The Team:
Launceston General Hospital (LGH) is a multi-speciality teaching hospital catering to community in Northern Tasmania. As the major clinical teaching and research centre, LGH works closely with the University of Tasmania and other institutions.
Northern Tasmania Pathology Service (NTPS) is a Public Pathology GX laboratory located in LGH and provides multi-disciplinary diagnostic services to community in Northern Tasmania. We offer advanced training in Pathology disciplines and we have a team of dedicated haematologists who supervise the trainees for Laboratory Haematology.
At NTPS, we focus on delivering excellence in healthcare to achieve improved outcomes for our consumers, our workforce, and the Tasmanian community.
The Role:
- Participate and train in the diagnostic Haematology service for inpatients and outpatients of the Launceston General Hospital (LGH) under the supervision of Clinical and Laboratory Haematologists.
- Work collaboratively with medical and scientific staff and other health professionals in a role commensurate with experience.
- Assist with the Haematology consultation services
- Participate in Haematology outpatient services in a role commensurate with experience
- Undertake haematology procedures eg: Bone marrow biopsies for the malignant and non-malignant patients with haematological disorders as requested by the haematologists.
- Organise MDT and other meetings relevant to the registrar training.
You will need to
- Demonstrate a commitment to training in Laboratory Haematology
- Previous work experience relevant to the role.
With direction and supervision provided by specialist medical staff, the Registrar - Laboratory Haematology is responsible for:
- Adherence to Hospital and professional protocols, policies, clinical pathways and standards.
- Demonstrating sound judgement and competence in accordance with skills and knowledge when undertaking tasks.
- Ensuring work is carried out in accordance with relevant Work Health and Safety legislation and procedures.
Essential Requirements: General or limited registration with AHPRA - Medical Board of Australia.
Desirable requirements: Previous experience in Laboratory Haematology
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 full time, day worker position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from 2 February 2026 until 31 January 2027.
Registrars only: You will receive 10 hours of paid, protected training time per fortnight, pro rata.
*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:
Medical Practitioner Level 5 - 11 $134,930 - $189,005 per annum, pro rata + 11.5% superannuation + access to salary packaging
- Salary range is in accordance with Medical Practitioners Agreement 2022
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Eligibility:
Eligibility: Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria as
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Prior experience in clinical and/or laboratory haematology.
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.
For more information
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Dr Muhajir Bawa Mohamed
Position: Director of Pathology
Phone number: (03) 67776688
Email address: muhajir.mohamed@ths.tas.gov.au
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