Staff Specialist - Cardiothoracic Surgery (533741)
The Team
This position offers an outstanding opportunity to contribute to a high-performing team, participate in teaching and mentoring, and help shape the future delivery of cardiothoracic surgery services across Tasmania.
The Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH) is Tasmania's largest tertiary referral hospital and the state's major teaching and research centre. Working closely with the University of Tasmania and leading healthcare institutions, RHH is committed to delivering excellence in healthcare and improving outcomes for patients, staff, and the broader Tasmanian community.
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Staff Specialist in Cardiothoracic Surgery to join the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery on a fixed-term, part-time basis.
As the sole provider of public cardiothoracic surgical services in Tasmania, the Royal Hobart Hospital offers a unique breadth of clinical practice and a level of professional responsibility that is rarely matched elsewhere in Australia. This role provides the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to a statewide service while working within a highly skilled and collaborative multidisciplinary environment.
About the Department
The Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery currently comprises:
- Three full-time FRACS-qualified Staff Specialists
- One full-time Senior Medical Officer
- One RACS Trainee
- Two Unaccredited Registrars
- Two Interns
- Dedicated Cardiothoracic Surgery Coordinator and administrative support staff
As Tasmania's only public Cardiothoracic Surgery Unit, we provide comprehensive statewide services, including:
- Advanced cardiac and thoracic surgical procedures
- Minimally invasive cardiac and thoracic surgery
- Thoracic aortic surgery
- Statewide outpatient and outreach services delivered through both face-to-face and telehealth clinics
- Care for patients across regional and remote communities
Collaborative and Innovative Practice
The unit has a strong culture of multidisciplinary collaboration and clinical excellence. Regular multidisciplinary meetings are held with:
- Thoracic Physicians
- Interventional and General Cardiologists
- Vascular Surgeons
- Intensive Care and Anaesthetic teams
The Role
- To actively pursue improved outcomes for Cardiothoracic surgery patients by participating in teaching and research relevant to Cardiothoracic Surgery.
- Deliver safe, high-quality cardiothoracic surgical care to adult patients across elective and acute presentations
- Contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings, including cardiac surgery case conferences and cross-specialty planning
- Support the supervision and development of junior medical staff and surgical trainees
- Participate in on-call and after-hours rostering as required under the Staff Specialist Agreement
You will need
- Fellowship of Royal Australian College of Surgeons in Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Full AHPRA Registration as a specialist Cardiothoracic Surgeon
- Documented Evidence of experience in Minimal Access Thoracic Surgery
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
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 57 hours per fortnight, commencing from as soon as you would like to join us for 12 months.
*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicants
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
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 $30,254 per annum, pro rata
- 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 is available
- 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:
- Specialist or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia in a relevant specialty
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- AHPRA registration as a Cardiothoracic Surgeon
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 Keshav Bhattarai
Head of Department - Cardiothoracic Surgery
Phone number: (03) 6166 8842
Email address: keshav.bhattarai@ths.tas.gov.au
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