Positions Vacant: General Practitioner

General Practitioner – North East Victoria (Myrtleford, Alpine Region)

Distribution Priority Area (DPA) | Modified Monash (MM5

About the Practice

Standish Street Surgery is an accredited, family-oriented teaching practice seeking a GP to join our supportive and friendly team. Located in Myrtleford, the largest town in the Alpine Shire, we service a population of around 6,000 plus surrounding communities.

We are an RACGP & ACRRM Accredited Training Practice, regularly supervising registrars and medical students. The practice has 10 consulting rooms, a procedure and nursing room, and on-site Dorevitch Pathology. Visiting specialists include Endocrinologist, Diabetes Educator, Dietitian, and Psychologist. We are supported by 4 practice nurses, 6 reception staff, an office manager and a practice manager.

  • Private Billing Practice (Bulk Billing for pensioners, seniors, and under 16s)
  • Hours: Monday–Friday 9am–5:30pm; Saturday 9am–12pm
  • Accredited with AGPAL
  • Teaching Practice experienced in supervising registrars and medical students

Role Requirements

  • AHPRA registration as a GP (FRACGP/FACRRM preferred or working towards)
  • Experience in rural communities desirable
  • Credentialing as a Visiting Medical Officer (VMO) at Alpine Health required

About Alpine Health – Myrtleford

Myrtleford’s 15-bed public hospital provides Urgent Care, Dialysis, District Nursing, Visiting Radiology and Allied Health Services. Two aged care facilities are nearby: Mercy Health Myrtleford Lodge (80 beds) and Barwidgee Lodge (28 high-care beds).

The successful GP will participate in:
• Hospital ward rounds (morning)
• Weekly evening on-call roster
• Rotational after-hours roster (shared with Bright township)

Lifestyle & Location

Myrtleford is 282 km northeast of Melbourne, 45 km from Wangaratta (closest ED at Northeast Health) and 1 hour from Albury-Wodonga (major medical subspecialties). The Alpine Region is one of Victoria’s premier lifestyle destinations, offering:
• National Parks, rivers, bike trails, fishing
• Wineries, gourmet food, and a vibrant Italian heritage
• Access to Mt Buffalo, Mt Hotham, Falls Creek & Dinner Plain ski resorts
• Great schooling options (Government & Catholic Primary/Secondary, Day Care & Kindergarten)
• Local amenities including supermarkets, farmers markets, and sporting facilities

How to Apply

If you are looking for a rewarding GP role in a supportive teaching practice, surrounded by one of Victoria’s most stunning regions, we’d love to hear from you.

Please contact:
Jaime Banks – Practice Manager
Phone: 03 57519900
Send a message via our contact form