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Gippsland

The East Gippsland region is one of Victoria’s most captivating destinations, celebrated for its pristine coastlines, lush forests and relaxed coastal lifestyle. Stretching from the Gippsland Lakes to the wilderness of Croajingolong National Park, the region offers an exceptional blend of natural beauty, outdoor adventure and rich cultural heritage. Vibrant communities in towns such as Bairnsdale, Lakes Entrance and Orbost are complemented by thriving industries in tourism, agriculture and fishing. With its stunning waterways, abundant wildlife and welcoming atmosphere, East Gippsland is an inviting place to live, work and explore.

Bairnsdale

Bairnsdale is a vibrant regional centre in East Gippsland, serving as the gateway to the Gippsland Lakes and the High Country.

Surrounded by fertile farmland and scenic waterways, the town blends rural charm with urban convenience.

More about Bairnsdale

Bairnsdale Snapshot

Population approx. 17,805 people
Connectivity: Train and Coach services, Local bus stations
280km from Melbourne
Average house price 450k

Image Credit: Royce Edwards

Bairnsdale Regional health

Bairnsdale Regional Health Service (BRHS) is a regional hospital and health provider in East Gippsland, serving a catchment across 21,000 km² and communities in and around the Gippsland Lakes region.

As East Gippsland’s largest employer, BRHS is a magnet for talented professionals across a wide range of specialities including medical, clinical, information technology, administration, finance and logistics.

BRHS operates across three campuses and multiple community sites, delivering a broad range of hospital, aged care and community health services.

Key hospital facilities include 52 acute beds, 19 sub-acute beds, a high-dependency unit, surgical and theatre capacity, maternity services, dialysis, emergency & short-stay units, palliative care, and ambulatory / outpatient specialty clinics.

We take pride in fulfilling the role of improving the health and wellbeing of the East Gippsland community by providing accessible high quality and sustainable health care across the region.

Bairnsdale’s Health Industry Snapshot

Rural Health Workforce Classification: MMM – 4

MMM rating listed 2023

Links

View Bairnsdale Regional Health website

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Training & Services Available
At Bairnsdale Regional Health

Training

  • Internship*
  • Victorian Rural Generalist Program (VRGP) RG 1 – 2 – general practice, general surgery, general medicine, emergency medicine
  • Hospital Medical Officer PYG2/3 – emergency medicine, general practice, general medicine, internal medicine, general surgery, rehabilitation medicine, hospital in the home/oncology/dialysis
  • Unaccredited Registrar
    • General medicine
    • Internal medicine
    • Emergency Medicine
    • Acute/Admitting
    • General Surgery
  • Accredited Registrar
    • Emergency medicine RG ED
    • Rehabilitation AFRM
  • Victorian Rural Generalist Consolidation of Advanced Skills (VRGP, RACGP, ACCRM)
    • Emergency Medicine – GP/Rural Generalist
    • Obstetrics – Advanced Diploma
  • Rural Generalist Advanced Training (RGA)

Services

  • Consultant Rehabilitation Physician
  • GP Specialists (FRACGP), Rural Generalist (FACRRM-RG) and GP Obstetrician (GPO)
  • Specialists including urologist, orthopeadics, gastroenterologist, ophthalmologist
  • General Surgery
  • Allied Health including dietetics, hand therapy, lymphoedema clinic, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, podiatry, social worker, speech pathology
  • Community Health
  • Aboriginal Health Unit
  • Dental Clinic
  • Medical Ambulatory Day and Oncology Unit
  • Pathology, Pharmacy, Ultra Sound and X-ray services
  • Residential Aged Care, Palliative Care and Rehabilitation
  • Maternity and Women’s Health
  • Visiting Medical Officer

Lakes Entrance

Lakes Entrance is a picturesque coastal town where the Gippsland Lakes meet the ocean.

Famed for its expansive inland waterways and golden beaches, the town is a thriving destination for tourism and fishing.

More at Lakes Entrance Tourism Website

Lakes Entrance Snapshot

Population, approx. 4,810
Connectivity by Train and bus
320km From Melbourne
Average house 500k

Image Credit: Royce Edwards
Image Credit: Royce Edwards

Gippsland Lakes Complete Health


Gippsland Lakes Complete Health (GLCH) is a community-based not‑for‑profit health service organisation in East Gippsland, Victoria. It provides a wide range of integrated health, medical, and allied support services—including primary care, mental health, disability support, and aged care—focused on improving the wellbeing of local communities.

GLCH aims to deliver accessible, person‑centred care, especially for people in rural and regional areas.

LakeS Entrance’s Health Industry Snapshot

Rural Health Workforce Classification: MMM – 5

MMM rating listed 2023

Links

View Gippsland Lakes Complete Health website learn about our relocation support

Training & Services Available 

Gippsland Lakes Complete Health

Training

  • GP Registrars (RACGP)
  • Specialist doctors (GP Specialist Pathway – RACGP)
    • RACGP Practice Experience Program Specialist (PEP SP)
  • GP Specialists

Specialist and Subspeciality Services

  • GP Specialists (FRACGP, FACRRM)
  • Rehabilitation Medicine Physician (FAFRM RACP)
  • Paeditrican
  • Allied Health including Art Therapy, Dietetics, Exercise Physiology, Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Diabetes Educator, Maternal and Child Health
  • Nursing including Sexual & Reproductive, Parkinson’s, Respiratory, Lymphodema, Immunisation, Chronic condition, Palliative Care and Dementia Nurse
  • Specialised Family Violence Support
  • Early Childhood Intervention

Omeo

Nestled in Victoria’s breathtaking High Country, Omeo offers something increasingly rare in healthcare: the opportunity to practice broad, meaningful medicine while enjoying an extraordinary lifestyle.

