Visiting Medical Specialist (504726)


Department of Health
Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals Nth
Launceston General Hospital
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Position details

Applications close:

AEST

Award/Classification:

Tasmanian Visiting Medical Practitioners Agreement, Visiting Medical Specialist Level 4 (RUR)

Employment type:

Fixed-term, part-time

Region:

North

Location:

Plastics & Reconstructive LGH

Job description:

Provide quality specialist and subspecialty medical services to the Launceston General Hospital (LGH) within the limits of specified clinical privileges.

The Role:

Provide quality specialist and sub-specialty Ear, Nose and Throat services to the Launceston General Hospital (LGH) within the limits of specified clinical privileges.

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

The Team

LGH provides a welcoming rural and regional community; the hospital is surrounded by natural scenery garnished with wineries, markets, distilleries and entertaining world class outdoor activities and world class art and culture. Launceston is a beautiful and accessible part of Tasmania with the opportunity for work life balance above what is afforded in larger cities.

    • Supportive collegiate hospital environment with well attended departmental training, research, M&M, and Head and Neck MDT’s.
    • Work with others to promote a cohesive team culture of collaborative practice, openness and respect across disciplines supervising and participating in teaching the junior medical workforce.

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Details of Appointment

Fixed Term, Part time, day worker (with on-call) position working 16 hours per fortnight, commencing from 4 May 2026 for a three year period. *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 and part time vacancies.

Salary:

Visiting Medical Practitioners Level 1- Visiting Medical Specialists Level 4 $280,161 - $490,097 per annum, pro rata + 12% superannuation + access to salary packaging 

  • Salary range is in accordance with Tasmanian Visiting Medical Practitioners (Public Sector) Agreement 2019

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
  • 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

  • Specialist or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia in a relevant specialty

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

  • Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) or equivalent

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: 

Applicant Guide.docx

How to Apply

Apply Online.  Please click the blue "Apply now" button on this screen.  This ensures important questions about you are answered. 

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.

Please Note:

  • All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
  • Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.

For More Information 

Dr Stuart Day

Position: Director of Surgical and Perioperative Services
Phone: (03) 6777 6591
E-mail: ea.dos@ths.tas.gov.au

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