The Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH) and the Neonatal and Paediatric ICU (NPICU) are seeking interest from suitably qualified clinicians for a permanent full-time or part-time Staff Specialist – Intensivist position, to provide for the critical care needs of paediatric patients. The RHH is Tasmania’s tertiary referral centre and is also the primary teaching hospital for the University of Tasmania, School of Medicine.

The successful applicant will lead the clinical care of critically ill infants and children cared for by our NPICU. The NPICU provides a state-wide tertiary service with a combined model of care (neonatology and paediatric critical care) but with a split consultant roster for NICU and PICU patients. Our Paediatric Intensivists collaborate closely with neonatologists in the NPICU, support the Tasmanian Critical Care Retrieval Service in providing a Paediatric Emergency Transport Service, and work with our adult ICU colleagues at the RHH in the care of older paediatric critical care patients.

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 NPICU at the RHH is a 28-bed unit within the Department of Newborn Services and Children’s Critical Care (NSCCC), comprised of 4 PICU, 8 NICU and 16 Special Care Nursery beds. NSCCC includes the provision of statewide consultation and retrieval services for unwell neonates, infants and children (NETS and PETS).

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The Role

This is an opportunity for a Staff Specialist - Intensivist, full-time or part-time, based at the RHH and able to care for critically ill infants and children. The role requires candidates to provide clinical services of the highest possible standard for sick term neonates, infants, children, and the Paediatric Emergency Transport Service (PETS).

The role includes:

• Provision of on-call services for Paediatric Intensive Care and PETS, including diagnosis, treatment, and care for paediatric patients in the RHH NPICU, and supervision and/or conduct of paediatric emergency retrievals.
• Pursuit of improved outcomes for critically ill children in Tasmania by participating in teaching, research and clinical practice improvement initiatives relevant to paediatric intensive care.
• Provide supervision and advice in matters relating to paediatric intensive care throughout Tasmania.
• Commit to skills maintenance in the Paediatric Intensive Care discipline.

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

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.
• Relocation support packages plus accommodation support for when you arrive.
• Employer visa sponsorship and support for families for overseas applicants.

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.

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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 Agreement 2022

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.
• Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities.  (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023). 
• You will also have access to accommodation and relocation costs.

Details of Appointment

Permanent full-time and part-time day work (with on-call), working 76 hours per fortnight (if full-time) commencing as soon as possible.

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.
• Current Tasmanian Working with Children Registration

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:

1. Conviction checks in the following areas:
   1. Crimes of violence
   2. Sex related offences
   3. Serious drug offences
   4. Crimes involving dishonesty
2. Identification check
3. Disciplinary action in previous employment check

Desirable Requirements

• Recognition as a specialist Intensivist by the College of Intensive Care Medicine of Australia and New Zealand, or its equivalent
• Experience in neonatology

Download the Statement of Duties and Associated Documents

•  533241 Staff Specialist SMP1-11 SSMP 1-3 (February 2026).pdf
•  533241 Staff Specialist SMP1-11 SSMP 1-3 (February 2026).docx

Applicant Guide

•  0. Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.pdf
•  0. Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.docx

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

Name: Dr Tony De Paoli
Position: Head of Department, Newborn Services and Children’s Critical Care
Phone: (03) 6166 7946
Email:   antonio.depaoli@ths.tas.gov.au    

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