The Current GP Workforce
Consistent with the national rural GP workforce shortage, the Central West currently has a widespread shortage of general practitioners. This results in a significant pressure on the existing workforce, and can result in service gaps and burden on the existing GPs in the area. To address this problem, the Division is working with health professionals, general practices, workforce agencies, the Divisions network, local communities and all levels of government. With the many health workforce stakeholders and agencies involved in GP recruitment and rural retention, the Division is positioned to be the on-the-ground workforce link for general practices.
Are You Looking for Work in General Practice?
There is a broad range of employment and business oportunities in general practice in the Central West. Opportunities range from serving as a solo GP in a small remote town to working as part of a larger team in the bigger centres of Bathurst, Orange and Lithgow. Service provision arrangements may include a variety of options, including work as a Visiting Medical Officer at the local hospital, aged care servicing, Aboriginal Health service provision, primary care outreach, and special clinical interest areas.
If you are a medical professional and interested in working in rural general practice, please go to Rural Vacancies to investigate living and working in the Central West.