Staff Specialist - Anatomical Pathology (510263L7)
The Team
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 work includes a broad range of interesting and complex specimens across almost all disciplines, including gastroenterology, dermatology, gynae-oncology, cardiothoracic surgery, breast surgery, neurosurgery, nephrology, plastic surgery, genitourinary and haematology. RHH provides the statewide non-coronial adult and perinatal post-mortem service. The department will be commencing a new solid-tumour molecular pathology service in 2026.
The Role
- Participate in the Anatomical Pathology services provided by the department of Anatomical Pathology at the RHH.
- Conduct tissue review meetings.
- Undertake undergraduate teaching of medical students of the University of Tasmania.
- Provide supervision and training of postgraduate specialist trainees.
- Maintain involvement in research activities including supervision of research students.
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.
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 part time, day worker position, working up to 38 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as you would like to join our team until February 2028.
*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 $222,789 - $319,701 per annum, pro rata + 12% superannuation + access to salary packaging (delete as applicable)
Please note that access to the Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner salary range $309,222 - $319,701 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 2025
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%
- 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
- Continuing Professional Development Allowance of $17,483 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
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:
- 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.
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA) autopsy certificates - adult and perinatal, or relevant equivalent qualification
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
Only Agencies specifically contracted are invited to provide applicants to this role
For more information
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Dr Karen Whale
Staff Specialist - Anatomical Pathology
Phone number: 03 6166 7540
Email address: karen.whale@ths.tas.gov.au
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