The Team:
The Launceston General Hospital is recruiting for a fixed term Paediatric Specialist Medical Practitioner for 2026 to commence 13 July 2026 and finish 31 January 2027.
We are a regional hospital with a brand new and exciting Paediatric short stay unit; as well as a 34 bed General Paediatric ward, 12 bed Level 2 neonatal nursery and Paediatric outpatients. The unit is staffed 24 hours a day by registrars and HMO staff, with consultant oversight on site during working hours, and on call overnight. The current staffing is 9 registrars/ HMO, a Senior Registrar and 7 paediatric consultants.
Daytime shifts as well participation in an after hours oncall roster will be required as rostered. Current hours would be 53.2 hours per fortnight.
We pride ourselves on being a lovely supportive team and you will be very well supported in this position. The unit has an active education program and is accredited by the RACP for Advanced Training for General Paediatrics with a Perinatal Component, Community/ Developmental Paediatrics and rural rotations.
The Role:
The successful applicant will be required to:
1. Provide specialist diagnosis, treatment and care for public hospital inpatients and outpatients.
2. Participate in an out-of-hours on call roster with other specialists if required and provide consultative services to other specialist units.
3. Supervise and teach junior medical staff and medical students attached to the clinical unit and participate in the undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programs of the hospital.
4. Ensure that clinical records maintained on patients of the unit are timely, accurate and comprehensive and ensure good communication regarding patient care with referring units and community practitioners.
5. Participate in continuous quality improvement activities as approved by the Staff Specialist / Director – Women’s and Children's Services. Participate in such hospital committees and administrative matters as required by the Executive Director of Services – North and the Staff Specialist / Director – Women’s and Children's Services.
6. Participate in clinical research approved by the hospital research committee.
You will need:
- Specialist or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia in a relevant specialty
- Current Working with Children Registration
- Sound knowledge of current specialty practice in Paediatrics
- Recent experience in an acute hospital setting.
- Demonstrated ability to provide specialty services as defined by allocated clinical privileges.
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 (with on call) position, working up to 53.2 hours per fortnight, commencing from 13 July 2026 until 31 January 2027. *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.
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
- Participation in Private Practice Scheme 35% or allowance in lieu of private practice schemes 35%
- Continuing Professional Development Allowance of $16,974 per 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 $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.
- other allowances as applicable.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Eligibility:
Eligibility: Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria as
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:
Application Guide:
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.
*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.
Name: Dr Megan Corp
Position: Head of Department
Phone number: 6777 8972
Email address: megan.corp@ths.tas.gov.au
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