The Royal Hobart Hospital and Tasmanian Health Service is seeking interest from suitably qualified applicants for full time permanent Staff Specialist Obstetrics and Gynaecology vacancy.
The role is suitable to a motivated generalist Obstetrician Gynaecologist and skills and experience across the full spectrum of the specialty.
This position will be attractive to a highly skilled and motivated medical professional who views challenges as opportunities and is driven by a passion to improve healthcare in the complex world of modern health systems. The right applicant/s will play a key role in developing health care at both patient and system levels.
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 Department of Women’s, Adolescent and Children’s Services is a supportive, coherent, and highly functioning team which is motivated to meet the service needs of our community. The Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology has specialists with a range of clinical, teaching and research interests and experience. This is a supportive, coherent and highly functioning team which is motivated to meet the service needs of our community.
The Role
Provide clinical services to the highest possible standard to women patients and their families.
Provide support and supervision of training for the trainees (Registrars and Resident Medical Officers) in the department.
Provide services to the School of Medicine as required through the discipline of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Tasmania in undergraduate teaching.
Promote and participate in research in one of the focus areas of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
Pursue actively improved outcomes for women patients by participating in Post Graduate Training Audit and Evaluation.
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.
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
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.
• Recognition as an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist by the completion of Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (FRANZCOG) training or equivalent
• 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:
a. Crimes of violence
b. Sex related offences
c. Serious drug offences
d. Crimes involving dishonesty
2. Identification check
3. Disciplinary action in previous employment check
Desirable Requirements
• Experience in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery and basic obstetric ultrasound
Download the Statement of Duties and Associated Documents
Applicant Guide
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 Mindy Fine
Staff Specialist (Obstetrics and Gynaecology)
Better health and quality of life around Tasmania.
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