The Launceston General Hospital is a 330 plus bed teaching hospital seeking a Director of Physician Education.
The Role:
The Director of Physician Education provides leadership, oversight and management of the basic physician training program within Hospitals North settings.
The role is a shared co-Director role.
To develop, co ordinate and promote basic physician training underpinning by a supportive training culture at the Launceston General Hospital.
Actively engage and collaborate with clinicians working across primary care district hospitals and community general practice and DPE's at other tertiary sites and with the RACP.
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 part time, day worker position, working up to 15.2 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as you are able to join our team until 4 February 2029.
Salary
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 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
- 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).
- Continuing Professional Development Allowance of $$16,974 per annum, pro rata
- Travel and relocation assistance support
- 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 $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.
- other allowances as per award.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Eligibility:
Eligibility: Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria as
- Holds specialist registration with the Fellow of the Royal Australian College of Physicians (RACP)
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Qualifications in clinical teaching or relevant tertiary qualifications
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:
530441 Director of Physician Education (DPE) SMP1-11 (Jan 2026).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.
Agency applicants will not be accepted for this position.
For more information
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Dr Matthew Lee Archer
Position: A/Director of Medicine
Phone number: (03) 67776777
Email address: matthew.lee-archer@ths.tas.gov.au
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