Program overview

Tasmania like most rural/regional areas in Australia are experiencing challenges in attracting and retaining General Practitioners into their towns to support the health system.

In November 2024 the Tasmania Government announced The Rural General Practice Settlement Incentive Grant program, also known as RGPSI Grant Program. This program is to attract up to 40 new Vocationally Registered General Practitioners to rural and regional Tasmania (MMM 3 – 7), by providing incentives for GPs who choose to call these towns home.

For overseas Trained Doctors, these locations will reduce your Ten-year moratorium.

Payment schedule

The payment schedule, for maximum payments will be the following –

$10,000 at the end of the first year of service

$20,000 at the end of the second year of service

$30,000 at the end of the third year of service

$40,000 at the end of the fourth year of service

Eligibility  for the program

Registration with AHPRA

Fellowship of the RACGP or ACRRM (Registrars who obtain fellowship while working at the location who are not leaving can apply, but must remain at the location for five years from the time of signing the Grant Agreement)

Willing to provide services in an eligible regional area of Tasmania

Have (or are willing to obtain) provider numbers for the new location

Have (or are willing to obtain) credentials in regional hospitals for multi-purpose centre

The Doctors involved will be required to work at least 47 weeks each year to be eligible (0.5FTE will be pro-rated)

Commit to the full contractual agreement (5 years)

 FTE Requirement

To be eligible for the maximum payment, you must work Full Time. Full time general practice experience comprises of a 38-hour minimum working week, over a minimum of four days per week. 27 hours must be in face-to-face, rostered, patient consultation time undertaking general practice activities. Doctors who work 0.5FTE will have the payments pro-rated. 

If you are interested in a permanent move to Tasmania, send a copy of your resume to leisa@yourdoctorsjobs.com and one of our team will be in touch.