Public Health Medicine Fellowship Trainee (521580)
The Team
The Medical Team operates under the powers delegated by the Director of Public Health under the Tasmanian Public Health Act 1997.
The primary purpose of the Medical Team is to provide public health medical leadership and expertise to support Public Health - Protection and Public Health - Improvement. These public health medical functions support risk management, prioritisation, decision-making and responses to public health issues to deliver evidence-based public health outcomes.
The Medical Team consists of Specialist Medical Advisors, Medical Officers and Public Health Medicine Trainees.
The Role
The Public Health Medicine Fellowship Trainee is a medical practitioner, in accordance with Agency strategic directions, policies and service specifications, has the primary objectives to:
- Study and acquire public health medicine competencies and assessments at a level to satisfy the training requirements of the Public Health Medicine Advanced Training program of the Australasian Faculty of Public Health Medicine (AFPHM), Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP).
- Support the DPH to discharge statutory duties and exercise statutory powers under the Public Health Act 1997, Radiation Protection Act 2005, Poisons Act 1971, Fluoridation Act 1968, Food Act 2003, and other relevant public health legislation.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
You will need
General or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Why Tasmania
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.
Hobart
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.
Details of appointment
Fixed term, fulltime time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, as soon as possible for a period until end of 2027. The position includes provisions under the Medical Practitioners Agreement 2025 for up to 10 hours per fortnight for Training Time.
*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
The successful applicant will be expected to participate in an after hours on call roster.
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 $138,978 - $194,675 per annum, pro rata + 12% superannuation
- Salary range is in accordance with Medical Practitioners Agreement 2025
In addition, the following allowances and benefit, calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:
- 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
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:
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General or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia
- Eligibility for advanced training with the Australasian of Public Health Medicine (AFPHM)
Note: Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.
Download the Statement of Duties and 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.
Please ensure your application also includes:
- A current CV
- The contact details of two referees
- Qualifications and supporting documents
For more information
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name Dr Scott McKeown
Position Deputy Director of Public Health/Human Biosecurity Officer
Phone number: 0409 259 059
Email address: scott.mckeown@health.tas.gov.au
What it is like working at the Department of Health?
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