreditation, practice management, etc.

The GP Workforce Tasmania homepage details the full range of support services for all rural GPs.

The Overseas Doctor Project would also be of interest to those doctors wishing to prepare for the Australian Medical Council (AMC) examinations.

A comprehensive range of continuing professional development opportunities are available to rural GPs. It is recommended that you check out the GP CPD Guide as this explains the CPD system operating in Tasmania.

Source: GP Atlas Webmaster