UK and Irish GPs: this permanent General Practitioner job in Hobart offers 65% of billings, a guaranteed income while you settle in, and a generous relocation package. If you hold the MRCGP or MICGP, you are eligible for the AHPRA Expedited Specialist Pathway, the fastest route to working as a GP in Australia.

Key benefits at a glance

• 65% of billings in a private billing practice
• AUD $160 per hour income guarantee for your first 3 months
• Anticipated earnings of AUD $170,000+ a year (full time)
• Generous relocation incentives linked to your contract term
• No weekends and no on-call
• Flexible hours, Monday to Friday
• Full appointment books from day one thanks to high patient demand
• Expedited Specialist Pathway eligible for MRCGP and MICGP holders

About the practice

This well-established Hobart general practice is known for its close-knit, supportive team and its focus on personalised, high-quality care. Chronic disease management and proactive, preventive medicine are at the heart of how the practice works.

The team has strong ethics and values, and has worked hard to create a workplace where everyone looks forward to coming in. It is a good fit for GPs who want continuity of care and time to get to know their patients.

The building has been carefully refurbished with both staff and patients in mind. You will have a light-filled, well-equipped consulting room, modern treatment rooms and a spacious staff break room. Hobart Pathology is on-site, so patients can have bloods taken without leaving the building.

The GP role

The practice is looking for a permanent General Practitioner to join the team. Demand is high, and appointment books are already full, so you can build your list and your income quickly.

You can choose your hours within practice opening times, Monday to Friday. There is no weekend work and no on-call, which makes this a strong choice for UK and Irish GPs looking for a better work-life balance in Australia.

Your responsibilities

• Consulting with, assessing and managing patients over time
• Diagnosing and treating a wide range of conditions
• Coordinating care and referring to allied health and specialist services
• Taking part in chronic disease management and preventive health programmes
• Keeping accurate medical records using the practice’s clinical software
• Contributing to team meetings and clinical governance

Salary and package

• 65% of billings, with high earning potential from a busy private billing list
• AUD $160 per hour income guarantee for the first 3 months
• Anticipated earnings of AUD $170,000+ a year, based on full-time hours
• Generous relocation incentives tied to your contract term
• Free on-site parking in a dedicated staff car park
• Supportive clinical and admin team
• Newly renovated premises
• The chance to develop special interests, such as skin medicine
• Real opportunities for personal and career growth

Who can apply?

To be eligible, you need a postgraduate qualification in general practice. Accepted qualifications include:

• MRCGP (UK)
• MICGP (Ireland)
• FRNZCGP (New Zealand)
• CCFP (Canada)
• FRACGP (Australia)

GPs with one of these qualifications can apply for recognition with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP).

The Expedited Specialist Pathway for UK and Irish GPs

If you trained as a GP in the UK or Ireland, you could apply through the AHPRA Expedited Specialist Pathway. This route lets GPs with the MRCGP or MICGP apply directly to the Medical Board of Australia for specialist registration. You do not need to go through the longer college assessment process first.

In practice, this means you could be working as a GP in Hobart much sooner than through the standard route. We will guide you through each step, from registration to visa to relocation. This means that you could be departing the UK or Ireland and arriving in Australia within 6-9 months.

 

Why work as a GP in Hobart?

Hobart is the capital of Tasmania and one of Australia’s most liveable small cities. It offers:

• A relaxed pace of life with a lively harbourside centre
• Kunanyi/Mount Wellington right on the doorstep for walking and mountain biking
• World-class food, wine and culture, including MONA and Salamanca Market
• Easy access to Tasmania’s beaches, national parks and wilderness
• A cooler, four-season climate that many UK and Irish doctors find easy to adjust to
• Short direct flights to Melbourne and Sydney

For many UK and Irish GPs, Hobart offers what they moved to Australia for: rewarding work, better pay and time to enjoy life outside the surgery.

 

How we help you move to Australia

We are a UK-based recruitment specialist placing UK and Irish GPs in jobs across Australia. We support you through every stage of your move:

• Matching you with the right practice and location
• AHPRA registration through the Expedited Specialist Pathway
• Visa sponsorship and paperwork insights
• Relocation planning and settling in

Frequently asked questions

Can a UK GP work in Australia?

Yes. UK GPs with the MRCGP can apply for specialist registration through the Ahpra Expedited Specialist Pathway. This is one of the quickest ways to start working as a GP in Australia.

Can an Irish GP work in Australia?

Yes. Irish GPs with the MICGP are also eligible for the Expedited Specialist Pathway and can apply for roles like this Hobart GP job.

How much does a GP earn in Hobart?

This role pays 65% of billings, with an AUD $160 per hour guarantee for the first 3 months and a guaranteed minimum of AUD $120,000 a year for full-time work. Because demand is high and the books are full, earning potential is strong.

Is there on-call or weekend work?

No. This GP job is Monday to Friday only, with flexible hours and no on-call or weekend work.

Is relocation support included?

Yes. The practice offers generous relocation incentives linked to your contract term, and we will help you plan your move from the UK or Ireland.

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