Targeted solutions to recruit, retain and train doctors in remote Australian communities.
As a workforce recruitment strategy, RVTS Targeted Recruitment supports rural, remote and First Nations communities with high medical workforce need.
Funded by the Department of Health, this strategy has recruited 43 doctors to 46 rural, remote and First Nations communities across Australia. RVTS partners with communities to incorporate the RVTS Training Program, delivered via distance education and remote supervision, into a Rural Generalist (RG) or General Practice (GP) recruitment package. It is a win-win situation for both the practice, community and the doctor – RVTS training ensures a stable medical workforce and greater continuity of primary care in isolated regions, while the Doctor can stay in one location while training towards RACGP, RACGP-RG and ACRRM Fellowship.
Gain employment, vocational training and recognition as you provide medical services to the Australian communities most in need. Find out more about opportunities to train with RVTS.
Benefits of RVTS Training
- Stay in one location for the duration of training
- No application fee
- No cost – RVTS is fully-funded by the Australian Government
- A combination of remote and face-to-face training
- Personalised supervision and comprehensive support
- Collegiate, peer support and invaluable connections – throughout training forge strong bonds with other doctors who are experiencing similar situations, challenges and training.
- Guaranteed eligibility for the A1 Medicare schedule
- High 80% Fellowship achievement rate – succeed with the support of RVTS
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Targeted recruitment locations for the January 2027 intake
Click here to view contact details and information for all Targeted Recruitment locations
Targeted Recruitment – A Pathway into RVTS Training and Current Job Opportunities
Explore opportunities for rural GP and RG jobs in exciting locations across Australia with RVTS. RVTS in collaboration with eligible locations is facilitating recruitment to 30+ rural, remote and First Nations communities.
Targeted Recruitment locations are shown in the table and map below. Candidates will be ranked per the RVTS selection criteria as listed in the Targeted Recruitment Applicant Guide.
The Targeted Recruitment process – 4 easy steps
Step 1: Express Interest
Express your interest in a Targeted Recruitment Location.
Step 2: Application to the Targeted Recruitment Practice Location
Apply directly to the practice. Practice then undertakes a Practice Recruitment interview to determine if you are suitable for the position. Once identified, the practice will make an offer in writing to their preferred candidate(s).
Step 3: Practice Nomination of Targeted Recruitment Candidate
The practice notifies RVTS of the recruitment.
Step 4: RVTS Selection Process – Application, Interview and Testing
Once nominated by the Practice, RVTS will provide you with application documents and accompanying instructions. Next, you should complete the online RVTS application and upload supporting documentation.
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Targeted Recruitment Applicant Guide
Applicant eligibility
The RVTS eligibility requirements for individual doctors via Targeted Recruitment is consistent with the existing RVTS recruitment process.
However:
- Applicants that have been in place prior to 10 August 2026 they are ineligible for Targeted Recruitment but can apply through the Remote or AMS streams if applicable.
At the time of applying, applicants must meet each of the following criteria:
1. Medical registration
The doctor must have General Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Doctors with Provisional Registration who will have General Registration prior to the commencement of training are eligible to apply. Doctors with Limited Registration are not eligible for RVTS Targeted Recruitment.
2. Residency Status
Applications are accepted from Australian citizens, permanent residents, and temporary residents. Temporary residents should have adequate time left on their visa to complete the training program and are required to provide evidence of their application for permanent residency.
3. Enrolment in other vocational training programs
All applicants are required to indicate if they are currently enrolled in or have applied for another vocational training program, such as the Australian General Practice Training Program (AGPT).
Frequently asked questions
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If you have been in place at a Targeted Recruitment location prior to the opening of applications on 10 August 2026, you are ineligible for Targeted Recruitment.
However, you may apply through the RVTS Remote or AMS Training Streams if suitable.
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RVTS will assess one nominated candidate from each practice.
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Yes. However, RVTS training must not be compromised by a registrar being enrolled in another vocational training program.
Therefore, doctors who have applied or are currently enrolled in the AGPT, ACRRM Independent Pathway, or the RACGP Fellowship Support Program (FSP) must provide a statutory declaration of their intention to resign, should their application to RVTS be successful.
Additionally, applicants in vocational training programs that lead to specialist medical registration outside of the RVTS program, such as Fellowship of the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (FACEM), must obtain approval from RVTS to remain in that program before training commences with RVTS.
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You can apply for Targeted GP Recruitment online during selection rounds.
Be sure to read the RVTS Targeted Recruitment Applicant Guide before applying to check your eligibility, and to understand what supporting documentation needs to be uploaded with your application.
Participating – how Targeted Recruitment locations are selected
With only a limited number of positions available for Targeted Recruitment across Australia, remote training posts must apply to be endorsed by RVTS. When selecting these locations, we consider the following factors.
Selection of Locations is assessed on the following criteria:
- GP community care
- Remote geographic location
- High Medical Workforce Need
- National Spread
Contact RVTS to discuss the location eligibility