Surrounded by alpine peaks, winding rivers, national parks and vast open spaces, Omeo is a place where people can rediscover the purpose, connection and professional fulfilment that drew them to healthcare in the first place. Whether you’re passionate about skiing, mountain biking, hiking, fishing, camping or simply living close to nature, Omeo delivers a lifestyle that many only dream about.

But what truly sets Omeo apart is its community. Here, healthcare professionals become trusted members of the town, building genuine relationships and making a visible difference in people’s lives every day.

More at Omeo Tourism Website

Omeo Snapshot

Population, approx. 411
400km from Melbourne
Connectivity by Bus networks
Average house price 450k

Image Credit: Royce Edwards
Image Credit: Royce Edwards
Image Credit: Royce Edwards
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Omeo District Health


Omeo District Health (ODH) is a small rural public health service located in Omeo, in Victoria’s East Gippsland High Country. It serves a dispersed population of about 1,500 people across a large, remote area.

ODH is a multi-service rural health provider combining hospital, primary care and community services including urgent care, general practice and primary care, residential aged care, allied health and home-based community care programs.

It is the main healthcare provider and largest employer in Omeo district, supporting several surrounding communities across a wide rural catchment.

Broad Clinical Exposure
Gain experience across multiple healthcare settings while developing advanced rural practice skills in a supportive environment.

Community Impact
See the real difference your work makes. In Omeo, clinicians are more than healthcare providers. They are valued members of the community whose contribution is recognised and appreciated.

Lifestyle Without Compromise
Spend less time commuting and more time exploring some of Australia’s most spectacular alpine landscapes.

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Omeo’s Health Industry Snapshot

Rural Health workforce Classification: MMM 5 Location
MMM rating listed 2023
Omeo is classified as a Modified Monash Model (MMM) 5 rural location, providing access to a range of incentives and pathways that may support eligible medical practitioners, registrars and rural generalists.

Links

View Omeo District Health website learn about our relocation support

Training & Services Available
Omeo District Health

Training

  • Specialist doctors (GP Specialist Pathway – ACRRM, RACGP)
  • GP Specialists
    • FRACGP
    • FACRRM
  • Visiting Allied Health Providers including podiatry, optometry, dietician, speech pathology, diabetes educator, mental health professionals/counsellors/social workers
  • Visiting Medical Officer
  • Urgent Care Centre
  • Aged Care
  • Community Health Centre including Medical Centre and Dental Clinic
  • Home Based Care

Orbost

Surrounded by national parks and just a short drive from the iconic Cape Conran Coastal Park and Snowy River Estuary, Orbost is a hub for outdoor adventure, fishing, and eco-tourism.

The town centre features historic architecture, local art installations, and a growing café culture that highlights regional produce.

More at Orbost Tourism Website

Orbost Snapshot

Population approx. 2264
375km from Melbourne
Connectivity by Bus to Bairnsdale and Train from Bairnsdale
Average house price 320k

A family crosses a street near Marshall's Commonwealth Hotel in Orbost
Image Credit: Royce Edwards
People sitting outside and on the balcony of a corner pub in Orbost
Image Credit: Royce Edwards
A large, white, two-storey corner building with a sign reading Marshalls Commonwealth Hotel.
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Orbost Regional Health Service


Orbost Regional Health (ORH) is a small rural healthcare provider based in Orbost, in Victoria’s far East Gippsland region.

ORH operates as a multi‑purpose health service, meaning it integrates hospital, community health, and aged care services to meet local needs including acute and urgent medical services, general practice, dentistry, aged care services, some specialist services and extensive community health programs.

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Orbost’s Health Industry Snapshot

Rural Health Workforce Classification: MMM – 5

MMM rating listed 2023

Links

View Orbost Regional Health Service website learn about our relocation support

Training & Services Available 

Orbost Regional Health Service

Training

  • GP Registrars (ACRRM)
  • Specialist doctors (GP Specialist Pathway – ACRRM, RACGP)
    • ACRRM Specialist Pathway
    • RACGP Practice Experience Program Specialist (PEP SP)
  • GP Specialists & Rural Generalist

Specialist and Subspeciality Services

  • GP Specialists (FRACGP)
  • Emergency Medicine Specialists (FACEM)
  • Allied Health including dietician, physiotherapy, speech pathology and occupational therapy
  • Urgent Care Centre
  • Palliative Care and End of Life Care
  • Antenatal and post-natal care
  • Dialysis
  • Aged Care Services including residential respite and transitional care programs
  • Dentistry
  • Pathology and X-Rays
  • Community Care including Social Support Groups, Home Based Services and Nursing
  • NDIS
  • Children’s Services