Medical Director

Medical Director - Critical Care and Retrieval (522628) Department of Health Community, Mental Health & Wellbeing CMHW - Ambulance Tasmania Applications must be submitted by Sunday 09 November, 2025 11:55 PM Sunday 9 November, 2025 11:55 PM AEST Award/Classification: Medical Practitioners Agreement 2022, Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1-11 Employment type: Permanent, part-time Region: North, North West, South, Statewide Location: Lower Level, 12 Brisbane St Critical Care and Retrieval (CCR) provides a state-wide Pre Hospital and Retrieval Medicine (PHRM) clinical service, as defined by the Tasmanian Role Delineation Framework (TRDF) The Team: Critical Care and Retrieval (CCR) provides a state-wide Pre Hospital and Retrieval Medicine (PHRM) clinical service, as defined by the Tasmanian Role Delineation Framework (TRDF). Our critical care (medical team) responses provide pre-hospital and in-facility treatment and interfacility transport for seriously sick and injured people. We also provide medical coordination and on-scene clinical support for mass casualty incidents and disasters, and a Critical Care Management and Advice Service (CCMAS), for paramedics, doctors and nurses, and clinical coordination of high-risk interfacility transfers conducted by CCR and non-CCR crews. CCR is a mature PHRM service that has PHRM Training Program Accreditation from the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine, for delivery of both the Associateship in PHRM and as a Category A Special Skills Placement. The Hobart base provides CCMAS, Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS), wilderness rescue and road responses with on-base doctors employed by Ambulance Tasmania (AT). The Launceston base provides fixed-wing air ambulance and road responses using doctors employed by Launceston General Hospital (LGH) and deployed to cases at the request of AT. The Role: The Medical Director CCR will: - Actively participate in the units clinical roster, covering all aspects of the medical services provided by CCR - Provide clinical and operational leadership in the provision of specialist PHRM services in Tasmania. - Take a lead role in identifying, developing and implementing clinical reforms for the aeromedical service consistent with Ambulance Tasmania’s clinical governance framework. - Ensure processes exist for appropriate safety and quality across the clinical unit and participate in organisation-wide safety and quality initiatives. - Provide leadership, advice, and guidance to reporting staff, enabling them to meet their objectives and to effectively manage their responsibilities. - Model proactive, respectful leadership to support a positive workplace culture. 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, shift worker position, working 57 hours per fortnight, commencing from 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. 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 3as 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 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. - 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% - Continuing Professional Development Allowance of $16,974per annum, pro rata - Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate. - 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: Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria as - Specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia in a relevant speciality. - Eligible for, and required to maintain, specialty credentialing by the Tasmanian Department of Health in Emergency Medicine, Anaesthesia or Intensive Care. - A reasonable level of physical fitness and ability to swim such that the applicant can function safely in the pre-hospital and aeromedical environments and maintain helicopter underwater egress training (HUET) currency. - A Current Driver’s Licence Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable: - Management qualifications or substantial managerial experience at senior manager or executive level. - Extensive operational experience as a practicing clinician. - Significant experience in ambulance operations. - Qualification in Pre-Hospital and Retrieval Medicine and/or equivalent 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. *applications from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role For more information Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy. What it is like working at the Department of Health? Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellent are the key values to work in in Department of Health. listening to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities. - Review the Statement of Duties and consider if you meet the requirements. - Speak to the Contact Officer if you have any questions. - Submit your application including any additional documents as specified in each individual job vacancy notice. #J-18808-Ljbffr