Rural Generalist Trainee
🔍 Statewide
New
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM25958
Are you a Junior Doctor considering a career as a Rural Generalist and want to experience the diverse rewards of rural medicine? Opportunities exist for Advanced Skills Training positions across NSW for 2026.
Where you'll be working
Regional NSW
What you'll be doing
NSW Health aims to grow a dedicated and sustained Rural Generalist medical workforce to assist in improving access, quality, and sustainability of primary health care services for rural and remote communities.
NSW Health established the NSW Rural Generalist Medical Training Program (RGTP) to provide a supported pathway for junior doctors wishing to pursue a career as a Rural Generalist able to provide primary care in a general practice setting as well as advanced services and /or procedural skills in a rural hospital.
Rural Generalist trainees on the RGTP pathway will undertake learning and professional development activities with the aim of progressing through training to achieve at least one advanced skill and Fellowship of either or both the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) or the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners-Rural Generalist (RACGP-RG).
NSW Rural Generalist Training Program
This is a direct entry into a RGTP 12-month advanced skills training post in either Anaesthetics, Obstetrics, Palliative Medicine, Paediatrics, Mental Health, Emergency Medicine and Adult Internal Medicine (Commonwealth funded).
AST opportunities are currently available in the following NSW Health LHD's: Far West, Hunter New England, Mid North Coast, Murrumbidgee, Illawarra Shoalhaven, Northern NSW, Southern NSW, and Western NSW.
Entry to the position is suitable for Rural Generalist trainees who are enrolled in GP training and have college approval to undertake Advanced Skills Training.
This is a 12-month contract only, trainees will be engaged under existing NSW Awards and determinations while undertaking advanced skills training. Trainees will commence or continue general practice training following completion of the Advanced Skills Training year.
NSW Health established the NSW Rural Generalist Medical Training Program (RGTP) to provide a supported pathway for junior doctors wishing to pursue a career as a Rural Generalist able to provide primary care in a general practice setting as well as advanced services and /or procedural skills in a rural hospital.
Rural Generalist trainees on the RGTP pathway will undertake learning and professional development activities with the aim of progressing through training to achieve at least one advanced skill and Fellowship of either or both the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) or the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners-Rural Generalist (RACGP-RG).
NSW Rural Generalist Training Program
This is a direct entry into a RGTP 12-month advanced skills training post in either Anaesthetics, Obstetrics, Palliative Medicine, Paediatrics, Mental Health, Emergency Medicine and Adult Internal Medicine (Commonwealth funded).
AST opportunities are currently available in the following NSW Health LHD's: Far West, Hunter New England, Mid North Coast, Murrumbidgee, Illawarra Shoalhaven, Northern NSW, Southern NSW, and Western NSW.
Entry to the position is suitable for Rural Generalist trainees who are enrolled in GP training and have college approval to undertake Advanced Skills Training.
This is a 12-month contract only, trainees will be engaged under existing NSW Awards and determinations while undertaking advanced skills training. Trainees will commence or continue general practice training following completion of the Advanced Skills Training year.
To be considered for a position, you must have:
- MBBS or equivalent, current general registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
- Completion of a minimum of three (3) full years postgraduate experience as a junior doctor within Australia by the commencement of the position, and qualifications and experience commensurate with Essential Requirements for the role.
- Demonstrated genuine interest in a future career as a Rural Generalist with an advanced skill set.
- Demonstrated ability to work within a complex clinical environment utilising appropriate clinical skills, judgment, and expertise
- Evidence of excellent communication skills, including both oral and written skills and a sensitive approach to clear communication with patients, carers, other professional and the public.
- Demonstrated commitment to behaviours which align to the NSW Health Code of Conduct, policies, and guidelines.
- Applicants must be a current GP trainee, enrolled in either FRACGP-RG or FACRRM via AGPT, RVTS or ACRRM independent pathway. (Evidence of GP college enrolment and approval from the relevant college to undertake advanced skills training is mandatory).
- Demonstrated commitment to providing both General Practice and hospital based advanced skills services within a rural location (preferred advanced skill and location to be stated).
Rural Generalist Single Employer Pathway (RGSEP)
AST and RGSEP applications are considered and managed separately. Should you wish to apply for a RGSEP position for the 2026 clinical year you must complete a separate application.
Information on how to apply for an RGSEP position can be found here.
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For role related queries or questions contact Karen Beattie on HETI-RuralGeneralist@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 05, August 2025
