Cowes Medical Centre – General Practitioner
About the Practice
Cowes Medical Centre is recruiting a General Practitioner for one of two clinics serving Phillip Island’s population of over 12,000. The centre is a busy medical centre in a DPA and MM4 location eligible for MDRAP, FSP, RVTS, ACRRM IP, and PEP programs.
Key Benefits
- GP-owned and operated
- DPA and MM4 location
- Existing patient base from relocating GP
- Dedicated CDM nurse (3 days weekly)
- Strong operational backing from Practice Manager
- Recently renovated with new consultation rooms
- Mixed billing model
- Central location with ample parking
- Operating 20+ years with positive reputation
- On-site pathology and pharmacy services
- Growing population driving patient demand
About the Area
Cowes, Phillip Island, VIC
Gippsland is one of Victoria’s most diverse regions, stretching from the Strzelecki Ranges to the Gippsland Lakes and Ninety Mile Beach. The region offers an affordable, outdoor lifestyle with strong communities, excellent schools, and a growing food and wine scene.
Lifestyle & Families
Cowes is the main township on Phillip Island, a world-famous nature destination 140km south-east of Melbourne. Newhaven College and Cowes Primary serve island families. The Cowes foreshore features restaurants, gelato shops, and a beautiful jetty perfect for fishing and sunset walks. The Penguin Parade, Koala Conservation Centre, and the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix Circuit are international attractions right on the doorstep.
Living & Recreation
Island living offers a unique coastal lifestyle with safe beaches, surfing at Smiths Beach and Cape Woolamai, and abundant marine wildlife including seals, dolphins, and whales. Housing ranges from beach cottages to modern family homes, with prices below metropolitan Melbourne. The island hosts vibrant markets, food festivals, and a growing food and wine scene. Despite its holiday island feel, Cowes provides full services and is connected to the mainland via bridge at San Remo. A genuine coastal community with an extraordinary natural environment.