Director - Medical Education and Training (520036)

Tasmanian | The quiet pursuit of the extraordinary

Details of Appointment

Permanent, part-time Specialist Medical Practitioner in the role of Director - Medical Education and Training, working 60.8 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

Notwithstanding 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 high-quality work/life balance and opportunities for meaningful wellbeing and career longevity. Here you can pursue what drives you, both professionally and personally, in a flexible environment conducive to a more manageable, simpler life.

We invite you to be part of this special place, to quietly pursue the extraordinary in our climate refuge, whether it be world-class bushwalking, mountain biking, or paddock-to-plate dining. At work, every team member matters and makes a difference. Rather than being part of marginal gains in big city systems, take the opportunity to be a major driver of important leaps forward in emergency medicine in this regional centre.

Who Are We Looking For?

Do you love teaching? Do you want the opportunity to be involved in shaping and supporting the new generation of junior doctors?

The Department of Health (DoH) – North West is seeking a motivated specialist medical practitioner to manage Junior Medical Officers, namely Interns and Resident Medical Officers. Collaborate with the local Post Graduate Medical Council representatives on prevocational education and training within the North West region in accordance with the requirements of the Australian Medical Council and the Medical Board of Australia. The position will support the Office of the Executive Director of Medical Services on local and State-wide responsibilities in postgraduate prevocational and vocational medical education, including delivery and oversight.

About Us

Servicing a population of approximately 116,000, the DoH – North West has major sites located approximately 50 km apart. The DoH provides both acute and sub-acute inpatient and outpatient medical services.

This position will be attractive to highly skilled and motivated medical professionals who view challenges as opportunities and are driven by a passion to improve healthcare in the complex world of modern health systems. The right applicants will play a key role in developing healthcare at both patient and system levels.

The DoH offers a comprehensive undergraduate and graduate clinical training program, with close ties to the University of Tasmania through the Rural Clinical School. As such, you will be responsible for providing leadership and assistance with the delivery of the Undergraduate general medical education program.

Salary:

Specialist Medical Practitioners

Level 1 - Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 3: $216,300 - $310,389 per annum, pro-rata + 12% superannuation.

Please note that access to the Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner salary range ($300,216 - $310,389) is subject to satisfying the criteria for Level 1, 2, or 3 as outlined in the Medical Practitioners (Tasmanian State Service) Award.

Salary range is in accordance with the Medical Practitioners Agreement 2022.

In addition, allowances and benefits, calculated on the salaried incremental point, may be available:

• Salary packaging options including benefits like living expenses up to $9,010 and $2,650 in meals and entertainment annually
• Motor vehicle allowance of $28,786 per annum, pro-rata
• Allowance in lieu of private practice schemes 35%
• North West Retention Allowance 20%
• Generous relocation assistance
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support
• Fitness Passport – access to 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here.

What Can We Offer?

• Contemporary, well-equipped work environments
• Flexible work/life balance
• Attractive Salary Package, meeting parity with many mainland Specialist Awards
• Dynamic and diverse team environment
• Commitment to ongoing professional development

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

• Holds specialist registration; or
• Is a registered Medical Practitioner who is an International Medical Graduate (IMG) on the specialist pathway; or
• Is a registered Medical Practitioner who is an IMG with a recognized overseas specialist qualification and sufficient experience in the specialty.

Registration/licenses that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times during employment. It is the employee's responsibility to ensure these remain current and to inform the employer of any changes, including revocation, cancellation, or condition alterations.

Applicants should note that the following criteria are desirable:

• Current Driver's Licence

Note: Please refer to the Application Guide for more information on pre-employment checks.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties and Applicant Guide before applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process, and application guidance.

Statement of Duties:

• 520036 Director - Medical Education and Training SMP1-11 (July 2025).docx

Application Guide:

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.docx

How to apply:

Apply Online by clicking the "Apply" button to answer important questions about your experience, skills, and knowledge as related to the Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria is not required.

Only agencies specifically contracted are invited to provide applicants for this role.

For more information

Contact Donna Stubbs, Employment Consultant - Medical Services NW, at (03) 6478 5283 or donna.harris@ths.tas.gov.au for further details about the vacancy.

What it is like working at the Department of Health?

Our key values are Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Listen to staff experiences and learn about relocating to Tasmania through our podcasts and careers pages. We value diversity and encourage applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ communities, and people with disabilities.