Staff Specialist

Tasmanian | The quiet pursuit of the extraordinary
Details of Appointment
Permanent, full-time, day worker (with on-call) position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
Note: Hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full-time, part-time, and casual vacancies.
Why Tasmania?
It's different here.
Life in Tasmania provides a quality work/life balance.
Here you can pursue what drives you, both professionally and personally.
Today, as the rest of the world feels increasingly generic, our Tasmanian-ness is among our most valuable assets.
We invite you to be part of this special place, to quietly pursue the extraordinary, whether it be bushwalking, mountain biking, or paddock-to-plate dining.
Who Are We Looking For?
We are seeking a motivated and experienced Staff Specialist - General Medicine to work for the Department of Health across the North West region.
Servicing a population of approximately 116,000, the Do H North West has major sites located approximately 50 km apart: the North West Regional Hospital (NWRH) and the Mersey Community Hospital (MCH).
The Department provides both acute and sub-acute general medicine, along with a range of medical sub-specialty services including outpatient care.
The department has a team of general medicine physicians with interests in Cardiology, Infectious Diseases, Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Respiratory, Nephrology, Endocrinology and Diabetes, Geriatric Medicine, and Palliative Care.
The Department of Medicine holds accreditation with RACP, including basic and advanced physician training in general medicine.
NWRH is an accredited site for level 1 basic physician training, and MCH is an accredited secondment site for NWRH trainees.
Both sites are accredited for advanced training in general medicine and support overseas-trained physicians.
This position is ideal for highly skilled and motivated medical professionals passionate about improving healthcare and viewing challenges as opportunities.
You will play a key role in developing healthcare at both patient and system levels.
The Do H offers a comprehensive undergraduate and graduate clinical training program, with close ties to the University of Tasmania through the Rural Clinical School.
You will be responsible for providing leadership and assisting with the delivery of undergraduate general medical education.
Salary:
Specialist Medical Practitioners
Level 1 - Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 3: $216,300 - $310,389 per annum, pro-rata + 12% superannuation + salary packaging options.
Please note that access to the higher salary range ($300,216 - $310,389) depends on satisfying criteria outlined in the Medical Practitioners (Tasmanian State Service) Award.
Additional allowances and benefits may include:

Salary packaging benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 and $2,650 in meals and entertainment annually
Provision of a fully maintained private plated motor vehicle
Allowance in lieu of private practice schemes (35%)
North West Retention Allowance (20%)
Professional Development Allowance up to $16,974 per annum
Travel and relocation assistance
Fitness Passport access for you and your family
Other applicable allowances

More information about employee benefits can be found here.
Eligibility:

Specialist or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia in a relevant specialty
Current Driver's Licence

Note: Please refer to the Application Guide for pre-employment checks.
Download the Statement of Duties and Associated Documents
Review the Statement of Duties and Applicant Guide for an overview of duties, the selection process, and application guidance.
Statement of Duties: Generic Staff Specialist - General Medicine SMP1-11 (July 2023) CSU.docx
Application Guide: Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.docx
How to apply:
Apply online by clicking the "Apply" button.
Complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills, and knowledge related to the Statement of Duties.
A separate response to the selection criteria is not required.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
For more information:
Contact:

Prof Rob Fassett, Clinical Director Medicine, at 03 6493 6154 or rob.fassett@ths.tas.gov.au
Donna Stubbs, Employment Consultant - Medical Services NW, at 03 6478 5283 or donna.harris@ths.tas.gov.au

Work at the Department of Health:
Values include Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.
We promote diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and individuals with disabilities.
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