3 Days Left: Orthopaedic Surgical Fellow

Department of Health
Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals Nth
Launceston General Hospital

Applications must be submitted by Friday 31 October, 2025 11:55 PM

Friday 31 October, 2025 11:55 PM AEST

Award/Classification:

Medical Practitioners Agreement 2022, Senior Career Medical Officer Level 1-3

Employment type:

Full Time

Region:

North

Location:

LGH Charles Street, Launceston

The Launceston General Hospital is seeking an Orthopaedic Surgical Fellow to undertake approved surgical outpatient and inpatient services, day to day management of patients, participate in Registrars Rosters, provide leadership and mentoring and be involved in research projects.

The Role:

The successful Launceston General Hospital (LGH) Fellowship applicant will receive expert tuition in total hip replacement (anterior and posterior approach), revision hip replacement, hip arthroscopy, total knee replacement (including computer assisted surgery and robotic surgery), revision knee replacement, knee arthroscopy, reconstructive surgery of the knee, knee osteotomy and general orthopaedic trauma.

There will be supervised surgery at the LGH and Private assisting at St Lukes Hospital Calvary. The LGH has trauma and arthroplasty lists which are supervised by a VMO where the successful candidate will gain operative experience.

In conjunction with their supervisor, they will establish and then participate in suitable consultations established through discussions around areas of interest and a roster created based on individual fellow’s needs.

- While on the LGH Fellowship, the Fellow will attend clinics and x-ray meetings (weekly).
- The Fellow will assist in educating AOA set trainees, unaccredited orthopaedic registrars and medical students on rotation at the LGH.
- It is expected that the Fellow attend AOA scientific meetings and AOA continuing education meetings specific to hip, knee and trauma orthopaedic surgery.
- It is expected that the Fellow attend and participate in quarterly audits at the LGH. There is a weekly meeting reviewing all cases completed to provide peer review.
- Attendance at monthly journal clubs.
- It is expected that the successful applicant continues to progress their Orthopaedic knowledge via the many self-directed forums currently available.
- It is expected that the Fellow be involved in research projects in the orthopaedic department. There are a number of projects ongoing at any one time. There are links with the Clifford Craig Medical trust and the University of Tasmania.
- The successful candidate will participate in the on call registrar roster (1:6).
- We would expect the appointed Fellow to fulfill the criteria of Senior Career Medical Officer.

This position has been established to fulfil a number of targeted activities to improve the delivery of general surgical services to patients at the Launceston General Hospital, Northern Region and to assist in the coordination and training of Surgical Registrars and Resident Medical Officers (RMOs).

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:

Fixed term, full time, day worker (with on-call) position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from 1 February 2027 until 6 February 2028.

*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.

Senior Career Medical Officer Level 1-3 $187,460 - $206,000 per annum, pro rata+ 12% superannuation+ access to salary packaging

- Salary range is in accordance with Medical Practitioners Agreement 2022

Please note that access to the Senior Career Medical Officer salary range $187,460 - $206,000 is subject to the successful applicant satisfying the criteria for Senior Career Medical officer and application approved as outlined in the Medical Practitioners (Tasmanian State Service) Award

In addition, the following allowances and benefit, 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
- 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

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria as

- General or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia.

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

- Recently gained Fellowship of Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) or completion of training for FRACS and waiting to be awarded Fellowship.

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.

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: Megan Wheeler
Position: Administrative Officer (Registrars)
Phone number: (03) 6777 6593
Email address: lgh.surgery@ths.tas.gov.au

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