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General Practice Registrars play a vital role in delivering high quality healthcare to rural, regional and remote communities across Queensland. Whether you are just starting your training, midway through your program, or preparing for Fellowship, Health Workforce Queensland (HWQ) offers a range of support to help you build a sustainable and rewarding rural general practice career. Below you can find our how HWQ can assist you.
Health Workforce Scholarship Program
HWQ administers the Health Workforce Scholarship Program (HWSP) on behalf of the Australian Government. Eligible health professionals working in rural and remote Queensland may be able to access funding of up to $10,000 per year for up to two years to support professional development activities that align with community and workforce needs.
The program is available to health professionals who are:
Working in Modified Monash Model (MMM) locations 3-7, or
Working in Aboriginal Medical Service (AMS) or Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service (ACCHCs) located in MMM 1-7
For further information about application rounds, eligibility criteria and to access program guidelines see Health Workforce Scholarship Program.
Should you have any enquiries about the HWSP in Queensland, please email the Scholarships Team or call (07) 3105 7800, press #2 then press #1 to reach the HWSP team.
Workforce Incentive Program – Rural Advanced Skills Stream
The Workforce Incentive Program (WIP) – Rural Advanced Skills stream provides financial incentives to support doctors working in rural and remote communities who use advanced skills to meet local health service needs.
The program aims to improve access to quality primary care services by recognising and supporting doctors who have invested in additional skills, qualifications or credentials relevant to rural practice.
The Rural Advanced Skills stream is available to eligible doctors working in MMM locations 3-7.
In Queensland, HWQ supports doctors by:
Providing information about the Rural Advanced Skills stream and eligibility requirements
Supporting understanding of how advanced skills are recognised within the program
Assisting doctors to navigate the application and assessment process
For further information visit Workforce Incentive Program - Rural Advanced Skills Stream and for further information and support contact our team via 07 3105 7853 or email the team here.
Workforce Incentive Program – Doctor Stream
The Workforce Incentive Program – Doctor Stream provides financial incentives to encourage doctors to work in eligible rural and remote locations and to support continuity of care in communities with workforce need.
The Doctor Stream is available to eligible doctors working in MMM locations 3-7 and includes payments linked to the delivery of eligible services and, in some cases, eligible training activities undertaken in rural locations.
HWQ supports GP registrars and doctors by:
Providing information on how the Doctor Stream applies in Queensland
Assisting doctors to understand eligibility based on location, service type and career stage
Supporting engagement with the relevant payment systems under the program
For further information visit Workforce Incentive Program Doctor Stream and for further information and support contact our team via 07 3105 7853 or email the team here.
GP Recruitment Services
HWQ offers comprehensive recruitment services to General Practitioners, including Registrars, who are looking for positions in rural, remote and regional Queensland. Please contact our Health Workforce Solutions Team to discuss available opportunities. We will work with you to provide a tailored solution to suit your needs.
Services offered by the team include:
Professional advice and guidance including 10-year moratorium requirements,
Individualised recruitment support, including one on one discussions to understand career stage, training requirements, scope of practice interests and lifestyle preferences and organising placements that meet both, your professional goals and local workforce needs.
Information on available grants, incentives and eligibility criteria
Practice engagement and support, helping ensure placements are well prepared, appropriately supervised and sustainable
Guidance on rural workforce programs and eligibility, including Distribution Priority Areas, training location considerations and workforce incentive pathways
Please contact our Health Workforce Solutions Team to discuss available opportunities.
Relocation and Settlement Support
For doctors moving to rural or regional Queensland, HWQ may be able to provide relocation support, subject to eligibility and program guidelines.
Support may include:
Relocation incentives
Practical guidance to help doctors and their families settle into new communities
The aim is to support long term retention by helping doctors feel connected, supported and confident in their new location. Please contact our Health Workforce Solutions Team to discuss further.
Locum Opportunities (Post Fellowship)
Once Fellowed, HWQ can support doctors to explore short-term locum roles across rural Queensland.
Locum work can offer:
Flexibility and variety
Opportunities to experience different communities and practice settings. Make a real difference, all while exploring the beautiful country towns!
A way to maintain rural engagement while balancing lifestyle or family commitments
HWQ’s locum services are free of charge for doctors and practices. Email the team to explore available locum opportunities.
Professional Development
HWQ supports workforce development for GP registrars and doctors working in rural and remote Queensland through targeted professional development activities.
HWQ delivers and supports practical, face to face professional development workshops that are informed by rural workforce needs and designed to build capability and confidence in rural general practice. These activities focus on strengthening skills relevant to rural settings and supporting high quality, sustainable service delivery in communities with workforce need.
Access to professional development may also be supported through the Health Workforce Scholarship Program where eligibility criteria are met.
For more information and a list of current workshops please visit our website.
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Stay Connected
Want to be kept in the loop about what’s happening across rural and remote Queensland? Stay connected to receive updates on:
Rural job opportunities
Scholarships and funding rounds
Training and professional development events
Workforce initiatives across Queensland
Email the team to be added to our list here.
