Specialist Medical Practitioner

The Team

Broad operational direction and support will be provided by the Area Manager ADS North West and Clinical Governance will be provided by the Statewide Speciality Director.

The Role

The Specialist Medical Practitioner - ADS will:

• Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team and with key stakeholders to ensure the ongoing effectiveness of the public and private sector Pharmacotherapy Program.
• Be expected to exercise a significant level of independent clinical judgement in completing the primary tasks.
• Be expected to act with integrity and in an ethically honourable manner.

Note: Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Why Tasmania

The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.

Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania's public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.

Details of appointment

Permanent part time, day worker (with on-call) position, working 48 hours per fortnight, commencing from as soon as possible.

Specialist Medical Practitioners

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

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

Salary range is in accordance with Medical Practitioners Agreement 2022

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

• Salary packaging options include a range of benefits like living expenses up to $9,010 and $2,650 in meals and entertainment every year.
• Motor vehicle allowance of $28,786 per annum, pro rata
• Participation in Private Practice Scheme 35% or allowance in lieu of private practice schemes 35%.
• North West Retention Allowance 20% pro rata per annum
• Continuing Professional Development Allowance of $16,974 per annum, pro rata
• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.
• Other allowances as applicable.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility

Eligibility: Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria as Specialist or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia in a relevant specialty.

• Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment. It is the employee's responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change. This includes notifying the Employer if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered.

Note: Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance. Statement of Duties: 511858, 532322 Specialist Medical Practitioner ADS SMP1-11 (July 2025) (1).docx

Application Guide: Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.docx

How to apply

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered. You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 pages application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

For more information

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name: Nicolle Ait Khelifa

Position: Statewide Speciality Director - Alcohol and Drug Service

Phone number: 03 6166 0786

Email address: nicolle.khelifa@ths.tas.gov.au

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