Staff Specialist

The Royal Hobart Hospital and Department of Health is seeking interest from suitably qualified applicants for a Staff Specialist – Microbiology and Infectious Diseases vacancy.

The position will have a dual microbiology laboratory and clinical infectious diseases focus. Dual trained applicants or registrars completing their fellowship are encouraged to apply.

Who are we?
Royal Hobart Hospital is Tasmania's largest hospital and major referral centre. As the major clinical teaching and research centre, RHH collaborates with the University of Tasmania and other institutions. All our services work closely together to focus on delivering excellence in healthcare to achieve improved outcomes for our consumers, our workforce, and the Tasmanian community.

The RHH Department of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases provides integrated laboratory and clinical infectious diseases services. The laboratory is the Public Health Laboratory for Tasmania, and includes microbiology, molecular and microbial genomics laboratories.

The Role

• Provide specialist Microbiology and Infectious Diseases services to the Royal Hobart Hospital.
• Provide clinical microbiology services for hospital inpatients and outpatients, Sexual health services, GPs and public health.
• Assist in the diagnosis, treatment and care of public hospital inpatients and outpatients under the care of the Department of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases.
• Assist in providing consultative service in infectious diseases medicine to other specialist units, medical colleagues and allied health care workers.
• Assist in the provision of specialist medical support and advice to Infection Prevention and Control services within the THS as required.
• Contribute to and further develop the departments' current activities, for example in the areas of immunocompromised host service, antibiotic stewardship, sepsis management and outpatient antibiotic therapy.
• Supervise and teach junior medical staff and medical students attached to the clinical unit.
• Participate in the undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programs of the hospital.
• Ensure that clinical records maintained on patients of the unit are timely, accurate and comprehensive.
• Ensure good communication regarding patient care with referring units and community practitioners.
• Participate in such quality improvement activities and hospital committees and administrative matters as required by the Director of Pathology Services, or Director - Microbiology and Infectious Diseases.
• Participate in the microbiology after-hours roster.

A few of our benefits:

• Extensive salary packaging options with excellent leave benefits (including professional development leave).
• Mentoring and support with an inclusive and well-respected team.
• Diverse specialist career pathways and professional development.
• Collaborative relationships with a range of professionals across multiple disciplines.
• Generous relocation support packages plus accommodation support for when you arrive.
• Employer visa sponsorship and support for families for overseas applicants.

Location
Hobart, Tasmania

Hobart has become a cultural centre, with year-round art and music events and restaurants serving gourmet local produce. Excellent educational opportunities and easy access to outdoor pursuits make this the perfect place to raise a family. Enjoy a more tranquil, community-orientated lifestyle while remaining only a short flight from the busy mainland.

Experience beautiful beaches and pristine alpine regions where you can enjoy a vast variety of sports and outdoor activities to suit everyone on the doorstep of a bustling capital city while enjoying the advantages of a short commute and excellent work-life balance.

In Tasmania you will be encouraged to be yourself, to learn, to grow and to develop meaning in your work. You will have a powerful connection to your patients and your colleagues, and the community will encourage your success. Our isolation helps drive a culture of creation and human connection, which feels both old fashioned and… like the only future worth pursuing.

Tasmanian | The quiet pursuit of the extraordinary

Make it Tasmania | Department of State Growth

Salary
Medical Practitioners (Public Sector) Award
A remuneration package comprising the Agreement base salary, relevant allowances and other entitlements will be negotiated with the successful applicant dependent on clinical experience and seniority.

Base salary points range for Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1 at $216,300 through to Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 11 at $296,640 with further salary increments available.

• 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

Medical-Practitioners-Tasmanian-State-Service-Agreement-

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

• Provision of a fully maintained private plated motor vehicle (subject to working full-time hours) OR allowance in lieu of motor vehicle currently set at $28,786 pro rata per annum, paid fortnightly (with CPI indexation on 1 July each year).
• Continuing Professional Development Allowance of $16,974 pro rata per annum.
• Relocation allowance.
• On call allowance % of Base Salary.
• All other allowances as per current Award.
• And subject to approval from the Private Patient Scheme Committee (PPS), 35% of Base salary plus on-call, pro rata) of additional payment will be paid from (PPS). If not admitted to the PPS, a 35% in lieu of PPS of base salary will be paid.

Other Benefits:

• You will have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
• 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.
• You will also have access to accommodation and relocation costs.

Details of Appointment
Permanent full-time day work (with on-call), working 76 hours per fortnight commencing from 2 February 2026.

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.
Essential Requirements

• Holds specialist registration; or
• Is a registered Medical Practitioner who is an International Medical Graduate (IMG) who is on the specialist pathway: or
• Is a registered Medical Practitioner who is an International Medical Graduate (IMG) who has a recognised overseas specialist qualification and is assessed as having sufficient experience in the speciality.

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:

• Conviction checks in the following areas:
• Crimes of violence
• Sex related offences
• Serious drug offences
• Crimes involving dishonesty
• Identification check
• Disciplinary action in previous employment check

Download the Statement of Duties and Associated Documents

• 531398, Staff Specialist - Microbiology & Infectious Diseases SMP1-11 (Oct
• 531398, Staff Specialist - Microbiology & Infectious Diseases SMP1-11 (Oct

Applicant Guide

• 1. Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep
• 1. Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep

What do I submit with my application?
Please ensure your application includes:

• A 1-2 page application statement as related to the statement of duties
• A current CV
• The contact details of two referees
• Qualifications and supporting documents

How to Apply?
Please click the "Apply now" button on this screen.

In order to be considered for this position it is a requirement that you complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached statement of duties.
Online applications are preferred as this ensures you answer important questions about yourself. Attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

Please do not send hard copy applications to the contact person.

PLEASE NOTE: Applications submitted by an Agency on behalf of an applicant will not be considered at this time.
For more information contact
Dr Louise Cooley

Head of Department – Microbiology and Infectious Disease

Phone:

Email:

Better health and quality of life around Tasmania.

Visit Make it Tasmania | Department of State Growth

What it is like working at the Department of Health?
Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen 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

Make it Tasmania | Department of State Growth

One Health Podcast | Podcast on Spotify

One Health Podcast - Podcast - Apple Podcasts

Tasmanian Health Careers | Tasmanian

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.

Important information
The email account you provide when submitting job applications will be used in correspondence to you. It is important that this is kept up to date and monitored regularly.

To update your email address (or contact number), log in to and look for "Existing applicant login" where you can update your details.

The Department of Health values workforce diversity and recognises the value each person offers which is shaped by their unique characteristics, background, experiences, knowledge, skills, values and perspectives.